News for 14 April 2010

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14 April 2010 [15:04]

Giant penis to be removed in Malta due to Pope's visit - PHOTO

A town in Malta is facing calls from its own mayor to remove a 'phallic' sculpture which would be seen by the Pope as he drives past when visiting this weekend.
14 April 2010 [13:55]

World's largest banana museum saved by £30,000 donation - PHOTO

It has been a bit of a drama but the future of the world’s largest banana museum has finally been secured.
14 April 2010 [13:15]

Evil Clown hired for stalking, threats and a pie in the face - PHOTO

An 'evil' clown who stalks and threatens kids is being hired by parents as a birthday treat.
14 April 2010 [12:42]

Ubelievable: Croatian teenager wakes from coma speaking fluent German

A 13-year-old Croatian girl who fell into a coma woke up speaking fluent German.

Politics

14 April 2010 [15:35]

Azerbaijani MP: Armenia missed historical chance

Day.Az interview with member of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (Parliament) Aydin Mirzazade.
14 April 2010 [15:13]

Caucasus and Central Asia expert: Turkey doesn't give up opportunity to play "its own game" in Caucasus

Interview with political observer and expert on Caucasus and Central Asia Yuri Sigov.
14 April 2010 [12:28]

Kuwaiti MPs to visit Azerbaijan

14 April 2010 [10:45]

Azerbaijan's ruling party to run for parliamentary elections with single list of candidates

Azerbaijan's ruling party will try to run for the parliamentary elections with a single list of candidates.

Business

Society

14 April 2010 [17:45]

Azerbaijan to host IV creative student festival

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Youth and Sport will hold IV creative student festival, the ministry said.
14 April 2010 [17:23]

Azerbaijan to hold poll on reforms in justice and judicial systems

Azerbaijan will hold poll to determine population's attitude towards the reforms of the justice system and the judicial system.
14 April 2010 [16:26]

European experts conduct real estate cadastre seminar in Azerbaijan

A seminar on "Cadastre & Registration of Real Estate" was held in the State Committee for Property Affairs.
14 April 2010 [11:15]

Number of diabetics increase in southern Azerbaijan

Number of the diabetics increased in the southern Azerbaijani region of Lankaran (270 kilometers from Baku).
14 April 2010 [10:56]

Azerbaijani postal operator to get bank license by next week

System of postal banks starts operating in Azerbaijan.

Sports

14 April 2010 [17:11]

Azerbaijani freestylers make successful start to European Championship

All three Azerbaijani freestyle wrestlers have launched a successful bid to European gold run in Baku.
14 April 2010 [15:51]

Azerbaijani wrestler reaches European Championship finals

Azerbaijani wrestler Khetag Gazyumov (96 kg) has reached the final of the European championship in Baku.

Arts & Entertainment

14 April 2010 [18:07]

Participant of Azerbaijan's national Eurovision semifinals: My mom was once offered to sell me for big money… - PHOTOS

Day.Az interview with Mariam Aranovich, young Azerbaijani singer, participant of Azerbaijan’s national semifinals for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010.
14 April 2010 [16:53]

Aysel Teymurzadeh took part in the International Awards in Moscow - PHOTOS

Singer Aysel Teymurzadeh was the only Azerbaijani singer, speaking out in Moscow on April 9 ceremony International Award "Stars of the Commonwealth".