Monthly Archives: December 2011

Virginia Holocaust Museum to Develop Permanent Armenian Exhibit

By Aram Arkun Mirror-Spectator Staff RICHMOND, Va. — With only a handful of the 16 Holocaust and genocide museums and 150 Holocaust and genocide study centers in the US containing substantial sections devoted to the Armenian Genocide, the decision of … Continue reading

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New US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern Visits Armenian American Wellness Center

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, October 25, the new US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, along with his wife, Libby, and Dr. Jatinder Cheema, the director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission, visited the Armenian American Wellness … Continue reading

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‘Grandma’s Tatoos’ Shines Spotlight on the Female Victims of Genocide

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff WATERTOWN, Mass. — Families are closest to one’s heart, or so goes conventional thinking. But what happens if there’s a member of the family who is so physically and emotionally detached that others either … Continue reading

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Bohjalian’s Latest Features Witchcraft, the Paranormal

By Daphne Abeel Special to the Mirror-Spectator The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian. Crown Publishers. 2011. 378 pp. $25. ISBN 978-0-307-39499-6 Whether it is the author’s conscious intent or not, Chris Bohjalian’s newest novel, set in a remote New Hampshire … Continue reading

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40th Anniversary of Ordination of Archbishop Barsamian Celebrated

NEW YORK — This year marks the 40th anniversary of Archbishop Khajag Barsamian’s ordination into priesthood.

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Apropriations Bill Maintains Parity Beteween Armenia and Azerbaijan

WASHINGTON — As the first session of the 112th Congress nears completion, the House and Senate approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which combined nine outstanding appropriations measures, including the State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill.

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Commentary: New Challenges for a New Year

By Edmond Y. Azadian The year end is a stage when individuals take a moment to ponder the past 12 months, evaluate their achievements and learn from their mistakes. It is also an occasion to make new resolutions, which though … Continue reading

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Sargisian Urges Turkey to ‘Repent’

MARSEILLE, France (RFE/RL) — President Serge Sargisian has urged Turkey to “repent” for the World War I era genocide of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and expressed confidence that Ankara will eventually recognize them as genocide.

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