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11 November 2009 [13:54]

Google to launch new search engine

Google is ready to launch its new search engine, according to a three-line post on its "sandbox" test site.
11 November 2009 [13:35]

Baku court issues decision on bloggers

Sabayel District Court of Baku held next hearing on the case of bloggers Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade on Nov. 11.
11 November 2009 [11:22]

Azerbaijani judo fighters to battle for European medals

Azerbaijani veteran judo fighters will compete in the European championship starting in Lignano, Italy, on Thursday.
11 November 2009 [11:05]

'Washington sniper' is put to death

The man behind the 2002 sniper attacks in and around Washington DC has been executed after a final appeal was thrown out.
10 November 2009 [18:31]

Medical teams assigned to Baku-Kiev, Baku-Kharkov passenger trains due to A(H1N1) threat: Azerbaijani Railways

"Azerbaijan Railways health agencies have upped security due to the ‘swine flu’ threat," Azerbaijan Railways Spokesperson Nadir Azmammadov said.
10 November 2009 [18:10]

Azerbaijan may take precaution measures against ‘swine flu’ in kindergartens

“Precaution measures against ‘swine flu’ may be taken in pre-school institutions in Azerbaijan,” senior health official Vagif Abdullayev said.
10 November 2009 [16:05]

Armenia reports 'swine flu' cases

Chief Infectiologist of Armenia Ara Asoyan said that three cases of H1N1 have been registered in Armenia.
10 November 2009 [15:42]

Students' week to be held in Azerbaijan

Students’ organization in Azerbaijan will hold Students’ Week supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Nov. 11-17.
10 November 2009 [12:44]

Condition of 'swine flu' patients satisfactory: Azerbaijan's senior health official

“New ‘swine flu’ cases have not been revealed in Azerbaijan yet,” Azerbaijani Health Ministry Sanitary Epidemiological Control Department Chief Viktor Gasimov said.
10 November 2009 [10:12]

Beauty of Azerbaijan's Gabala region in autumn - PHOTOS

We offer readers to enjoy autumn views of Azerbaijan's Gabala region.
10 November 2009 [09:53]

Baku hosts ‘Culture and Beauty Factor in Islam’ conference

International scientific and practical conference entitled “Culture and Beauty factor in Islam” started in Baku on Nov. 9.
09 November 2009 [18:57]

Nokia recalls phone chargers

Nokia is recalling 14 million phone chargers because of fears that they could cause electric shocks, BBC reported.
09 November 2009 [17:36]

Over 2 million square meters of area demined in Azerbaijan in October

Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) cleared 2,827,520 square meters of area of mines and unexploded ordinances (UXO) in October.
09 November 2009 [15:47]

Azerbaijan to host summit of world's religious leaders

Baku will host summit of world’s religious leaders on April 26-27, 2010.
09 November 2009 [15:17]

Pope replaces abbot mission in Baku

Benedict XVI has made new appointments in the various regions of the world, including Azerbaijan.
09 November 2009 [14:52]

Azerbaijan marks State Flag Day

Ninety one years have passed since the adoption of the state flag of Azerbaijan.
09 November 2009 [14:32]

U.S. helicopter crashes in Iraq

Two U.S. pilots were killed in a helicopter crash north of Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Monday, Xinhua reported.
09 November 2009 [12:41]

WHO releases number of latest fatal 'swine flu' cases

The number of swine flu deaths has grown by more than 370 over a week to pass 6,000, as the pandemic spread into more than 199 countries and territories, World Health Organisation data showed on Friday.
09 November 2009 [11:56]

European Parliament to host Azerbaijan's Culture Days

Azerbaijani Culture Days has began at the European Parliament in Brussels, Heydar Aliyev Foundation said.
09 November 2009 [11:49]

Azerbaijan has confirmed only 'imported' 'swine flu' cases: Health Ministry official

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani Health Ministry Hygiene and Epidemiology Center Deputy Director Svetlana Zmitrovic.
09 November 2009 [10:25]

Azerbaijani gymnasts claim ten medals in tournament in Belgium

Azerbaijani gymnasts have won ten medals in the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Tournament in Belgium.
09 November 2009 [10:11]

Monuments in Baku - PHOTOS

We offers Today.az readers to enjoy views of monuments in Baku.
09 November 2009 [09:35]

Turkey's 'swine flu' death toll rises to 27

The death toll from swine flu in Turkey has risen to 27.
07 November 2009 [13:30]

Azerbaijan Airlines takes strong measures against 'swine flu'

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is taking strong steps to prevent ‘swine flu’ (A/H1N1) from spreading into the country, AZAL Spokesperson Maharram Safarli said.
07 November 2009 [11:24]

Bulgaria declares national flu epidemic

A national flu epidemic was declared by the Bulgarian Ministry of Health here on Nov. 6, Xinhua reported.
07 November 2009 [11:13]

