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.



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.




Arts & Culture



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




National



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

Armenian-Americans Gather For Public Forum on Armeno-Turkish Relations

On March 7, over 300 Armenian Americans gathered at the New York Hilton to discuss “Armeno-Turkish Relations: Pitfalls and Possibilities,” at a public forum organized by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation New York and New Jersey committees.



Bedross Der Matossian. Courtesy photo

MIT hosts conference on America’s response to Armenian Genocide

"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.



Obama Administration silent on Genocide resolution

Washington forum focuses on Armenia-Diaspora Relations

Rep. Sherman helps rally support for Armenian Genocide resolution




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.



Armenia Fund USA forges telemedicine partnerships

Armenia Fund USA has taken critical steps to enhance and modernize health care and medical education in Armenia and Karabakh with the establishment of a new entity called HyeBridge Telehealth.



Olympic snowboarders visit Armenia

Land and Culture launches 2010 campaign

Gyumri music school recovers from ruins




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.



Sassounian to speak at April 25 Times Square commemoration

Armenian American Calendar of Events

AIWA’s March 28 event features McGill Prof. Rita Kuyumjian




Commentary



Paul Kazarosian.

Genocide survivor’s wish for his son fulfilled

As a genocide survivor, Harry Kazarosian wanted nothing better than an honorable life for his family and more than anything else, he wanted his son to attend Harvard University, writes Tom Vartabedian.



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

On importance 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.



Can Armenia-Turkey protocols be ratified separately?

Armenian music holds a steady beat

Opinion: If only more Armenians were good Armenians




International



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.



Armenians protest at Azerbaijani embassy in U.S.

Armenian Americans protest Azerbaijan’s conduct

Several dozen protestors recently gathered outside Azerbaijan’s embassy to mark the anniversary of the start of anti-Armenian violence in Azerbaijan and to denounce that country’s present-day policies, the Armenian Reporter's Emil Sanamyan was on site.



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

Sargsyan talks Karabakh, Turkey at London think tank

Armenian Consulate in LA hosts consular corps meeting




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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.)