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Ethiopian Track Star Opens Up to The Guardian About Mistreatment While...
Ethiopian track athlete Lily Abdullayeva recently opened up to London-based The Guardian newspaper about her mistreatment in Azerbaijan after running for the country in international competitions. Lily...
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Don Boyajian Announces Campaign for Congress
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y.—Don Boyajian, a third generation Armenian-American, has announced his candidacy for New York’s 21st Congressional District, representing the Adirondack Mountains and Thousand Islands...
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New Dormitory at Yerevan State to Be Funded by Million Dollar Bequest from...
YEREVAN (A.W.)—Yerevan State University recently announced the construction of a new dormitory, which will partly be funded by a $1 million (USD) bequest from longtime members of the Armenian-American...
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AYF Summer 2017: A Birthday in Paradise
The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation...
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Armenian-American David Tikoian Named North Providence Police Chief
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (The Valley Breeze)—North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi has chosen retired Rhode Island State Police Major David Tikoian as the town’s new police chief. Tikoian replaces...
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Deacon Khatchig Shannakian Ordained to the Priesthood as Reverend Father Movses
GLENDALE, Calif.—Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy, conducted the ordination and consecration of Deacon Khatchig Shannakian to the priesthood, renaming him Rev. Fr....
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Dr. Ani Nalbandian Named New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Hospital...
NEW YORK—Dr. Ani Nalbandian was named recipient of the John N. Loeb Intern of the Year Award at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), in New York, on April 19. (L to R) Dr....
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Glendale’s Americana at Brand Rejects Genocide Documentary Billboard
GLENDALE, Calif.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Glendale chapter has learned that the producers of Architects of Denial, a documentary film about the Armenian Genocide, were denied...
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NAASR and the Knights of Vartan Award Grants to Scholars
BELMONT, Mass.—In the first six months of 2017, the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) and the Knights of Vartan Fund for Armenian Studies (FAS) have awarded 20 grants to...
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Bohjalian’s ‘The Sandcastle Girls’ Named 2017 One Book, One San Diego Book...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (A.W.)—San Diego’s KPBS Public Radio announced on Aug. 1 that Armenian-American author Chris Bohjalian’s The Sandcastle Girls was named the 2017 One Book, One San Diego book...
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The 27th Eastern U.S. Navasartian Games Take Place in Providence
Both Triumph and Tragedy Leave Their Mark on the Weekend By Sylvahna Menissian The Providence Homenetmen chapter hosted the 27th Annual Homenetmen Eastern United States Navasartian Games on the Fourth...
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Daylin Leach, with Deep Roots in the Armenian Community, Announces Run for...
WAYNE, Penn.—Daylin Leach, a staunch advocate of Armenian rights, is running for Congress for the Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District. He is the son-in-law of Dr. Robert Mirak, who is a well-known...
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Iran to Restore UNESCO-Designated Churches, including Armenian Monastery
WEST AZERBAIJAN, Iran—Iran has allotted some $427,000 to the restoration of UNESCO-designated churches that are located in northwest of the country. “A sum of 14 billion rials (roughly $427,000 USD)...
View ArticleUncle Garabed’s Notebook (Aug. 5, 2017)
Literal and Figurative Advice Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need. —Julia Child Johnny-on-the-Spot He had heard that widows were inclined to grant a great deal of latitude,...
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Armenia Beats Slovakia and Sweden in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 European...
Armenian Men’s Team Currently First in Group A YEREVAN (FIBA)—Ryan Boatright kept Armenia’s ship steady in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup 2019 European...
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AYF Summer 2017: One Tree at a Time
The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation...
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A Purposeful Visit to Great Lakes National Cemetery (Part II)
So many of our G.I.s waste away in Veteran’s Affairs (VA) hospitals—alone, lonely, forgotten by anyone who might care. Unfortunately, many do not get well enough to leave, to lead ordinary lives. Great...
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Glendale Armenians Should Teach a Lesson to Americana Shopping Mall Executives
Three years ago, on the eve of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Americana shopping mall officials in Glendale, Calif., illegally and in an arrogant manner banned the sale of Armenian...
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Ardvi Mayor Resigns after Protests against Gold Mining
ARDVI, Armenia (A.W.)— Samvel Kirakosyan, the mayor of Ardvi village, has stepped down after the village council and residents rejected a company’s plans to mine gold in the area. Several residents...
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ANCA-Glendale Demands Immediate Action from Americana
GLENDALE, Calf.—On Aug. 8, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Glendale chapter submitted the below open letter addressed to the CEO of Caruso Affiliated, Rick Caruso demanding that The...
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