Author: Kalantarian Kevo

Deathly drama in French city: elderly Armenian dies

January 29, 2012 | 00:01

LIMOGES. – A fight which took place because of a stolen car ended in a
tragedy for an Armenian family from Limoges, France, on Thursday evening, Le
Parisien writes.

A young man shot at a father and son of Armenian origin. Martunik Aslanyan,
61, was wounded at the back and fell at the parking lot. His son Gor, 26,
received a light injury. Both injured were taken to the hospital, where the
father died because of his wounds.

The reason of the incident was a conflict around a stolen car. A Citroen C3
belonging to an Aslanyan family member was stolen on January 16. On
Wednesday two strangers approached the Aslanyans and offered to sell them
two cars as one of them is a manager of a garage. As it turned, out one of
the cars they offered was the stolen Citroen C3. The owner of the car
demanded it back threatening to inform the police. A meeting was scheduled
on the nest day.

A whole gang was expecting the Aslanyans. The son, Gor, tried to come upon
an agreement. Suddenly the youngest member of the gang shot in the air.
Martunik Aslanyan thinking his son got injured approached them. Then
another gang member opened fire and the two men got injured.
The man who had stolen the car was taken into custody on Friday evening.

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RUSSIE
Pour Poutine, les nationalistes cherchent à détruire la Russie multiethnique

Le Premier ministre russe, Vladimir Poutine, a dénoncé lundi la
mouvance nationaliste russe qui cherche à détruire la base
multiethnique du pays, faisant un parallèle avec les nationalismes qui
ont abouti en 1991 à l’implosion de l’URSS.

`Je suis profondément convaincu que les tentatives de professer un
+nationalisme russe+ dans un Etat multiethnique sont en contradiction
avec notre histoire millénaire`, souligne-t-il dans une longue tribune
publiée sur le site de sa campagne pour la présidentielle de mars
(putin2012.ru) et dans le journal Nezavissimaïa Gazeta.

`Des provocateurs de toutes sortes et nos adversaires cherchent à
arracher à la Russie cette base (multiethnique) avançant des argument
entièrement faux comme le droit des Russes à l’autodétermination, la
+pureté de la race+`.

M. Poutine, qui a récemment affirmé que l’URSS, un empire composé de
15 républiques incluant aussi bien les pays baltes que le Caucase et
l’Asie centrale, était pour lui `la grande Russie`, estime que la
diversité devait être sauvegardée à tout prix.

`Nous sommes une société multiethnique, mais un seul peuple`, écrit-il.

Le racisme et la xénophobie gagnent du terrain en Russie depuis la
chute de l’URSS. Des centaines de milliers de personnes originaires du
Caucase russe et d’Asie centrale vivent et travaillent dans les
grandes villes russes pour échapper à la misère dans leur région
d’origine.

La Russie a connu une vague de manifestations nationalistes et de
heurts xénophobes à la fin de 2010, déclenchées par le meurtre d’un
jeune supporteur de football dans une rixe à Moscou avec des
Caucasiens.

Revenant sur ces heurts, Vladimir Poutine dit comprendre ceux qui
s’inquiètent de la multiplication des crimes commis, selon eux, par
les non-Russes.

`Lorsqu’on dit qu’en Russie (…) les droits des Russes sont violés,
cela veut dire que les structures de l’Etat ne remplissent pas leurs
fonctions, ne défendent pas la vie, les droits et la sécurité des
citoyens`, souligne-t-il.

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Stéphane ©armenews.com

AZERBAIDJAN
Azerbaïdjan : deux hommes soupçonnés de préparer des assassinats interpellés

Le ministère de la Sécurité nationale d’Azerbaïdjan a annoncé jeudi
l’interpellation de deux de ses ressortissants, soupçonnés de préparer
des assassinats de personnalités étrangères pour le compte d’un
troisième homme, lié aux services iraniens de renseignement.

Ces deux citoyens azerbaïdjanais, Rassim Aliev et Ali Houseïnov,
`préparaient l’assassinat de personnalités étrangères (…)
c’est-à-dire préparaient un attentat`, a indiqué le ministère dans un
communiqué, sans révéler l’identité de ces personnalités.