Court hears case of arrested Azerbaijani bloggers

Sabayel district court of Baku held the next hearing on the case of bloggers Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizadeh on Nov. 6.
07 November 2009 [09:46]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation presents ten hemodialysis machines to Health Ministry

Azerbaijan's Heydar Aliyev Foundation has delivered ten hemodialysis machines to country's Health Ministry.
06 November 2009 [16:17]

Azerbaijani scientists discover biologically active substance for full treatment of brucellosis in animals

Azerbaijani scientist have discovered new biologically active substance for full treatment of brucellosis in animals.
06 November 2009 [15:34]

Oil Rocks is essential value for Azerbaijani people: president - UPDATE

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Oil Rocks on Nov. 5.
06 November 2009 [14:16]

Moscow and All Russian Patriarch Cyril arrives in Azerbaijan

Moscow and All Russian Patriarch Cyril has arrived in Azerbaijan for one-day visit.
06 November 2009 [13:42]

Flooded river cuts motorway transport between Georgia, Azerbaijan

The flooded river has cut off motorway transport between Azerbaijan and Georgia.
06 November 2009 [12:38]

Azerbaijani Health Ministry says no need for quarantine in Kurdamir

“There is no need to place country’s Kurdamir region in quarantine."
06 November 2009 [11:58]

Azerbaijan to host AIBA President Cup

A president cup of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) will be held in the Azeri capital next month.
06 November 2009 [11:41]

Azerbaijani president visits Oil Rocks field - Photos

On Nov. 5, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited Oil Rocks field on the Caspian Sea to take part in a ceremony dedicated to 60th anniversary of the field.
06 November 2009 [10:37]

Condition of ‘swine flu’-infected patients normal: Azerbaijani health official

“The condition of one of the three ‘swine flu’-infected patients who contracted the infection in Ukraine is improving,” Azerbaijani Health Ministry senior official Viktor Gasimov said.
05 November 2009 [17:21]

Azerbaijani Education Ministry hotline receives complaints mainly about schools' activities

Azerbaijani Education Ministry has reviewed 62 complaints received via the hot line in Sept.-Oct. 2009, the Ministry said.
05 November 2009 [16:15]

WHO to send 'swine flu' vaccines to Azerbaijan in stages

World Health Organization (WHO) will send vaccines against A/H1N1 virus ('swine flu') to Azerbaijan in stages within five months, WHO program coordinator Elkhan Gasimov said.
05 November 2009 [15:26]

Baku Metro instructed to take steps against ‘swine flu’

Baku Metro has been instructed to take steps against "swine flu."
05 November 2009 [14:07]

Militants blow up Pakistan girls school

05 November 2009 [13:05]

Azerbaijan's armed forces to be disinfected against 'swine flu'

Azerbaijan's armed forces will be disinfected against 'swine flu'.
05 November 2009 [12:31]

Maiden Tower in Baku closing-down

Conservation of the Maiden Tower, symbol of the Azerbaijan capital, has started.
05 November 2009 [11:44]

Uninterrupted water supply to Baku: fantasy or reality?

Great part of Baku population is supplied with water on schedule.
05 November 2009 [11:25]

An Iowa cat gets swine flu

05 November 2009 [11:12]

Condition of 'swine flu'-infected woman is stabile: Azerbaijani health official

“Condition of the woman diagnosed positive with ‘swine flu’ is stabile,” Azerbaijani Health Ministry official Viktor Gasimov said.
05 November 2009 [10:57]

Azerbaijan to attend Mr. World Int'l Contest for first time

Azerbaijan will attend the Mister World pageant in Seoul, Korea on April 17, 2010.
05 November 2009 [10:26]

Government may consider school closures due to 'swine flu': Azerbaijani Health Ministry

Closing schools in Azerbaijan because of “swine flu” is beyond powers of the Ministry of Education”, Azerbaijani Ministry of Education official Arif Muradov said.
04 November 2009 [16:43]

Azerbaijan State Railway given instructions on ‘swine flu’

Azerbaijan State Railway CJSC has intensified work after new A/H1N1 virus was revealed in the country, company’s spokesperson Nadir Azmammadov said.
04 November 2009 [16:04]

Higher schools of Azerbaijan to be disinfected against 'swine flu'

Higher schools of Azerbaijan will also be disinfected against the swine flu, assistant health officer Akif Ahmadbayov said.
04 November 2009 [14:12]

World Azerbaijanis Congress representative office registered in Ukraine

World Azerbaijanis Congress representative office has been registered in Ukraine.
04 November 2009 [12:24]

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to visit Azerbaijan

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will arrive in Azerbaijan on Nov. 6, according to the official Web site of the patriarchate.
04 November 2009 [12:11]

Azerbaijan provides humanitarian aid to Ukraine to fight 'swine flu'

Azerbaijan provides humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid the pandemic A (H1N1) virus-caused influenza reportedly sweeping the country.
04 November 2009 [11:12]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire