Monthly Archives: September 2011

Lawsuit Seeks Return of Seized Lands: Incirlik Airbase Sits on Disputed Territory

By Aram Arkun Mirror-Spectator Staff LOS ANGELES — The struggle for justice concerning the Armenian Genocide has taken many forms. Armenians have tried to use academia, the media, legislation and diplomacy, protests and even, briefly, violence in this struggle. Until … Continue reading

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Ararat Lodge Ceremony to Honor Armenian Community Leaders

By Daphne Abeel Special to the Mirror-Spectator BOSTON — On Friday, November 11, the Knights of Vartan Ararat Lodge Number 1 will hold its annual awards ceremony at the Renaissance Waterfront Hotel on Long Wharf in Boston. The evening will … Continue reading

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President Sargisian Visits Ellis Island, Receives Award

NEW YORK — President Serge Sargisian visited Ellis Island as part of his visit to the US and was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor of the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO).

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President Sargisian Addresses the UN

NEW YORK — During his visit to New York, President Serge Sargisian spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, where he stressed the importance of relations with the diaspora, as well as the determination to see through the independence of … Continue reading

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President Sargisian Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Independence with Gala in New York; Delivers Address at UN Seeking Justice for Karabagh

By Florence Avakian Special to the Mirror-Spectator NEW YORK — Last week the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened with more than 100 heads of state coming to UN headquarters here to present their 15-minute speeches. Streets … Continue reading

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Armenian-Americans Support NYC’s John S. Liu

By Hagop Vartivarian NEW YORK — Lobbying is not easy work for Armenian-Americans. It requires as much financially as it does in the time spent forming relationships. If we are happy today that economic assistance continues to flow to Armenia … Continue reading

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Study of Armenian Trade Routes Portrays Enterprising, Cosmopolitan Community

By Daphne Abeel Special to the Mirror-Spectator From the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean: The Global Trade Networks of Armenian Merchants from New Julfa. By Sebouh David Aslanian. University of California Press. 2011. 364 pp. Illustrated. $49.95. ISBN 978-0-520-26687-2 Between … Continue reading

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On the 90th Anniversary of ADL: Prof. Parounag Tovmassian, a True Leader, Still Inspires, 20 Years after His Death

By Hagop Vartivarian BEIRUT — While still a 27-year-old youth, Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL) Party member Parounag Tovmassian intended to found an organ for the ADL in Beirut. It was not possible to provide national leadership in Armenian Diasporan communities … Continue reading

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