Cher teaming with Nancy Pelosi for Int'l Women's Day celebrationFebruary 21, 2019 - 18:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - This year’s International Women’s Day is about to become a star-studded event — thanks to Cher, EW reports. VH1 is marking the celebration of all things female with the VH1 Trailblazer Honors, a one-hour special dedicated to some of today’s most respected politicians, entertainers, artists, and activists. At the center of the big event will be four honorees: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke, director Ava DuVernay, and Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood. None other than Cher will be on hand to present to Pelosi. The television special, which is set to air Friday, March 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1 and Logo, will also feature performances by Rita Ora and Elle King (who will sing “Baby Outlaw” from her latest studio album, Shake the Spirit) and appearances by Anita Hill, Mindy Kaling, Alyssa Milano, and Samira Wiley in addition to the honorees. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |