Monthly Archives: October 2008

Armenian Americans for Obama Make Last-Minute Push in Ohio

By Thomas C . Nash Mirror-Spectator Staff CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Operating under the assumption that Sen. Barack Obama will easily carry Massachusetts on November 4, the Belmont-based Armenian Americans for Obama is focusing on swingstates where the last week of … Continue reading

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Children of Armenia Fund Holds 5th Annual Awards Dinner at Cipriani

By Taleen Babayan Mirror-Spectator Staff NEW YORK — An evening of recognition and fundraising for the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) celebrated its eight years of service to Armenia’s youngest citizens. The elegant evening held at Cipriani, one of the … Continue reading

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Watertown Council President OK With ADL Position on Genocide

ADL Leader’s Letter Marks No Change in Position By Thomas C . Nash Mirror-Spectator Staff WATERTOWN, Mass. — As the controversy surrounding the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) stance on the Armenian Genocide continues, Watertown Town Council President Clyde L. Younger is … Continue reading

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Russia’s Medvedev Pushes Nagorno-Karabagh Talks

YEREVAN (Reuters) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, projecting Moscow’s diplomatic clout in the Caucasus, pushed on Tuesday, during a visit here, to bring the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan together for talks on Nagorno-Karabagh. Armenian President Serge Sargisian and Azerbaijan’s … Continue reading

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ADL New York/New Jersey Chairman Meets with Armenian Government Officials

WASHINGTON — Krikor Salbashian, chairman of ADL New York New Jersey Chapter met at the Armenian Embassy with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargisian as part of the premier’s meeting with representatives of the community. Salbashian also met privately with Arman … Continue reading

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Prof. Garlen Dallakian Dies

YEREVAN — After a long illness, Prof. Garlen Dallakian, former president of the Committee of C u l t u r a l Relations with Diaspora, former president of the Committee of Religious Affairs of Armenia, member of Armenia Academy … Continue reading

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St. Vartan Cathedral Celebrates 40 Years

By Taleen Babayan Mirror-Spectator Staff NEW YORK — Close to 500 people filled the Haig and Alice Kavookjian Hall at the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) to mark the 40th anniversary of the consecration of the St. … Continue reading

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Former 9/11 Commissioners In Armenia to Help with Probe

By Gayane Abrahamyan YEREVAN (ArmeniaNow) — Three experts who served on the 9/11 Commission in the United States have been holding meetings at the National Assembly Tuesday, October 7, “to convey information and insights about the lessons learned from the … Continue reading

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