Armenian Reporter:

In July 2000, then–Defense Secretary William Cohen (left) signs a nonproliferation deal with Armenia’s Serge Sargsian. Department of Defense

Armenian president invited to Washington summit

President Serge Sargsyan has been invited to attend the Nuclear Security Summit organized by President Barack Obama on April 12-13.

MIT's best-known building. Courtesy photo

America’s response to Genocide focus of MIT conference

"America's Response to the Armenian Genocide: From Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama" conference will take place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on March 13. Full program included.

Arts & Culture

Genocide exhibition in Rhode Island gains strong momentum

Planning for R.I. Genocide exhibit underway

The Armenian Genocide - 95 Years Later, In Remembrance, planned for April 1-30, is curated by Gallery Z director Bérge Ara Zobian in collaboration with The Urban Arts and Culture Program of the University of Rhode Island.

Cilician Armenia, Hetoum I, bilingual silver tram, also acknowledging Kaikhusraw, Sultan of Konya, dated AH 644 (AD 1246-47). Princeton Numismatic Collection

Ancient and medieval Armenian coins acquired by Princeton Numismatic Collection

The Princeton University Numismatic Collection has acquired the Armenian Heritage Collection of ancient and medieval coins, adding a new area of specialized strength to the University's extensive numismatic research holdings.

New children’s publication, ‘Gakavig,’ unveiled

Peggy Hinaekian's poetry in color

Armenia's youngest artists awarded

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National

Ambassador John Evans asks Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch about Armenia-Turkey talks, Washington, June 30, 2009. Armenian Reporter

Armenia-Turkey process discussed at ARF forum

John Evans, Ken Hachikian, Richard Hovannisian and Dennis Papazian were among speakers at a public forum titled “Armeno-Turkish Relations: Pitfalls and Possibilities” held in New York on March 7.

Supporters and opponents of the resolution packed the Committee room for nearly six hours of debate and voting. Hovhannes Nikoghosyan / The Armenian Reporter

Congressional committee passes Armenian Genocide resolution

On March 4, after a three-hour debate and 90-minute vote, the House of Representatives' Committee on Foreign Affairs narrowly passed the Armenian Genocide resolution with 23 voting in favor and 22 against despite a last-moment White House call to hold off the vote; a full tabulation of votes is provided.

Obama Administration silent on Genocide resolution

Washington forum focuses on Armenia-Diaspora Relations

Rep. Sherman helps rally support for Armenian Genocide resolution

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Armenia

View of an Armenal production facility. Rusal.ru

Aluminum foil gives Armenia boost in trade with U.S.

Despite a sharp economic downturn in 2009 Armenia registered a first-ever surplus in its trade with the United States.

Mariam Sukhudyan. Photolure

U.S. Embassy presents woman of courage award to Mariam Sukhudyan

During a ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy on March 10, 2010, Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch presented the U.S. Embassy of Armenia's first ever Woman of Courage Award to the civil society activist Miss Mariam Sukhudyan.

Armenia Fund USA forges telemedicine partnerships

Olympic snowboarders visit Armenia

Land and Culture launches 2010 campaign

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Community

A pallet of humanitarian aid being unloaded from the UAF cargo plane at Yerevan Airport. Courtesy UAF

UAF: Armenian Assembly dropped from membership roster

"The Armenian Assembly had informed the United Armenian Fund that, due to financial difficulties, it is unable to pay its share of the UAF's annual operating budget," the UAF Board of Directors told The Armenian Reporter in a statement.

The Gregorian family, including Dro (on right) and Greg (2nd from left) at the Army-Navy game on Christmas Day 2009. Courtesy photo

Gregorian brothers follow in military dad’s footsteps

For Felix Gregorian, nothing could be prouder than having two sons attending the most prestigious military academies in the land, writes Tom Vartabedian.

AESA announces Science Olympiad winners

ASA kids briefed on life in post-disaster Haiti

Sassounian to speak at April 25 Times Square commemoration

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Commentary

David Grigorian (standing) holds up a copy of PFA's report during Feb. 28 presentation. Policy Forum Armenia

A free, independent, and united Diaspora?

Within weeks of one another, Harut Sassounian and Policy Forum Armenia issued proposals for a trans-national representative organization for the Armenian Diaspora. Nareg Seferian looks at the proposals and offers his ideas.

Sts. Tarkmanchatz Armenian school of Jerusalem: taking a step into the future

The students in the Sts. Tarkmanchatz Armenian School Kindergarten classes happily gathered together with their classmates and teachers.

On present and future of Jerusalem's Armenian school

Preservation and future of the Armenian Quarter and community of Jerusalem rests on success of Saints Tarkmanchatz Armenian School, Ani Nalbandian argues in a commentary.

Genocide survivor’s wish for his son fulfilled

Can Armenia-Turkey protocols be ratified separately?

Armenian music holds a steady beat

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International

Presidents of Armenia (left) and France Serge Sargsyan and Nicolas Sarkozy pose outside the presidential palace in Paris. Armenian President's office

French president thanked for "consistency" on Armenian Genocide

Armenia and France exchanged traditional expressions of mutual amity between two countries, as their presidents met in Paris on March 10. And lately, the friendship has expanded into more concrete areas of cooperation - economics and defense.

View of the Russian checkpoint at Russian-Georgian border. Itar Tass-Photolure

Russia, Georgia re-open border in Armenia-mediated deal

On ground traffic between Russia and Georgia resumed via Lars check-point on March 1 after a three-year closure, also restoring Armenia's ground communications with Russia and Europe.

Armenian Americans protest Azerbaijan’s conduct

Reports: U.S. praises Armenia, unhappy with Turkey

Sargsyan talks Karabakh, Turkey at London think tank

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CBS' "60 Minutes" on Armenian Genocide

In a segment that aired on February 28, "60 Minutes" correspondent Bob Simon joins author Peter Balakian on a trip to Der Zor in the Syrian desert.

Editorial

More united than we seem

The State Department's unusual guest list for a proposed meeting of Armenian-American representatives with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has caused controversy. Despite the divisions highlighted by the controversy, Armenian-Americans are united on key matters of policy.

Take advantage of internship opportunities

Armenian organizations offer wonderful opportunities to Armenians of all ages and descriptions to develop professionally and personally. Consider taking advantage of these opportunities. (And many of them are not limited to the summer.)