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Armenian-American Anthony Brindisi from upstate New York elected to U.S. Congress, several other ANCA-endorsed candidates win in midterms
According to preliminary results of the US midterms, four Armenian-Americans have been elected and re-elected to Congress. “Meet the newest Armenian American elected to Congress – upstate New York’s Anthony […]
Trump’s National Security Adviser Tries to Distance Armenia from Russia and Iran
By Harut Sassounian John Bolton, the National Security Adviser of President Trump, visited Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia in October, conveying the White House position on regional and international issues. […]
Rising Armenian Tennis Star Karen Khachanov Defeats Djokovic in Paris Masters
Armenian Karen Khachanov, a rising star in the world of Tennis from Russia, defeated incoming world champion Novak Djokovic to win his first Masters 1000 title at the Paris Masters, […]
A Renewed ARF Can Help Build Democracy in New Armenia
The Yerevan City Elections in September proved beyond doubt, that support for the Nikol Pashinyan-led popular movement is more than the few hundred thousand bodies cheering rousing speeches and dancing […]
Olympic champion, weightlifter Yuri Vardanyan passes away at age 62
Olympic champion, weightlifter Yuri Vardanyan passed away at the age of 62 in the USA, Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry reports. Issue of transporting the body of the champion to […]
Lebanese-Armenian basketball team Homenetmen wins Arab Women’s Club Basketball Championship
Lebanon and Egypt made the basketball finals at the Arab Women’s Club Basketball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt. Lebanese-Armenian club Homenetmen Antelias became Champions after defeating Ahly (Egypt) 83-57 in the […]
Parliament will be dissolved as final round of election fails, as intended
The parliament did not re-elect Nikol Pashinyan, the sole candidate, as Prime Minister in the second and final round today, as intended, Armenpress tolds. Thus, the parliament will be dissolved […]
Armenia climbs in Internet freedom rankings, named Free in new report
Armenia has improved its standing in a fresh report assessing the state of internet freedoms and personal liberties in 65 countries, prepared by Freedom House, a Washington-based think tank, Panarmenian reports. Ranked […]
Saudi Journalist’s Murder Exploited For Selfish Interests by World Powers
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The heinous murder of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been exploited by leaders of several countries for their selfish political and economic […]
Hrag Papazian Explores Armenian Identity in Turkey
WATERTOWN — Hrag Papazian, a Lebanese-Armenian graduate student in his late 20s, is studying the Armenians of Turkey. He came to the United States recently to give a series of […]