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29 September 2006 [10:54]

Blast at gas pipeline in Turkey

An explosion ignited a fire on a natural gas pipeline near the Turkey-Iran border, Turkish news reports said Friday.
29 September 2006 [09:58]

Azerbaijan to host next Friendship, Brotherhood and Cooperation Congress of Turkish-speaking states and communities in 2008

Azerbaijan will host the 11th Friendship, Brotherhood and Cooperation Congress of Turkish-speaking states and communities in 2008, Nazim Ibrahimov, head of State Committee for Azerbaijanis Abroad saying to journalists, stated.
29 September 2006 [09:46]

President receives group of participants of the 4th Congress of CIS Oncologists and Radiologists

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a group of participants of the 4th Congress of CIS Oncologists and Radiologists.
29 September 2006 [08:14]

International Medical Corps gives trainings for first aid specialists

The International Medical Corps (IMC) starts eight-day trainings for 22 first aid specialists with support of the USAID and leading oil companies.
28 September 2006 [15:37]

Eldar Rahimov: "Nazim Pashayev recognized the kidnappers, so, Haji decided to kill him"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
28 September 2006 [13:56]

21-year old man's dead body found hanged on tree

The body of 21-year-old resident of Azerbaijani region of Zagatala Elchin Hajiyev was found dead on Khaldan-Balaken road side.
28 September 2006 [13:41]

One more Azerbaijani murdered in Moscow

One more Azerbaijani was murdered in the Russian capital, Moscow today.
28 September 2006 [13:23]

Azerbaijani Army officers hit mine

Seven officers of Azerbaijani Army hit mine in Ahmadagali village of Agdam at about 2300 hrs on Wednesday.
28 September 2006 [13:21]

Armenians rose in applause for Azerbaijani films

Azerbaijan was represented in photo and film nominations in Batumi film festival titled "Caucasus is our common house" on September 14-17.
28 September 2006 [09:51]

Azeri teens premier digital stories at State Department

Teenagers worked on projects in Azerbaijan, completed them in United States.
28 September 2006 [09:04]

IAU students appeal to U.S. and Norwegian embassies in Azerbaijan

About 200 students of the private Independent Azerbaijan University (IAU) appealed to U.S. and Norwegian Embassies in Azerbaijan today, Vugar Suleymanov, Students' Rights Defense Committee member told.
28 September 2006 [00:50]

AUKAA celebrates its first anniversary

A special event was held September 25 in Hotel Europe in Baku to mark the first anniversary of the Azerbaijan-United Kingdom Alumni Association.
28 September 2006 [00:49]

Kapellhouse launches new season

Opening of new season was staged September 26 in Kapellhouse.
28 September 2006 [00:42]

Azeri wrestler took bronze

The world free-style wrestling championship is underway in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.
28 September 2006 [00:35]

"Traditional Azerbaijani clothes" exhibition to be held in London

The exhibition entitled "Traditional Azerbaijani clothes" will be held by the Azerbaijan-United Kingdom Alumni Association in London in October.
27 September 2006 [23:56]

Haji Mammadov: "Javadaga Sultanov was a gang member"

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
27 September 2006 [23:53]

Haji Mammadov: "I regret having involved Nizami Abdullayev into my gang"

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
27 September 2006 [23:44]

Court sentences Eyunulla Fatullayev in libel case

A court in Azerbaijan has given the editor of an independent newspaper a two-year suspended prison sentence for what prosecutors say was the libeling of a top police officer.
27 September 2006 [23:04]

MNS: "FBI can be involved to revealing murder of Elmar Huseynov if necessary"

"US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) can be involved to the investigation of the murder, if necessary," National Security Ministry official Talat Mammadov wrote in the letter in response to editor-in-chief of "Ganun" journal Shahbaz Khuduoglu's appeal to head of state.
27 September 2006 [16:08]

Azerbaijani Doctor of Science arrested for bribery

Criminal case was launched against Aghadadash Gafarov, private Azerbaijan University Economic Faculty dean, Azerbaijan Interior Ministry press service told.
27 September 2006 [14:03]

Kyrgyz presidential jet damaged in collision with U.S. tanker

The Kyrgyz airliner that collided on takeoff with a U.S. military aircraft at the Central Asian state's international airport Tuesday is a presidential carrier occasionally used for regular flights, the transportation minister said Wednesday.
27 September 2006 [13:59]

Another Azeri shot in Moscow

One more Azerbaijani was shot in the market near Dmitrov highway in the Russian capital, Moscow.
27 September 2006 [13:51]

Lifer dies in hospital

Adil Asgarov was treated at the Justice Ministry's hospital.
27 September 2006 [10:13]

Prosecutor demands three years for Mirza Sakit

Grave Crimes Court continued the trial of "Azadliq" newspaper correspondent Sakit Zahidov (Mirza Sakit) today.
27 September 2006 [08:51]