Selon cette même source, les deux hommes travaillaient pour le compte
d’un certain Balagardach Dadachov, habitant à Ardabil (nord-ouest de
l’Iran), qui a `des contacts avec les agences de renseignement
iraniennes`.

Le ministère de cette ancienne république soviétique précise également
qu’un `nombre important` de pistolets, de munitions et d’explosifs ont
été clandestinement introduits en Azerbaïdjan à partir de l’Iran, pays
voisin, pour permettre aux deux exécutants de commettre ces
assassinats.

L’Azerbaïdjan, pays laïc en majorité musulman, entretient des
relations difficiles avec l’Iran, accusant son voisin de chercher à
exporter une vision radicale de l’islam sur son territoire.

dimanche 29 janvier 2012,
Stéphane ©armenews.com

BOXE
Les championnats d’Arménie de boxe amateur
Arminée Sinapian la vice-championne d’Europe remporte le titre

Les championnats d’Arménie de boxe amateur viennent de se dérouler à
Erévan. Chez les femmes 9 boxeuses avaient pris part à la compétition.
Dans la catégorie des 60 kg, la vice-championne d’Europe, Arminée
Sinapian a remporté le titre. Les autres championnes d’Arménie sont
Kristiné Sarkissian (51 kg), Liana Ghoughassian (57 kg) et Achkhéne
Simonian (75 kg). Chez les hommes les champions d’Arménie sont Goriun
Soghomonian (49 kg), Radig Tamoyan (52 kg), Aram Avakian (56 kg),
Vladimir Saroukhanian (60 kg), Ara Boulouzian (64 kg), Hraïr
Matevossian (69 kg), Antranig Hagopian (75 kg) qualifié pour les J.O.
de Londres, Arthur Khatchatrian (81 kg), Alexandre Karagozian (91 kg)
et Serko Boghossian (+ 91 kg).

Krikor Amirzayan

dimanche 29 janvier 2012,
Krikor Amirzayan ©armenews.

FORUM INTERNATIONAL DE DAVOS
L’Azerbaïdjan achète Davos avec du chocolat

Jusqu’où ira le lobbying azéri ? Lors du Forum économique
international de Davos, chaque participant s’est vu offrir une
plaquette de chocolat offert par la Fondation Heydar Aliev. Sur la
table de chaque chambre était déposé un coffret offert par la
Fondation Heydar Aliev avec un cd-Rom et un livret de propagande azéri
sous couvert de la Fondation Heydar Aliev qui est l’un des sponsors
des rencontres de Davos. La Fondation est gérée par la première dame
d’Azerbaïdjan, Mehriban Aliev. Par ce sponsoring, l’Azerbaïdjan
obtient de nombreuses complaisances diplomatico-économiques ainsi que
des articles avenants dans la presse internationale.

Krikor Amirzayan

dimanche 29 janvier 2012,
Krikor Amirzayan ©armenews.com

US Will Continue To Assist Armenia In Defense Sector – American Official

News.Am
January 27, 2012 | 15:41

YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Minister Of Defense, Seyran Ohanyan, Received
Thursday, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European
and Eurasian Affairs, Eric Rubin.

The Minister thanked the US Department of State for its assistance in
developing the Armenian-American cooperation in the defense sector,
MOD informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

In his turn, Eric Rubin welcomed the reforms being carried in Armenia’s
defense sector, and informed that the US will continue its assistance
to Armenia in this domain. The US State Department official also
noted that the American side highly evaluates Armenia’s efforts toward
assuring international security, specifically the Armenian military
contingent’s mission in Afghanistan within the framework of NATO.

The interlocutors also discussed the Armenian-American cooperation
in the defense sector, and regional security issues.

V. CHAKHALYAN: “JANUARY 28 IS THE GUARANTEE FOR THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF ARMENIA AND THE WHOLE ARMENIANS”

January 28 is the day of Armenian Independent Republic’s Army. On this
day son of Vahagn Chakhalyan (political activist, political prisoners
from Javakhk) is becoming five years old. Times.am got a letter from
“Yerkir” (“The country”) union which presents V. Chakhalyan’s message
on these two occasions.

“I congratulate my son, Ruben Chakhalyan, on his birthday and
congratulate on the 20th anniversary of Armenian Armed Forces. I am
sure that January 28 will be the guarantee for the bright future of
Armenia and the whole Armenians

January 27, 2012, Special strict prison No. 6 of Rustavi, Georgia”.

Remind that Javakhian political activist Vahagn Chakhalyan was
arrested on July 21, 2008 and was sentenced with 10 years on April 7,
2009 by the Georgian authorities. His arrest is based on a range of
fake accusations. The court trial passed with terrible violations and
Chakhalyan is announced to be blame for the “disturbing the social
discipline by organizing mass events and participating in them
actively”, “hooliganism against the authorities”, “keeping weapons”.

The accusations are based on Chakhalyan’s activities on 2005-2006
when he was struggling for the Armenians’ rights in Javakhk and the
facts are presented distorted and not objective.

Many Armenian organizations in Armenia and Diaspora made announcements
on the case and claimed for the just court trial.

V. Chakhalyan applied to the European Court of Human Rights against
Georgian authorities. His application is under examination now.

TURKISH FIRST LADY DEGRADES FRENCH AMBASSADOR’S WIFE

PanARMENIAN.Net
January 27, 2012 – 13:26 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – The conflict between Turkey and France over adoption
of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial is gradually
getting more and more strained.

To degrade France once again, first lady of Turkey Hayrunnisa Gul
refused to invite French ambassador’s wife Sabine Bili to Ankara-hosted
traditional reception of female ambassadors and ambassadors’ spouses
in Ankara.

French ambassador to Turkey Laurent Bili called on Turkey to “remain
calm”, pledging to do everything in his power for normalization of
ties between the two countries.

On January 23 the French Senate passed the bill with 127 votes for
and 86 against.

On December 22, 2011, it was adopted by the French National Assembly.

The bill will impose a 45,000 euro fine and a year in prison for
anyone in France who denies this crime against humanity committed by
the Ottoman Empire.

The bill is believed to take effect in France within two weeks,
after it will be signed by President.

MEDALS AND ORDERS TO SERVICEMEN AND FREEDOM FIGHTERS

armradio.am
27.01.2012 14:59

President Serzh Sargsyan signed decrees to award a group of the RA
Army servicemen and freedom fighters with the medals and orders of
the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the
creation of the Armenian Armed Forces, their significant contribution
to the army-building, as well as for their valor and dedication in
defending the borders of the Motherland. A number of servicemen were
bestowed military ranks.

Today, the President of the Republic of Armenia, Commander-in-Chief
of the Armed Forces Serzh Sargsyan handed some of the awards to the
recipients at the official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace.

The President of Armenia congratulated the awardees of the state
distinctions and military ranks, wished them good health, excellent
service and unwavering strength and tenacity in increasing the Armenian
Army~Rs combat readiness.

~SDistinguished Generals, Officers, and Soldiers, through the awards
handed to you on the occasion of the jubilee of the creation of
the Armenian Armed Forces our country and our nation express their
feelings for you dedicated service. Today, you are being awarded for
your success and achievements, which make Armenia even stronger in
every sense of the word. We are proud of you and your brothers in
arms,~T President Serzh Sargsyan said.

PREMIERES IN ARMENIA’S OPERA AND BALLET NATIONAL ACADEMIC THEATRE EXPECTED IN 2012

ARMENPRESS
27 January, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, JANUARY 27, ARMENPRESS: Al. Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet
National Academic Theatre will present a number of premieres in 2012.

Speaking to Armenpress director of the Theater Kamo Hovhannissyan
said premiers of both ballets and operas are expected. He said it
is expected to stage Bizet’s “Carmen”, Puccini’s “La bohème” and
Tchaikovsky’s “Shelkunchik”. “We want to have this ballet to invite
our children to theatre during the New Year days,” Kamo Hovhannissyan
said, assuring that “Zhizel” will also be restored.