News for 13 March 2010

Voice of Diaspora

13 March 2010 [15:31]

Azerbaijani diaspora organizations to celebrate Nowruz Bayram in various U.S. cities

Azerbaijani public and diaspora organizations will celebrate Nowruz Bayram in various cities in the United States.

Your Corner

13 March 2010 [12:00]

Your Corner: "Baby Day" in Azerbaijan - PHOTOS

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World news

13 March 2010 [15:22]

Indonesia to resume $600 million fertilizer project in Iran

The Indonesian government says it plans to resume setting up a joint 600-million-dollar fertilizer factory project in Iran.
13 March 2010 [15:07]

Iranian president's Chief of Staff meets Berlin-based Iranian expats

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Chief of Staff Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei held a meeting with Iranian expatriates in Berlin on Friday evening.
13 March 2010 [14:35]

Brazil stresses Iran's role in Middle East, rejects sanctions

Brazil has highlighted Iran's role in the region, reiterating that Tehran must be part of a solution to any conflict in the Middle East.
13 March 2010 [14:15]

Iranian FM spokesman stresses need for unity among Palestinian groups

Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said Iran was for the unity and solidarity among Palestinian groups against the usurper regime of Israel.
13 March 2010 [13:58]

Turkey's TUSIAD delays visit to US

A scheduled visit by the executive board members of the Turkish Industrialists' & Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) to Washington D.C. on March 16 and 17 was postponed.
13 March 2010 [13:44]

Iran sets foreign policy priorities for new year

Tehran lays out its foreign policy objectives for the new Iranian year, citing the nuclear issue, atomic disarmament and broader diplomatic ties as major priorities.
13 March 2010 [13:32]

Turkey to Sweden: Politicization of history is "big mistake"

Turkey's foreign minister said, "it is impossible to accept approval of the resolution on Armenian allegations by the Swedish parliament."
13 March 2010 [13:18]

US concerned about Iran's religious detentions

The United States on Friday raised concerns about Iran's alleged persecution of religious minorities, including people of the Baha'i religion.
13 March 2010 [12:53]

Birth tourism in US on the rise for Turkish parents

With more Turkish parents wanting their child to be born in the US, tourism companies are starting to offer ‘birth tourism’ packages to US cities.
13 March 2010 [12:48]

Georgia establishes diplomatic relations with the Maldives

Georgia and the Republic of Maldives have signed a joint communiqué on establishment on diplomatic and consular relations.
13 March 2010 [12:41]

Iran announces electricity distribution to villages

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced on Friday that electricity has been provided to almost all villages across the country.
13 March 2010 [12:13]

Brazilian businessmen visit Turkish chamber in Izmir

Brazilian businessmen visited on Friday a Turkish chamber of industry in the Aegean province of Izmir.
13 March 2010 [11:43]

Italian embassy in Turkey says it did not recognize Armenia claims

Italy said on Friday that it was not among countries recognizing Armenian allegations regarding 1915 incidents.
13 March 2010 [11:05]

Turkey's PM calls Sweden vote "inconsiderate"

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that approval of Armenian resolution in the Swedish parliament was an "inconsiderate and inequitable" decision.

Politics

13 March 2010 [16:00]

Azerbaijani President attends conference on first year of implementation of "State program of socio-economic development of regions for 2009-2013" - PHOTOS

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today attended a conference at the Baku Business Center on the first year of implementation of “State Program of socio-economic development of regions for 2009-2013”.
13 March 2010 [14:42]

Azerbaijani FM meets German MP

13 March 2010 [14:00]

Azerbaijani MP: Azerbaijan's increasing military capabilities is matter of serious concern for Armenia

Day.Az interview with member of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (Parliament) Aydin Mirzazade.
13 March 2010 [13:25]

Azerbaijani expert: Armenia waits for "genocide" anniversary to voice its attitude on Madrid principles

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political expert Rasim Agayev.
13 March 2010 [13:12]

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan discuss perspectives of cooperation

Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov met with deputy foreign minister of Kazakhstan Nurlan Yermekbayev on March 12.
13 March 2010 [12:34]

Michael Gunter: Given Armenia's geographical isolation, the long run favors Azerbaijan

Today.Az interview with Professor of political science of Tenesse Technological University, Michael Gunter.
13 March 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijani President extends condolences to Egyptian counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak.

Daily Laugh

13 March 2010 [11:17]

Daily laugh: Castration

Photo Galleries

13 March 2010 [14:50]

The Real "Hurt Locker" - PHOTOS

Society

Sports

13 March 2010 [14:27]

Four champions defined in Azerbaijan wrestling championship

Azerbaijan wrestling championship continues in "Serhedchi" Olympic Sports Complex in Baku.