News for 16 September 2010

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16 September 2010 [13:15]

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World news

16 September 2010 [17:23]

Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking countries established in Istanbul

An agreement was signed Thursday to establish the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking countries at a summit of Turkic states in Istanbul, TRT Haber reported.
16 September 2010 [13:56]

Summit of Turkic-speaking states' leaders opens in Istanbul

The summit of the Turkic-speaking states' leaders was launched in Istanbul today under the chairmanship of Turkey, the TRT 1 television channel reported.
16 September 2010 [12:22]

Turkish FM: Coop in Central Asia, Caucasia a delayed initiative

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Wednesday that Turkey considered Central Asia and Caucasia as areas of cooperation, not competition.
16 September 2010 [10:17]

Turkic-speaking countries' top diplomats gather in Istanbul

As part of the 10th summit of the Turkish-speaking countries' Heads of State, a meeting of foreign ministers of the Turkish-speaking countries was held at the Ciragan palace in Istanbul on September 15.
16 September 2010 [10:03]

29 killed in Iran bus accident

Weird / Interesting

16 September 2010 [18:15]

"Devil" appears in bathroom tile

16 September 2010 [10:10]

A look back: What happened in history on September 16th...

World has come a long way. Some people say, there's never enough history. In this case, historical facts. Let's take a look at what happened on this day, September 16th.

Politics

16 September 2010 [17:30]

Number of local observers registered for parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan announced

A total of 172 local observers have got registered for parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan so far, the Central Election Commission chairman Mazahir Panahov said.
16 September 2010 [16:27]

Italian senators to travel to Baku

16 September 2010 [10:50]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

16 September 2010 [09:19]

Baku hosts 11th meeting of Council of Heads of CIS Intelligence Services and Security Agencies

The eleventh meeting of the Council of Heads of CIS Intelligence Services and Security Agencies was held in Azerbaijan's capital on September 15.
16 September 2010 [08:45]

President Ilham Aliyev receives heads of CIS security agencies and intelligence services

President Ilham Aliyev received heads of delegations participating in the eleventh Baku meeting of the Council of Heads of CIS Intelligence Services and Security Agencies on Wednesday.

Business

16 September 2010 [16:47]

EU gives first tranche of a ˆ14 million support to consolidate Azerbaijan's Energy Strategy

The EU released ˆ 3 millions to the Government of Azerbaijan within the scope of a dedicated Budget Support Programme,the Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan said.
16 September 2010 [14:14]

Gaz De France Suez: Caspian gas may diversify European energy supplies

Caspian gas could contribute to diversifying European energy supplies, Gaz De France Suez Vice President for the Caspian Region and Iran Philippe Hochart said in Baku today.

Society

16 September 2010 [18:22]

Two Azerbaijani brothers shot in Ukraine

16 September 2010 [18:07]

Presidents of "Best Model of Azerbaijan 2010" contest announced

Today at a press conference held in Baku, presidents of the “Best Model of Azerbaijan 2010” contest were announced.
16 September 2010 [14:45]

Motorcycle collides with a car in Baku

16 September 2010 [14:37]

Employees of U.S. embassy in Azerbaijan visit Barda region

The employees of US Embassy in Azerbaijan attended inauguration of the new shool building in Barda region of Azerbaijan on September 15.
16 September 2010 [14:23]

POLL: Over 75% of respondents get state social insurance certificate in Azerbaijan

Next online query held in Azerbaijan Republic State Social Protection Fund web-site (www.sspf.gov.az) was accomplished.
16 September 2010 [13:30]

M.F.Akhundzade school in Tbilisi capitally repaired at Heydar Aliyev Foundation's initiative

New school year started at general schools in Georgia on September 15.
16 September 2010 [12:35]

Murder committed in Baku

16 September 2010 [10:23]

Woman died after losing her husband and two children in fire in Azerbaijan's capital

The woman, who was injured in the fire in Azerbaijan’s capital, died, Binagadi district prosecutor’s office told APA. Elnara Rzayeva, 31, died in hospital.
16 September 2010 [09:53]

Azerbaijan's delegation to attend Tukmentel-2010 exhibition-conference

A delegation, led by Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Communication and Information Technologies Elmir Velizade, is taking part in work of “TurkmenTel-2010” exhibition-conference.
16 September 2010 [09:07]

Baku hosts "roundtable" on role of raising awareness on human trafficking

A “roundtable” meeting on the role of raising awareness on human trafficking was held in Baku on September 15.

Sports

Arts & Entertainment

Exhibitions

16 September 2010 [15:25]

International environmental exhibition opens in Baku

An international exhibition “For the green world” has opened today.