News for 25 March 2010

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25 March 2010 [15:15]

Georgian President leaves for Brussels

Georgian president will attend the Congress of the European People's Party in Brussels on March 25.
25 March 2010 [14:30]

Turkey's PM says open to compromise over reforms

Erdogan accused those who oppose to the proposed amendments of "trying to protect their own privileges."
25 March 2010 [14:25]

Georgian President to meet with NATO Secretary General

As part of his visit to Brussels, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili will meet with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
25 March 2010 [14:10]

Turkey may apply international law against Armenia bills

Turkey considers resorting to international law as an option to halt Armenia bills.
25 March 2010 [13:40]

EP rapporteur hails Turkey reforms, urges consensus

The European Parliament's Turkey Rapporteur Ria Oomen-Ruijten welcomed constitutional amendments designed by Turkish government.
25 March 2010 [13:03]

Georgian opposition demands explanations over Guantanamo Bay prisoners

Georgian opposition demanded from the government explanation of circumstances of decision to accept three Guantanamo Bay prisoners in Georgia.
25 March 2010 [12:43]

Turkey urges Israel to comlpy international law in Palestinian lands

Ankara on Wednesday wanted Israel to abide by international law in Jerusalem and West Bank.
25 March 2010 [12:17]

Japan urges continued high-level contacts with Iran

Japan's foreign minister has called on Iran to continue high-level contacts with his country over issues of mutual interest.
25 March 2010 [12:05]

Georgian criminal don killed in France

Lado Janashia, a Georgian criminal don, was killed in Marseilles, France, in a showdown with Oniani clan representatives.
25 March 2010 [11:44]

Turkey raises security of PM after assassination intel

The Turkish interior minister said on Wednesday that Turkey was sensitive about the security of the prime minister.
25 March 2010 [11:38]

Russia says Bushehr plant on stream by August

Russia will put into service the nuclear reactor it is building at Iran's Bushehr atomic power plant in August, a Russian official says.
25 March 2010 [11:25]

Six major powers discuss Iran

Senior diplomats from six major powers have held a conference call to discuss Iran's nuclear issue, Britain's ambassador to the UN says.
25 March 2010 [10:22]

UN chief: Iran should return to negotiations

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has urged Tehran to resume talks with the six major world powers over its nuclear program.
25 March 2010 [10:15]

Armenian premier meets UN Coordinator

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a meeting on March 24 with UN Coordinator Dafina Gercheva on March 24.
25 March 2010 [10:09]

Georgian emigrants establish political union

Georgian emigrants have founded a political union called Charter-2010.

Weird / Interesting

25 March 2010 [12:55]

Pieces of history: weird facts - THE LIST

Okay, so below is an interesting list of weird facts, some of which may not be true, but it's still a fun read.
25 March 2010 [12:23]

The first ever invented pedal-powered bicycle - PHOTO

A Chinese historian has recreated what he claims was the first pedal-powered cycle ever invented - which he says was in use over 2,000 years before the first western bicycle.

Politics

Daily Laugh

25 March 2010 [14:20]

Daily laugh: George & two sisters

Photo Galleries

25 March 2010 [10:00]

Stars and their dogs - PHOTOS

Society

25 March 2010 [14:50]

Shop caught fire in Baku - PHOTOS

A shop caught fire in Narimanov District of Baku on March 25.
25 March 2010 [11:31]

Azerbaijani embassy marks Novruz Holiday in Brussels

Azerbaijani embassy in Belgium hosted a reception on occasion of the Novruz Holiday on March 23, the embassy said.

Sports

25 March 2010 [13:45]

Azerbaijani gymnasts to attend World Cup in Greece

Contests as part of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup will take place in the Greek city of Kalamata from March 26 to 28.
25 March 2010 [11:16]

Azerbaijan to attend international sambo tournament in Moscow

World Sambo Super Cup - Memorial A. Kharlampiev will start in Moscow on March 25.

Arts & Entertainment