ORHAN PAMUK SAYS ‘NO COMMENT’ TO ARMENIAN QUESTION

Zaman, Turkey
Dec 8 2006

Speaking to the press on the Nobel Prize in Sweden, Turkish novelist
Orhan Pamuk avoided commenting on the Armenian issue.

Pamuk came to Sweden to receive his Nobel Prize in Literature with
his daughter Ruya and stayed at the Grand Hotel.

Pamuk made a press statement at Norstedts Publishing, which published
Pamuk’s books in Sweden. Over 100 media members from all over the
world followed the press conference.

Reporters asked questions to Pamuk, who was very excited about
the prize.

A journalist reminded Pamuk of his controversial remarks on the
alleged Armenian genocide. When asked about his views on the issue,
Pamuk was reluctant to discuss politics and simply said, "no comment."

Before coming to Sweden, Pamuk had said he would focus on global
issues, not just Turkey.

Pamuk will deliver his Nobel speech on Thursday and receive his prize
on Sunday.

The laureate said he would return to Istanbul as soon as he received
the prize.

Japan to Build Prisons Without Guards By Cihan News Agency, Tokyo
zaman.com

A new type of prison is being constructed in Japan next spring in
the southern Japanese city of Yamaguchi.

Instead of concrete walls, a wire fence will be used. Infrared sensors
will be used for surveillance. And instead of prison guards, prisoners
will carry surveillance tools attached to their uniforms.

The devices will enable constant computerized surveillance of
prisoners. Nonetheless, only prisoners convicted under minor charges
will be kept in the prison.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress