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RUSSIA TO STRENGTHEN CUSTOMS CONTROL OF SOUTHERN BORDERS

February 15, 2003 - 21:31 AMT  21:25 GMT
In particular, a new Daghestan customs post will be opened at the frontier with Azerbaijan.

NO RELIGIOUS OR ETHNIC FACTORS IN KARABAKH CONFLICT, AZERI FOREIGN MINISTER SAID

February 15, 2003 - 21:30 AMT  21:25 GMT
In his words, achieving peace and stability is of high importance to the South Caucasus, as the Nagorno Karabakh conflict impedes the economic progress of the region.

SENATOR THADDEUS McCOTTER JOINS CONGRESSIONAL ARMENIAN CAUCUS

February 15, 2003 - 21:29 AMT  21:25 GMT
The Senator was co-author of Michigan legislation permanently designating April 24th of each year as "Michigan Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923."

ATOM EGOYAN'S "ARARAT" FILM BEST CANADIAN FILM IN 2002

February 15, 2003 - 21:29 AMT  21:25 GMT
Moreover, "Ararat" got another four awards at the "Genie" awards ceremony held in Toronto the other day.

PEACE MAKERS READY TO RECOGNIZE KARABAKH AS INDEPENDENT COUNTRY

February 14, 2003 - 04:00 AMT  21:25 GMT
Russian President’s visit to Paris was an unpleasant surprise for Azerbaijan. Statement of Jacques Chirac made during the joint press conference, in fact means that France allows the possibility of an independent status for Nagorno Karabakh, or its reunification with Armenia. The French leader made it understand that the official Paris was not going to recognize the sovereignty of Azerbaijan over Karabakh, predetermining results of negotiations. Chirac emphasized that the approaches of Vladimir Putin to the principles of Karabakh settlement were identical.
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