The Azerbaijani side violated the ceasefire 20 times at the line of contact with Karabakh forces last night, NKR Ministry of Defense reports.
The rival used firearms of different calibers as it fired more than 240 shots in the direction of Armenian positions.
The front divisions of the NKR Defense Army refrained from responding to the provocative actions of the rival and continued with the reliable protection of the military posts.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided a fascinating glimpse of his quality on Saturday by producing an eye-catching first-half display during Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic.
The Armenia international joined the Reds from Borussia Dortmund earlier this month and made his unofficial debut at the DW Stadium, where Jose Mourinho oversaw a comfortable victory in his first match as manager thanks to second-half goals from Will Keane and Andreas Pereira.
Mkhitaryan started the match in the number 10 position and impressed the 7,000 United fans in attendance with an energetic, creative performance behind striker Will Keane. The 27-year-old was taken off during the break in a planned substitution, yet he had already made his impact.
Speaking on MUTV during a live broadcast of the match, Denis Irwin explained why he was bowled over by Mourinho’s third signing of the summer. “When he is receiving the ball, he is always available, his body shape is always right and he let it run across him a couple of times,” Irwin said.
“He looks like a player who wants to go forward as well and carry the ball forward to the opposition. We know from last year at Dortmund alone what he can achieve in terms of scoring goals, creativity and assists.
“So it has all been good. I know people will say it is Wigan, but you can see his ability to take the ball under pressure. He is at a good age, he has good experience and you can see that.”
The Kremlin said on Monday it was concerned by instability along Russia’s borders following a failed coup attempt in Turkey, a hostage taking drama in Armenia and an attack by suspected Islamist gunmen on security forces in Kazakhstan, Reuters reports.
“Certainly, this turbulence along our borders is a cause of concern,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a conference call with reporters.
“Taking into account the information which we get, appropriate (security) measures are being taken.”
“We would like to see our neighbours as prosperous, stable and predictable nations.”
The Office of the Human Rights Defender has been studying all reports on detention of civilians after the attack on police station in capital Yerevan early on Sunday.
The Ombudsman’s Office has received reports on violence, application of force at police stations, as a result of which many detainees have received injuries.
“Although the preventive actions of the police targeted at maintenance of public order are understandable, any interference with the implementation of human rights should be excluded and the rights of civilians reserved by law should be respected,” the statement reads.
The Ombudsman’s Office says any report on violence against civilians should be checked. “It’s necessary to reveal all violations of citizens’ rights, all cases of abuse of power and hold those responsible accountable,” the Office said in a statement.
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Turkish officials say that nearly 8,000 police officers have been suspended, reportedly on suspicion of having links to the failed coup attempt at the weekend, the BBC reports.
Some 6,000 members of the judiciary and military, including generals, have been detained in connection with the coup.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to purge state bodies of the “virus” that caused the revolt.
The EU’s foreign policy chief says the rule of law in Turkey needs protection.
The Turkish government claims cleric Fethullah Gulen was behind the plot.
The Walk of Fame was opened in front of the Public Radio building today. The alley features the names of the devotees, who have contributed to the establishment and development of Armenian TV and Radio.
Plates with the names of Ohan Duryan, Ofelya Hambardzumyan, Vera Hakobyan, Tigran Naghdalyan, Robert Mavisakalyan, John Kirakosyan, Vache Hovsepyan , Hovhannes Badalyan, Grigor Chalikyan, Zhirayr Avetisyan, Atrmen aAmiryan, Klara Terzyan and other were solemnly opened today.
Ruben Jaghinyan, President of the Council of Public TV and Radio Company and the initiator of the event, assured that the tradition would continue and the names of other devotees would find their place in the Walk of Fame.
“Armenian radio and TV have developed thanks to those people. They serve an example to the younger generation and all those working in the sphere,” Ruben Jaghinyan said in his opening remarks.
“These people have created the 90 and 60 years of history of Armenian radio and television with their devotion. For those, who’re alive it’s a great responsibility,” said Armen Amiryan, Member of the Council of Public TV and Radio Company and a long-time director of the Public Radio of Armenia.
“I’m deeply confident that under the current conditions of development of TV and radio, it’s important to build upon the old traditions. These plaques are the cuneiform tablets that shape the solid basis, which the future of Armenian television and radio will be built upon,” he added.
Five policemen are still being held hostage after gunmen attacked premises of a police regiment in Armenia’s capital Yerevan Sunday, Deputy Chief of RA Police Hunan Poghostyan told reporters today.
Two hostages – one policeman and one civilian – were released as a result of negotiations earlier today.
Hunan Poghosyan said nothing has changed in terms of demands on both parties. “We demand to release all hostages to avoid further aggravation of the situation and surrender to the authorities.
The Deputy Chief of Police said negotiations continue.
Armenians from all over the UK gathered in London Sunday for the the 6th Armenian Street Festival in London, Naira Hairapetyan reports from London.
The London Armenian Street Festival is an annual celebration of Armenian culture and heritage that takes place at St. Sarkis Armenian Church in Kensington/Chelsea. The family-friendly event features Armenian cuisine, live street entertainment, special guests and vendors, and a concert at the church.
Attending the events were a number of foreign guests, British officials, clergymen, representatives of the Armenian Embassy in the UK and guests from Armenia.
The Iverna Gardens in South Kensington had turned into a small Armenian district with traditional songs and dances.
“The festival aims to bring together Armenians from different parts of Great Britain at least for one day,” said Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain. He attached special importance to the involvement of young people. “This year is special, as we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence,” he said.
The festival featured performances by violinist Levon Chilingaryan, the Komitas choir, the Akhtamar folk ensemble and others. Duduk player Gevorg Karapetyan and singer Iveta Mukuchyan were special guests at the festival.
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Two gunmen attacked a police station in central Almaty late Monday morning, killing three police officers in a gun battle. While fleeing from the police station, one of the gunmen shot and killed a local resident before hijacking his car, the police said.
The police said it has detained one suspect, identified as a 27-year-old former convict who was wanted for the murder of a woman. The other man remained at large.
The attack comes a month after 20 people were killed in the Kazakh city of Aktobe when groups of gunmen attacked a military base and a gun shop. Authorities in this Central Asian nation then described the violence as a terrorist attack and blamed it on radical Islamists.
Representative Jim Costa is traveling overseas to Armenia Monday to help mediate conflict in the region, according to ABC30.
Costa says he’s been a longtime advocate and ally to Central Valley Armenians and hopes to help bring peace in their homeland.
“I’ll be meeting with the President of Armenia and members of the Parliament to determine how we in the United States can help facilitate a successful conclusion to these negotiations,” Costa said.
Costa said he’ll spend four days abroad meeting with dignitaries and traveling.