Society

Beef Price in Armenia Raised Artificially

Research conducted by the Armenian NGO Protection of Consumers Rights have revealed that the price of beef was recently raised artificially in Armenia.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:33:14 -0600

Madonna and J. Lo Duke It Out Over Italian Chef

On the occasion of J.Lo’s six-month anniversary to husband Marc Anthony, Lopez was planning an exclusive party with an Italian meal cooked by none other than Poggi himself.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:15:37 -0600

Armenian Activist Mariam Sukhudyan Awarded Bravery Medal

On March 10, US Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch will award environmental and social activist Mariam Sukhudyan with a medal of bravery at a reception held at the US Embassy in Armenia.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:05:13 -0600

11 People Arrested As a Result of Sex Trafficking Raid in Turkey

As a result of activities initiated to combat sex trafficking in Turkey, a group of 11 people have been arrested.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:22:18 -0600

US Anti-Gay Rights Senator is Himself Gay

A conservative US state senator who has voted against gay rights measures during his 14 years in office has confessed he is gay. A conservative US state senator who has voted against gay rights measures during his 14 years in office has confessed he is gay.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:33:39 -0600

Armenian President Congratulates Women on International Women's Day

Armenian President Serzh Sargysan has issued a note of congratulations to women in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:29:32 -0600

Access to Internet is a Fundamental Human Right

Almost four in five people around the world believe that access to the internet is a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:18:15 -0600

Small Bike Shop Cultivates Cycling Culture in Istanbul

Against all odds, Istanbul’s biking community is growing and the most visible evidence is the success of a bike shop that has become a hub for riders on the Fenerbahçe-Pendik bicycle path.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:15:21 -0600

Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Results in 57 Dead

The government's crisis center said the victims were from several small villages where the preliminary magnitude 6 earthquake knocked down houses and minarets, reports Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:11:53 -0600

Canada’s Governor General Marks International Women’s Day in Haiti

Canada’s governor general Michaelle Jean, who is Haitian born, will mark International Women's Day on Monday in Haiti, as the impoverished nation struggles to rebuild two months after a crippling earthquake.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:09:23 -0600