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AGBU Distributes 14,000 Heaters to Artsakh Families in Armenia
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This currently includes free health care and mental health assessments, job placement assistance, adult education and skills training, plus therapeutic retreats for traumatized children and their parents at AGBU Camp Nairi.
Researchers reassemble Charles Darwin's lost library
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In honor of the 215th anniversary of Darwin’s birthday on Monday, the research team behind the Darwin Online project has released a 300-page catalog that compiles the original 7,400 titles and 13,000 volumes originally owned by Darwin. The catalog includes 9,300 links to copies of the library contents that are available for free online, inviting the public to peruse what Darwin read.
Powerful flare occurred on Sun: It caused powerful magnetic storm that could pass by Earth (video)
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According to astronomers, the recent solar eruption poses no threat to our planet because the ejection occurred closer to the southern pole of the Sun, so the plasma cloud is almost certain to pass beneath us.
Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia as part of major tour of Middle East to discuss Gaza Strip issue
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Later in the week, Blinken will visit Egypt, Qatar and Israel, pushing to advance negotiations with Hamas (mediated by Egypt and Qatar) to reach an agreement to release hostages held by Hamas militants. Blinken will also discuss the idea of a cease-fire put forward in January at a Paris meeting of senior U.S., Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials.
In which case Hungary to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid?
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The political party led by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said it expects a visit from Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson before ratifying Sweden's bid to join NATO.
Russia, China and Iran to hold joint naval drill
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According to Irani, the preliminary date of the exercise is set for March 19. In addition to Russia and China, the Iranian side has invited several other countries to participate in the military maneuvers.
Greece denies intentions to transfer Russian S-300s to Ukraine
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"This in no way corresponds to reality. The Greek government had no intention to jeopardize the country's defense and its defense policy," Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis told at a briefing.
UN Secretary General appoints independent evaluation panel to assess UNRWA activities
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"The Secretary-General, in consultation with UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini, has appointed an independent review panel to assess whether the agency is doing everything within its mandate to ensure neutrality and to respond to allegations of serious violations," the statement says.
EU to impose sanctions against companies involved in circumventing measures against Russian
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"The sanctions will affect many people and institutions, as well as companies from different countries involved in circumventing our sanctions," he said.
Iran has started construction of a new nuclear power plant
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The ceremony of construction of the nuclear power plant in the city of Sirik took place within the framework of the visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Ukraine states that its army will launch a new counteroffensive in the spring
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The head of Ukrainian military intelligence admitted that the Russians have had "some success" near Avdeevka, but noted that "this is not at all what the enemy army had hoped for."
According to that false plan, the Armenian Goshavank is an Albanian (Turkish) temple in the territory of the Turkish Sultanate, and Armenians are accused of changing its "real" Turkish name.
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According to the invented Azerbaijani plan, the Armenian monastery of Akhtala is an inseparable part of the so-called "Western Azerbaijan", and Akhtala is the homeland of Turkish tribes, where no Armenians allegedly lived until the middle of the 20th century.
Biden urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey
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The US State Department also urged Ankara on Wednesday to formally finalize Sweden's NATO ratification. To do that, Erdogan needs to sign the legislation, which then would be published in Turkey's Official Gazette. The instrument of accession for Sweden also needs to be sent to Washington.
Experts note main reason for record drought in Amazon
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In March 2023, the Brazilian Amazon was subjected to an unspeakable drought. Precipitation was considerably below normal, rivers had receded to record lows, and forest fires had become more frequent amid consistently high temperatures. And the abnormally high water temperature in the Amazon basin led to a massive death in fish and animals living in the region.
Kremlin: Approval of Sweden's NATO membership application is Turkey's sovereign decision
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"It is the decision of the Turkish parliament. Turkey, nonetheless, is a member of the North Atlantic Alliance, this is a very obvious fact, and it has its obligations, its negotiation processes with the allies; that is Turkey's sovereign decision," Peskov told reporters.
Orban assures Stoltenberg that Hungary parliament will approve Sweden's NATO membership
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"I confirmed that the Hungarian government supports Sweden's membership in NATO. Also, I emphasized that we will continue to call on the [Hungarian] parliament to vote in favor of Sweden's membership and full ratification at the earliest opportunity," said the Hungarian premier.
NATO signs contract for purchase of artillery ammunition, considering their supply to Ukraine
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NATO on Tuesday signed a contract worth $1.2 billion for the purchase of hundreds of thousands of 155mm artillery ammunition at its headquarters in Brussels.
During 2.5-Hour-Interview, Pres. Aliyev Made Existential Threats to Armenia
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Aliyev admitted the difficulties that Azerbaijan’s military faced during the 2020 war: “Had the war continued [after Nov. 10, 2020], it would have been very difficult to liberate the Kalbadjar and Lachin districts, especially in the winter season. However, we would have done that too.
New methods of Azerbaijani aggressive propaganda against Armenia – websites to spread animosity through fake information.
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A few days ago, the websites "Virtual Armenian Azerbaijan" (qerbiazerbaycan.com) and "Armenian Crimes" (armeniancrimes.com) were launched; the entire Armenia is presented as Azerbaijani.
Erdogan: Turkey has resolved its differences with some regional countries
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"We have resolved the differences between us and some countries in the region and brought our cooperation back to the level it should have been... Having reached historic heights in our relations with the Turkic world, we have also worked to develop cooperation with Europe and the United States—based on mutual respect," he said.
Iran defense minister: Consequences of Hamas official’s assassination by Israel will fall on US
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“The US has upset regional balance, and the consequences of this [Israeli] assassination [of Arouri] will beset them,” he warned.
Japan quake death toll climbs to at least 64
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Two days have passed since a 7.6-magnitude earthquake caused widespread structural damage and fires in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the coast of the Sea of Japan, but the full extent of the disaster remains unknown.
Israel holds secret negotiations with Congo about accepting refugees from Gaza, media report
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Yerushalmi quotes Intelligence Minister Gila Gamliel saying at the Knesset yesterday: “At the end of the war Hamas rule will collapse, there are no municipal authorities, the civilian population will be entirely dependent on humanitarian aid. There will be no work, and 60% of Gaza’s agricultural land will become security buffer zones.”
Pres. Aliyev’s Son-in-Law Evacuates An entire village for His Business
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It is very tragic that a government that earns billions of dollars a year from its vast oil and gas reserves is unwilling to share a small part of that wealth with the poor villagers in Azerbaijan.
Kazakhstan removes Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations
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But Aibek Smadiyarov added, in a televised interview on Friday, that Astana will continue to adhere to United Nations decisions and resolutions regarding Afghanistan.