Great Patriotic War veterans to travel to CIS with coupon

Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has issued special coupons to Great Patriotic War veterans and the same-status ones. These coupons entitles the veterans to a discount while traveling to CIS.
26 September 2006 [20:23]

European human rights institutions to gather in Athens

The 4th Round Table of European National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights will be held in Greek capital, Athens, on September 27-28, press service of the Azerbaijan Ombudsman Office said.
26 September 2006 [20:18]

President Aliyev meets famous oiler

On September 26, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Farman Salmanov, Moscow-based oiler of Azerbaijani origin.
26 September 2006 [19:49]

Nizami Abdullayev: "Haji Mammadov was forced to kill Rovshan Aliyev"

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
26 September 2006 [19:43]

Nizami Abdullayev: "I asked for retirement after Rovshan Aliyev's murder"

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
26 September 2006 [14:02]

Armenian wrestlers to participate in World Wrestling Cup in Azerbaijan next year

Unpleasant events happened in the International Wrestling Federation (FILA) congress held in Guangzhou, China.
26 September 2006 [13:53]

Safety trainings held at subway stations

The Emergency Ministry of Azerbaijan conducted special training on preventing the conclusions of any force-majeure accident.
26 September 2006 [13:47]

Baku to host 4th CIS Congress of Oncologists and Radiologists

The 4th CIS Congress of Oncologists and Radiologists will be held from 28 September to 1 October in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku.
26 September 2006 [13:43]

Penitentiary system to be trasparent

In the frame of consecutive democratic-legal reforms, special attention is paid to the work of justice bodies in the country, the press service of Justice Ministry said.
26 September 2006 [13:28]

One more Gobustan lifer commits suicide

One more life-term prisoner of Gobustan jail in Azerbaijan committed suicide yesterday.
26 September 2006 [13:27]

Azeri businessman killed in Moscow attack

Two men were killed in an attack on a businessman's car in central Moscow, a city police spokesperson said Tuesday.
26 September 2006 [10:10]

Elchin Behbudov to meet with Farhad Aliyev and Ali Insanov in National Security Ministry's jail

Chief of the Azerbaijani Committee against Torture will visit the jail of National Security Ministry.
26 September 2006 [09:26]

Young Azeri musicians performed at a White House ceremony

At a White House ceremony featuring performances by young Azeri and Canadian musicians, first lady Laura Bush introduced the Global Cultural Initiative (GCI), an effort to enhance and expand the United States' cultural diplomacy.
26 September 2006 [09:26]

Bird flu risk remains in Azerbaijan

"Bird flu risk still remains in Azerbaijan," Senan Kerimov, deputy Health Minister told journalists.
26 September 2006 [09:24]

Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry holds "Caspian week"

Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry (ENRM) holds Caspian week beginning from this day till September 30.
26 September 2006 [09:24]

Pope reaches out in meeting with Muslim envoys

Pope Benedict XVI sought to open a new chapter in the Roman Catholic Church's strained dialogue with Islam yesterday by saying it is "imperative" that both Muslims and Christians shun violence and "face up to numerous challenges together."
26 September 2006 [09:21]

Unstable weather forecast in Azerbaijan this week

Unstable weather is forecasted in Azerbaijan till September 30, Ecology and Natural Resources National Hydrometeorology Department bureau chief stated.
26 September 2006 [09:15]

Azerbaijan U-17s lost to Ireland

A goal in each half gave the Republic of Ireland a vital 2-0 win in their U-17 UEFA first phase qualifier against Azerbaijan in Baku.
26 September 2006 [09:07]

Iranian Azeris protest in London

Iranian Azeris staged a protest outside the BBC World Service building in London over the Iranian government's ban on the study of the Turkish language in Iranian schools.
25 September 2006 [22:07]

Azeri wrestler claims silver at the World Championship in China

Iran's 55kg Greco-Roman wrestler Hamid Surian retained the world gold by defeating Azerbaijan's Rovshan Bayramov 6-0 here Monday.
25 September 2006 [22:00]

First independent Azerbaijan's National Security Minister died

Ilguseyn Guseynov, the first National Security Minister of a sovereign Azerbaijan state, died yesterday at the age of 80, online paper Day.Az reports.
25 September 2006 [21:56]

Azeri gymnasts enter the Europe's best 10 athletes' list

Azerbaijani gymnasts Aliya Qarayeva and Anna Qurbanova made it into the list of Europe’s best 10 athletes.
25 September 2006 [21:31]

Azer Nuriyev accused of robbing Turkish ambassador attempts to commit suicide in trial

The Court of Appeal ended the trial of Azer Nuriyev, who was accused of robbing Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali.
25 September 2006 [21:30]

Lawyer's appeal for Interior Minister's bearing testimony in Haji Mammadov trial dismissed

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
25 September 2006 [16:50]

Roman Pope expresses his deep respect for Muslim world

Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI today held a meeting with Muslim diplomats at his residence.
25 September 2006 [16:33]

12th Int'l Healthcare and 1st Stomatology Exhibition to start tomorrow

12th International Healthcare and International Dental Exhibitions will be held in Baku by Iteca Caspian, an exclusive partner of ITE Group from tomorrow through September 29, the exhibition organizers told a media briefing today.
25 September 2006 [16:00]

Three Iranians detained for robbing exchange office in Baku

Iranian citizen has been detained for robbing US $1 500 from an exchange office in Baku.
25 September 2006 [15:12]

Farhad Mammadbayov: "I got $50 000 for kidnapping of Majid Mammadov"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
25 September 2006 [14:56]

"Sadval" to mark the 15th anniversary of the so called "Lezgistan"

"Sadval" activists are going to mark the 15th anniversary of the declaration on establishment of the so called "Lezgistan".
25 September 2006 [14:27]

Criminal gang neutralized in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry Department to Fight Organized Crimes has neutralized a criminal gang.
25 September 2006 [13:10]

IAU students not allowed to stage protest outside Education Ministry

About 150 second-year students of the private Independent Azerbaijan University (IAU) attempted to stage protest action outside the Education Ministry on Monday.
25 September 2006 [12:36]

Unstable weather forecasted in Azerbaijan this week

Unstable weather is forecasted in Azerbaijan till September 30.
25 September 2006 [10:05]

Stone pit crisis at the Turkish-Armenian border

A stone quarry on the Armenian side of the Turkish-Armenian border poses a threat to historic ruins on the Turkish side.
24 September 2006 [17:15]

Korean language proficiency test conducted in Azerbaijan

The annual Korean language proficiency test was conducted for a total of 33,973 people in 73 locations in Korea and 27 other countries on Sunday.
24 September 2006 [16:29]

Education Minister meets UNICEF officials

Officials of the Ministry of Education met with representatives of the United Nations Children's Fund to discuss work done so far within the joint activity plan for 2006.
24 September 2006 [16:28]

Baku to host conference on nuclear science

Institute of Radiation Problems of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and Turkish Atomic Energy Authority will hold in Baku in October the Fourth Eurasian conference on nuclear science.
24 September 2006 [15:46]

BBC indefinitely postpones Top Gear due to horrible crash

The BBC is to indefinitely postpone the new series of Top Gear until presenter Richard Hammond has recovered from the brain injuries he suffered in a high-speed crash.
24 September 2006 [12:38]

Irish U-17s open with scoreless draw in Baku

Ireland kicked off their European Championship qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against a talented Denmark side at the Shafa Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.
24 September 2006 [12:32]

The Charlotte Observer: Good times return to crossroads city of Baku

Capital of Azerbaijan has 3 distinct parts -- the medieval, the Soviet and a modern boom town fueled by oil riches
23 September 2006 [20:15]

Azerbaijan U-17 squad beats Latvia

European U-17 championship qualifiers took place September 23 in Baku.
23 September 2006 [16:21]

Prisoner goes on hunger strike

Elchin Behbudov, chairman of Azerbaijani Committee against Tortures visited Bayilov jail #1.
23 September 2006 [15:19]

Interior Ministry officials leave for Ganja due to Road Police Chief's death

"Ganja Road Police Chief Ikram Khalilov had no fault in the quarrel. He made a car violating traffic regulation stop. But he was badly beaten," Interior Minister Ramil Usubov said.
23 September 2006 [15:00]

Two sisters suspected in human trafficking

Interior Ministry's Department Fighting Human Traffic detained Yevlakh region resident Arkinaz Abdulayeva in an operation.
23 September 2006 [14:50]

Azeri to referee EHF Cup tournament's game

23 September 2006 [14:47]

Azeri fencers to attend World Championship

Azerbaijani fencers will take part in the world championship in Turin, Italy.
23 September 2006 [14:45]

Education Minister meets IDB representatives

Minister of Education Misir Mardanov met with representatives of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Elvalid Hamuru and Alma Isabayeva, press service of the Ministry announced.
23 September 2006 [14:13]

UIA students to protest outside Education Ministry

Today Students of University of Independent Azerbaijan who entered the university through the university examination re-started sit-down protest.
23 September 2006 [13:33]

Azeri crew to referee EURO 2008 qualifier

Azerbaijani football referees will take charge of the EURO 2008 qualifying round match between Czech Republic and San Marino on October 7.
23 September 2006 [12:55]

6 million manats allocated for a new police uniform

Azerbaijan's Police will be provided with new uniform in 2008, said Interior Minister Ramil Usubov.