DPA removed statement "The UN interprets a massacre as a genocide" from archivesMarch 14, 2007 - 19:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's Berlin ambassador M. Ali Irtemcelik objected to the statement that the German agency DPA used in its article published on February 14: "The UN interprets a massacre as a genocide." The DPA has removed the statement from its archives and announced it to its subscribers. Turkey's ambassador sent a letter to the agency two times and the agency accepted their fault in the end. The agency announced that they have modified their records. In the news of DPA under the title "Turkish ambassador: not genocide" it said: "Turkish ambassador Mehmet Ali Irtemcelik emphasized that the concept of 'genocide' was defined in the UN's agreement in 1948. Irtemcelik pointed out that there is no proof that one of the UN's organs accepted this definition and that the issue was only dealt by a sub-committee," reports Sabah newspaper. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |