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Azerbaijan News Archives for November 2009

Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

Eurasian market more important than Customs union: European expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend Capital V. Zhavoronkova /

The market of Asia and Europe for Kazakhstan, Russia and Belorussia will be more interesting in future than the market inside a new customs union, European expert on energy in Central Asia, Stefan Meister, said.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

VISA International supports cashless transfers in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend Capital N.Ismayilova /

The International Payment System VISA International continues active collaboration with Azerbaijani banks and pays special attention to on-line payment development in the global financial crisis, Area Manager CIS at Visa Aleksandr Kalita said, on Nov.24

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec. 1 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

On Nov. 30, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from the nameless heights in the Fizuli region and from an area outside the Gorgan, Ashagi Abdurahmanli and Garakhanbayli villages at 06.30-06.45, 06.35- 06.50, 06.50- 07.00, 17.00-17.05, 21.50-22.05 and 22.45- 23.15 and at 06.30-06.45 on Dec.1.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

U.S. bank ups oil price forecasts

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend capital A. Badalova /

One of the biggest U.S banks, JPMorgan, has increased its forecasts for oil prices both for 2009 and 2010. Under, the bank's monthly report, the main factor keeping the oil prices are global liquidity and the weakness of the U.S dollar.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

INTERVIEW

Kazakhstan's chairmanship to OSCE is chance for country to contribute to strengthening regional and global security: future OSCE chairman-in-office Kanat Saudabayev (INTERVIEW)

Kazakhstan, Astana, November 30 / Trend News, K.Konyrova /

Trend News exclusive interview with Secretary of State - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Saudabayev on the threshold of the country's chairmanship to the OSCE

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

Vatican and Muslims condemn Swiss minaret ban vote

Religious leaders across the world have criticised Switzerland's referendum vote to ban the building of minarets, BBC reported.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

Azerbaijan's foreign minister leaves for Athens

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 30 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

In Monday night, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov left for Athens to attend the annual meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the OSCE, which will be held on Dec. 1-2 in the capital of Greece.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

Swiss minister: Minaret ban targets fundamentalism

Switzerland says the country's new ban on the building of minarets is not aimed at Muslims but at Islamic fundamentalism, AP reported.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

Azerbaijani pilgrims leave from Mecca to homeland

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 30 / Trend News, T.Jafarov /

Azerbaijani pilgrims arriving in Mecca for the Hajj by bus are returning to their homeland and moved from the city towards Syria, the representative of the Caucasus Muslims Department (CMD) Haji Hamdullah Babayev, who accompanies the pilgrims, told Trend News by telephone on Nov. 30.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

The OIC Secretary General is disappointed and concerned over Swiss ban on minarets in Switzerland

The Secretary General of the OIC, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu voiced his disappointment and concern with the result of the public referendum which took place in Switzerland yesterday, 29th November 2009, on the initiative to ban building of minarets in the mosques in Switzerland, Trend News reported according to OIC Press Release.

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Monday Nov 30 | en.trend.az | Trend_News

future OSCE chairman-in-office Kanat Saudabayev

As OSCE chairman-in-office, Kazakhstan will actively participate in negotiation process under auspices of Minsk Group: future OSCE chairman-in-office Kanat Saudabayev

Kazakhstan, Astana, November 30 / Trend News, K.Konirova /

Kazakhstan, as an OSCE Chairman-in-Office, will actively participate in the negotiation process under the auspices of the Minsk Group, Kanat Saudabayev, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, the future OSCE Chairman-in-Office in 2010, said in an exclusive interview with Trend News.

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Monday Nov 30 | EurasiaNet

Azerbaijan: Tyumen-Baku Train Escapes Bombing Incident

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is linking a railway explosion that took place on November 30 in Russia's North Caucasian republic of Dagestan to a blast that derailed the Nevskiy Express train en route from Moscow to St.

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Monday Nov 30 | Groong Armenian News Network

Armenia, NKR Yawn At Azerbaijan's Threats

Date : Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:23:35 +0400 ARMENIA, NKR YAWN AT AZERBAIJAN'S THREATS news.am Nov 25 2009 Armenia After the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to refrain from militant rhetoric, Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Safar Abiyev has undertaken this mission to carry it out with martinetism.

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Monday Nov 30 | Groong Armenian News Network

Talks Conclude As Azerbaijan Threatens Armenia With Military Action

Date : Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:36:25 +0400 TALKS CONCLUDE AS AZERBAIJAN THREATENS ARMENIA WITH MILITARY ACTION Lilit Gevorgyan World Markets Research Centre Global Insight Nov 23 2009 Armenian President Serzh Sargsian and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, met on 22 November 2009 in Germany for Organisation for Security Co-operation in Europe ...

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Sun Nov 29, 2009

Today.Az

CoE Ago Group is on visit to Azerbaijan

23. The aim of the visit is to assess Azerbaijan's fulfilling the commitments to the Council of Europe.

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BAKU: OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Make A Statement On Azerbaijani, Ar

Date : Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:17 +0400 OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS MAKE A STATEMENT ON AZERBAIJANI, ARMENIAN PRESIDENTS' MEETING AzerTag Nov 23 2009 Azerbaijan The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassadors Yury Merzlyakov of Russia, Bernard Fassier of France, and Robert Bradtke of the United States, released the following statement today.

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Today.Az

Progress achieved in Munich meeting of Azerbaijani, Armenian...

The meeting lasted for more than 4 hours which also shows importance of the meeting, he said.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News, Ilham Aliyev

Sat Nov 28, 2009

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"Azerbaijan Is Concerned About Turkey-Armenia Rapprochement"

Date : Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:49:47 +0400 "AZERBAIJAN IS CONCERNED ABOUT TURKEY-ARMENIA RAPPROCHEMENT" Eurasian Home Analytical Resource http://www.eurasianhome.org/xml/t/expert.xml?lang=en&nic=expert&pid=2242&qmonth=0&qyear=0 Nov 26 2009 ELDAR ISMAILOV, Doctor of History, professor of Baku State University, director of the NGO "For Civil Society", ...

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S/E Europe

On a windswept hilltop looking down at the Azerbaijani capital Baku, Turkish flags flutter over a monument that testifies to decades of close ties between the two nations.

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en.trend.az | Trend_News

Azeri paraolympians win gold and silver in Championship

Azeri paraolympians win gold and silver in Championship Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.28 / Trend News, F.Huseynov / Azerbaijani paraolympians won gold and silver in the Championship.

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Azerbaijan's Victory In New War Not Obvious

Date : Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:07:26 +0400 AZERBAIJAN'S VICTORY IN NEW WAR NOT OBVIOUS PanARMENIAN.Net 26.11.2009 13:07 GMT+04:00 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's warlike statements on the threshold of the meeting with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan in Munich considerably damaged Karabakh talks, according to Andrey ...

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

Today.Az

Azerbaijani president receives chief of "Ago" monitoring group

25. Stelian Stoian thanked the Head of State for providing conditions to bring a group`s itenerary into existence.

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Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs may sign document in upcoming meeting: Russian expert

'Statements by representatives of the Minsk Group on the outcome of the sixth round contain a reference to some significant progress in the negotiations.

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Singaporean company to build shipyard in Azerbaijan

20, in Baku a memorandum of understanding was signed on the construction and operation of the shipbuilding yard by the Singaporean Keppel Offshore & Marine Company.

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Azerbaijan reiterates military threats over Karabakh

Azerbaijan's defense minister reiterated threats of the possible use of force in resolving the dispute over Nagorgny Karabakh with Armenia.

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

Groong Armenian News Network

ANKARA: Armenia Threatens Azeris With Karabakh Recognition

Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:43 +0400 ARMENIA THREATENS AZERIS WITH KARABAKH RECOGNITION www.worldbulletin.net Nov 23 2009 Turkey Armenian forces occupied the territory of 100,000 people and seven surrounding Azeri districts.

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BAKU: Progress Achieved In Munich Meeting Of Azerbaijani, Armenian P

From : Katia Peltekian Date : Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:27:58 +0400 PROGRESS ACHIEVED IN MUNICH MEETING OF AZERBAIJANI, ARMENIAN PRESIDENTS: AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTRY Today http://www.today.az/news/politics/57715.html Nov 24 2009 Azerbaijan During the Munich meeting, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan conducted ...

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Caspian Sea to up fight against drugs, arms trafficking: Iranian official

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News T. Jafarov /

Combating illegal fishing, arms and drugs smuggling and environmental hazards were discussed during a meeting of border service heads of Caspian countries in Baku this week.

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Azerbaijani MPs want Nagorno Karabakh report

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.26 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

Azerbaijani MPs want the foreign minister to issue a report on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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Azerbaijani progress in migration is best way to reach liberalization of visa regime with EU

Azerbaijani progress in migration is best way to reach liberalization of visa regime with EU: European Commissioner Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner (INTERVIEW)

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News E. Ostapenko /

European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner spoke in an exclusive interview with Trend News European Desk on the eve of her abdication.

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Iran, Azerbaijan to fight drug trafficking: Iranian official

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

Iran is ready to fight against drug trafficking together with Azerbaijan.

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Illegal religious literature confiscated in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.26 / Trend News, K.Zerbaliyeva/

Employees of Azerbaijani law-enforcement bodies confiscated illegal religious literature.

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en.trend.az | Trend_News

Is the South Caucasus an EU priority? Time will tell: European analyst

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News E. Ostapenko /

Solving conflicts in neighboring EU countries is a major issue for the cabinet of the first EU foreign minister. However, whether it is a priority for the EU will become clear only in several months, European Policy Center Director of Studies Antonio Missiroli told Trend News today.

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Azerbaijan's president visits Juma mosque

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited the Juma Mosque in Shamakhi region, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijani president inaugurates new building for YAP Shamakhy regional branch

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today inaugurated a new building for the New Azerbaijan Party`s (YAP) Shamakhi regional branch, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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ANAS and Tabriz University sign cooperation agreement

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) Head Mahmud Karimov and Rector of the Tabriz University Muhammedtagi Alavi have signed an agreement on cooperation in education and research, the İRNA news agency reported.

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Azerbaijani president opens Heydar Aliyev Center in Shamakhi

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev today attended inauguration ceremony of the Heydar Aliyev Center in Shamakhi city, one of the cultural centers of country, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan's president inspects reconstruction in Heydar Aliyev Park

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today inspected reconstruction work in the Heydar Aliyev park here, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijani president inaugurates diagnostic & treatment center in Shamakhi

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has inaugurated today here a Diagnostic and Treatment Center, the state AzerTaj news agency reported.

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BSEC to study environmental terrorism in occupied Azerbaijani territories

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

The Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) may establish a commission to study Armenia's environmental terrorism in the occupied Azerbaijani territories.

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Former British PM to visit Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News S.Agayeva /

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will pay a private visit to Azerbaijan Dec. 1 upon the invitation of the Azerbaijani company AZMECO, AZMECO Board Chairman Nizami Piriyev told Trend News today.

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Dormitory to be built for officers in South Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Lankaran, Nov. 26 / Trend News P. Aliyev /

New dormitory for officers was constructed in the Lankaran region of Azerbaijan (270km south of Baku)

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Construction operations complete at Sumgayit Carton

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.26 / Trend Capital /

Construction operations at the paper-processing plant Sumgait Carton have ended, Sumgayit Executive Power reported today.

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Turkmenistan considers Caspian gas pipeline project and Nabucco: Turkmen president

Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Nov. 26 / Trend Capital H.Hasanov /

While implementing its gas pipeline project in China and Iran, Turkmenistan has not dismissed the prospective of the Caspian gas pipeline project to Russia or Nabucco pipeline to Europe, Turkmen President Gurbangulu Berdimuhammedov said today at a business forum in Rome.

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Turkish citizen in Baku attempts to commit suicide

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.26 /Trend News, H.Bagirov /

A Turkish citizen attempted suicide in Baku.

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Parliament approves Azerbaijani 2010 public budget

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend Capital I.Khalilova /

The Azerbaijani parliament approved the draft forecasts on 2010 public budget, the consolidated budget and socio-economic concept for 2010 and subsequent three year by 101 votes in favor and 8 against.

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Azerbaijan proposes to host World Football Championship

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News F.Huseynli /

The Azerbaijani Football Federations Association (AFFA) proposed hosting the World Football Championship for young women this week.

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Iranian ambassador congratulates Azerbaijani people

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohammad Bagir Behrami congratulated the Azerbaijani government and people on the Kurban holiday.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

en.trend.az | Trend_News

Azerbaijani pilgrims safe despite heavy rains in Saudi Arabia

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

No Azerbaijani pilgrims have been injured due to the heavy rains in Saudi Arabia this week.

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Leader: Occupiers support terrorism in region

The following is the text of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's message to the Hajj pilgrims, Press TV reported.

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OSCE Centre launches lectures on international human rights law for Turkmen students

Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Nov. 26 / Trend Capital H.Hasanov /

An OSCE Centre-supported five-day series of lectures on international human rights law for students of Turkmenistan's Institute for International Relations started in Ashgabat, the OSCE Office in Ashgabat reported.

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Days of Azerbaijani Culture to be held in Egypt: ambassador

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 25 / Trend News, U.Sadikhova /

Days of Azerbaijani Culture will be held in Egypt in January 2010, as well as there are plans to hold the fourth session of the inter-governmental commission on cooperation between the two countries, Azerbaijani ambassador to Cairo Faig Bagirov told Trend News.

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Lack of diplomatic experience of first EU foreign minister not to present obstacles: expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 25 / Trend News, E.Ostapenko /

The lack of diplomatic experience of the first EU Foreign Minister Catherine Ashton, who will now pursue the foreign policy of the EU, does not mean that she will not be able to manage her mission, the Director of Studies at the European Policy Centre in Brussels Antonio Missiroli said.

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US welcomes settlement moratorium

US President Barack Obama's administration welcomed Israel's decision Wednesday to freeze new construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank temporarily as a step toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Jerusalem Post reported.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 26 / Trend News K. Zarbaliyeva/

On Nov. 25, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from an area outside the Mosesgerkh and Aygepar villages in the Armenian Berd region at 11:55-12:20 and 12:50-13:05 to the Alibayli village in the Tovuz region.

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Norway opens first osmotic power plant

Norway has unveiled the world's first osmotic power plant, which utilizes the energy unleashed when fresh water and seawater are mixed to produce clean electricity, Press TV reported.

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Obama climate summit attendance welcomed in Europe

President Obama's decision to attend the UN climate talks in Copenhagen has been welcomed by European leaders, BBC reported.

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Barack Obama vows greenhouse gas emissions cuts

President Barack Obama is to pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the US in several stages, beginning with a 17% cut by 2020, the White House has said, BBC reported.

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Swiss court grants Polanski bail in US child sex case

A Swiss court has accepted film-maker Roman Polanski's plea to be freed on $4.5m bail from a Swiss jail where he is being held for a US child sex case, BBC reported.

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Azerbaijan President orders constructing new children'shospital and maternity home in Agdam district

On Nov. 25, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on additional measures to improve the provision of medical services in Agdam region, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Education ministers of Georgia and Azerbaijan visited Azerbaijani school in Marneuli

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 25 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Education Minister of Azerbaijan Misir Mardanov was satisfied with the condition of schools in Marneuli region of Georgia, populated by the Azerbaijanis. On Nov. 25, with his Georgian counterpart Nika Gvaramiya, Azerbaijani Minister visited school number 3 in Marneuli.

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Azerbaijani MP to attend event of European Political Center

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 25 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

Azerbaijani MP will attend the event of the European Political Center.

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First Lady of Egypt becomes honorary doctor of Azerbaijani university

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 25 / Trend News, U.Sadikhova /

First Lady of Egypt Susan Mubarak was conferred the rank of an honorary doctor of Azerbaijan Economic University. The Diploma of Honorary Doctor was handed by rector Shamsaddin Hajiyev during his visit to Egypt, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Egypt Faig Bagirov told Trend News.

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President of Azerbaijan receives Polish delegation led by minister of national defense

On Nov. 25, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Polish delegation led by Minister of National Defense Bogdan Klich, AzerTAj state news agency reported. The President said relationship between Azerbaijan and Poland was developing successfully. He described bilateral political ties as "high level".

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Prospects of military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Poland discussed in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 25 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva /

The prospects of military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Poland were discussed at a meeting held in Baku on Nov. 25.

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Polish defense minister to arrive in Tbilisi from Baku

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 25 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Polish Defense Minister Bogdan Klich will arrive in Tbilisi on a working visit on Nov. 26. The Polish Defense Minister arrives in Georgia within the regional tour, a source at the Georgian Defense Ministry said.

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Azerbaijan president receives delegation of Ago monitoring group

On Nov. 25, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by the head of the Ago monitoring group, Ambassador of Romania to the Council of Europe Stelian Stoyan, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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OMV puts Nabucco above South Stream

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend Capital A.Badalova /

Austria's oil and gas company OMV regards the Nabucco gas pipeline project as a priority, OMV Chief Executive Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer was quoted as saying by Reuters today.

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Azerbaijani 2010 public budget corresponds to reality: expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend Capital N.Ismayilova /

The 2010 Azerbaijani state budget corresponds with reality, ex-Economics, Finance and Credit Policy Apparatus ex-head at the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers Ogtay Hagverdiyev said.

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Azerbaijan devises religious map

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

"Azerbaijan has devised the first map reflecting religious situation in the country," Chairman of State Committee on Religious Organizations Hidayat Orujov said.

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Azerbaijani FM receives Moldavian ex-ambassador to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

Azerbaijani foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Moldavian ex-ambassador Ion Rob completing his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, the foreign ministry press-center told Trend News today.

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'Azerbaijani Diary' published in Strasbourg

France, Strasbourg, Nov. 25 / Trend News A. Maharramli /

An Azerbaijani notebook was published in Strasbourg, Azerbaijan's Permanent Mission to the Council of Europe told Trend News today.

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Police will stop all illegal Student Day activities: Iranian official

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News /

"We do not have any information about any activities to be held on Student Day, Dec. 7," Police Chief General Ismail Ahmadi Moghaddam was quoted as saying by the Ilna news agency. "But the police will stop all illegal meetings and rallies on this day." The statement was made at the conference "Police, Security and Prospects Until 2025."

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Aliyev Dwelt On Karabakh

Date : Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:51 +0400 ALIYEV DWELT ON KARABAKH Lragir.am 18/11/2009 The Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev, addressing the ceremony of opening a building for refugees, said that for the settlement of the Karabakh issue there are two ways - peace or military.

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Azerbaijani, Turkish diaspora organizations hold joint meeting in Germany

21-22, Azerbaijan State Committee for Diaspora said. Vice-speaker of Azerbaijani parliament Bahar Muradova, chief of socio-political department of Azerbaijan's Presidential Administration Ali Hasanov, chairman of Azerbaijan State Committee for Diaspora Nazim Ibrahimov, parliamentarians Sabir Rustamkhanli and Fazil Mustafa, several Turkish ...

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Caucasus Muslims Spiritual leader congratulates Azerbaijani people on Kurban holiday

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

Caucasus Muslims Spiritual Leader Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the Kurban holiday today.

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First int'l human capital conference opens in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend Capital H. Veliyev /

The first international conference on "Human Capital. Government. Business" opened in Baku Nov. 25 upon the initiative of the Allianz Group Company.

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OSCE Minsk Group imitates talks: Azerbaijani delegation deputy head in PACE

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News K. Zarbaliyeva /

Azerbaijani delegation deputy head in PACE accuses OSCE Minsk Group of imitating talks to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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Obama to pardon turkey

President Barack Obama will publicly pardon a turkey in a Rose Garden ceremony Wednesday, honoring a Thanksgiving season tradition that dates to Harry Truman's presidency, AP reported.

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Azerbaijan registers opposition party

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

Azerbaijan has registered the opposition party Aydinlar, party deputy chairman Qabil Ibrahimli told Trend News today.

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Azerbaijan should improve domestic violence legislation: vice speaker

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.25 / Trend News, K.Zerbaliyeva /

There is a need to further improve domestic violence legislation, Azerbaijani Vice Parliamentary Speaker Bahar Muradova said today.

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New Korean ambassador to Azerbaijan takes office

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

New Korean Ambassador to Azerbaijan Li Chi-Han presented his credentials to Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Press Center told Trend News.

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Pardon for Azerbaijani bloggers can be considered after all court proceedings: ombudsman

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

A pardon for two young bloggers recently given a prison sentence can only be discussed after all the court proceedings have ended, Azerbaijani Ombudsman Elmira Suleymaniova said today.

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Azerbaijan, India to hold political talks: ambassador

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News S.Agayeva /

Azerbaijan and India are likely to develop the political cooperation.

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Iranian official visits Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

Iran's Border Service new Commander Maj. Gen. Hussein Zulfugar is on visit to Baku, Spokesman to the Iranian embassy in Azerbaijan Abbas Isgandari told Trend News today.

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OIC Secretary General calls on Islamic world to examine CRC

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News U.Sadikoha /

The Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, called on Islamic world to examine Convention on the Rights of the Child to surmount hurdles impeding implementation, the OIC statement wrote.

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Polish defense minister to discuss military cooperation in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

Polish Defense Minister Bogdan Klich will discuss military and technical cooperation with Azerbaijan in Baku.

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Azerbaijan's penitentiary service to cooperate with OSCE

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

The Azerbaijani Justice Ministry's Penitentiary Service is likely to cooperate with the OSCE in establishing a national preventive mechanism (NPM), Deputy Justice Minister and Penitentiary Service head Nazim Alakbarov said at a seminar in Baku today.

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Azerbaijan ranks first place among CIS countries on trade with Georgia

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 25 / Trend Capital N. Kirtskhalia /

Azerbaijan ranks the first place among CIS countries. Georgia has the biggest turnover with Azerbaijan. Turnover with Azerbaijan hit $452.9 million or 64.5 percent more in January-October 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, the Georgian statistical department said.

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Azerbaijani, Japanese music similiar: Japanese ambassador

Azerbaijani, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

"Azerbaijani and Japanese music have much in common," Japanese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Masamitsu Oki said today.

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Mutual understanding unites Baku, Prague: Azerbaijani ambassador

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News, E.Ostapenko /

"The negotiataions held between the Azerbaijani and Czech delegations in Prague [yesterday] were productive and held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding," Azerbaijani Ambassador to the Czech Republic Tahir Tagizade told Trend News today.

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AGO Group studies human rights situation in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

The AGO Group and Azerbaijani lawyers discsued human rights in Azerbaijan and court verdicts, Public Defender Elchin Behbudov told Trend News.

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Two cars clash in Baku: there are victims

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

Two people died and four injured as a result of two cars clash in Baku on Nov. 24 at night.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

On Nov. 24, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from an area outside the Ashagi Veysalli and Ashagi Abdulrahmanli villages in the Fizuli region at 16:35-16:45, 19:25-19:35 and 22:50-23:10 and from an area outside Kuropatkino village in Khojavend region at 19:55-20:05, 21:49-22:02, 20:20-20:30 and 21:50-22:05, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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Number of people living with HIV continues to grow: UNAIDS

The number of people living with HIV worldwide continued to grow in 2008, reaching an estimated 33. 4 million, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) said on Tuesday, Xinhua reported.

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Crude prices sink to $76 per barrel

Oil prices fell to around $76 a barrel Tuesday with new data showing a slow U.S. economic recovery and consumer confidence that remains lukewarm at best, AP reported.

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Azerbaijani President ends visit to Russia

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today wrapped up his working visit to Russian city of Ulyanovsk, and returned home, Azertaj State News Agency reported.

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Azerbaijan president extends national holiday congratulations to head of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zeljko Komsic on the national holiday - the Day of Education of Bosnia and Herzegovina, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President amends several laws

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev issued a decree making amendments and additions to some laws, AzerTAj state news agency reported

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All conditions created in Azerbaijan for campaigning for municipal elections: CEC chairman

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 24 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

All conditions have been created in Azerbaijan for campaigning for the municipal elections, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Mazahir Panahov said at a meeting with a delegation of the Ago monitoring group of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.

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Azerbaijan President visits Nariman Narimanov's monument in Ulyanovsk

On Nov. 24, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited a monument to Nariman Narimanov here, AzerTAj state news agency reported. The Head of State laid flowers at the monument. President Ilham Aliyev chatted with members of the Azerbaijani diaspora.

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Azerbaijan has problems with only restoration of rights of refugees and IDPs

Azerbaijan has problems with only restoration of rights of refugees and IDPs: head of parliamentary commission.

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

Azerbaijan has problems with only restoration of the rights of refugees and IDPs, said head of parliamentary commission.

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Caucasus Muslims Office re-registered

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 24 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva /

State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations registered Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO). During the meeting at the Committee on Nov. 24, Chairman Hidayat Orujov presented to the Chairman of CMO Haji Allahshukur Pashazade the registration certificate.

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Law on advocacy must be adopted in Azerbaijan: experts

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 24 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva /

A new perfect law on advocacy must be adopted in order to solve the problems existing in Azerbaijan in the sphere of the legal profession, experts say. The roundtable "Advocacy institute in Azerbaijan: realities and prospects" held in Baku on Nov. 24 focused on the current situation and problems in this regard.

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If everyone in world would have relations such as between Russia and Azerbaijan, world would not have problems: Azerbaijan president

The Presidents of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev and Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, believes that the relations between the two countries are an example of good-neighborly and friendly relations, RIA Novosti reported.

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Azerbaijani, Russian Presidents open monument to Heydar Aliyev in Ulyanovsk

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev laid a wreath on the monument to Heydar Aliyev in Ulyanovsk. Afterwards, both presidents met with representatives of Azerbaijani Diaspora who attended the ceremony.

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Armenian Forces Kill Azerbaijani Civilian: Reports

Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:18:24 +0400 ARMENIAN FORCES KILL AZERBAIJANI CIVILIAN: REPORTS Agence France Presse Nov 23 2009 France BAKU -- Armenian forces killed an Azerbaijani civilian near the breakaway region of Nagorny Karabakh, Azerbaijani media reported on Monday.

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RA Foreign Ministry makes positive assessments on Munich meeting

'I can't say everything went smooth, but there was certain progress,' Mr. Nalbandyan said.

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European investors aim for Azerbaijan's food industry

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend Capital /

Representatives of the East Capital Swedish investment fund will arrive in Baku in late November, the ADA Group said today.

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South Caucasus and Central Asia ready to establish new Eurasian structure: experts

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News E. Ostapenko /

Integration prospects for South Caucasus and Central Asia were discussed during round-table talks at the RIA Novosti Press Center in Baku today.

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Azerbaijani, Russian Presidents participate in opening ceremony of bridge via Volga (UPDATE)

EDITOR's NOTE: Details have been added after the sixth paragraph

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have participated in opening ceremony of the upper tier a new bridge via Volga, RIA Novosti reported.

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Russian President meets Azerbaijani counterpart in Ulyanovsk airport

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Ulyanovsk. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met him in the airport, RIA Novosti reported.

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Azerbaijani diplomat speaks with Los Angeles Jewish community

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News /

Azerbaijani Consul General Elin Suleymanov delivered a lecture during the weekly service at the Temple Judea Synagogue upon the invitation of a Los Angeles Jewish community, the Azerbaijani Consulate General in the U.S. reported.

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Iran casts doubt on US offer of help over Caspian Sea

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has called into question a US offer to help Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan over their disputes in the Caspian Sea.

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Azerbaijan implements most Council of Europe commitments: MP

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

"Azerbaijan has implemented most of the commitments to the Council of Europe and today our country has close cooperation with this structure," Azerbaijani International and Inter-parliamentary Committee Vice Chairman Gultakin Hajibeyli told Trend News today.

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Vienna to mull Nabucco & South Stream

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend Capital /

The Swiss international organization Crans Montana Forum will organize the Nabucco & South Stream: new prospects for European energy security forum in Vienna on Dec.10-12. Trend News agency is the media partner of the event.

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Georgian FM to discuss implementation of Medvedev-Sarkozy agreement in Paris

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 24 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze will pay an official visit to France Nov. 24, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said at a briefing today.

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ADA Foreign Policy Program finishes six-month state training program

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / corr Trend News / K.Zerbaliyeva /

The Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) organized a six-month foreign policy training program for several state bodies.

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Azerbaijani youth visits Romania

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

A delegation of 15 Azerbaijani youths paid an eight-day visit to Romania upon the invitation of Bucharest's second sector mayor and with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

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Azerbaijan prints first teen scientific magazine

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.23 / Trend News, T.Jafarov /

The first teen scientific magazine Junior has been published in Azerbaijan. The magazine will be printed on the basis of the Junior Science and Vie magazine published in France.

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Azerbaijani president heads to Russia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today left for a working visit to Ulyanovsk city of Russia, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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Bus overturns in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

Passenger Bus No. 165 overturned in the Rasulzade settlement in Baku's Binagadi district today. Passengers were injured as a result of the incident, eyewitness told Trend News.

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AGO Group mulls political and social situation with Azerbaijani opposition

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

During a visit to Baku from Nov. 23, the AGO Group discussed with the Azerbaijani opposition in Baku the country's political and social situation and municipal and parliamentary elections, Umid Party Chairman Igbal Agazade told Trend News today.

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New York hosts "Jewish identity in Turkic world" symposium

U.S, New-York, Nov.24 / Trend News K.Pashayeva /

On Nov.23, the Azerbaijan Society of America (ASA) and Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC) joined the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA), the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), the "Turk of America" magazine and the Uzbek Initiative in organizing a symposium on the "Jewish identity in the Turkic world". This one-day educational conference under the Pax Turcica initiative was hosted at the Center for Jewish History in New York. Among the event co-sponsors were the International Charity Fund of Mountain Jews (STMEGI), the Bukharian Jewish Congress of US and Canada, the Turkish American Action Committee, the Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TACCI), and the "Kavkaz" Jewish Youth Center.

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House explodes in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

An explosion in an illegally built home injured two people in a Baku district.

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OSCE to monitor contact line between Azerbaijani, Armenian armies

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

Monitoring will be held on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces near the Yusifjanli village in Azerbaijan's Agdam region on Nov. 125. The monitoring will be held under a mandate of the OSCE chairman special envoy, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 24 Trend News, K. Zarbaliyeva/

On Nov. 23, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from an area outside the Mosesgerkh village in the Armenian Berd region at 11:45-12:00 to the Agdam village in the Tovuz region, as well as from areas and the positions near the Azamut village in the Armenian Ijevan region at 17:30-17:35 to the Jafarli village in the Gazakh region.

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"The situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan"

Discussion of the resolution project "The situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan" at UN GA was postponed

U.S, Washington, Nov. 24 / Trend News, N.Bogdanova /

The discussion of the resolution project "The situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan" (number 18 on UN GA's preliminary agenda) at the United Nations' General Assembly was postponed, Trend News's Washington DC correspondent was told at the UN Information Center.

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Azerbaijan president provides funds to further improve water supply in Ismayilli district

On Nov. 23, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on additional measures for further improvement of drinking water in Ismayilli district, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Saw light the collection of poems by Hasan Mulkulu

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 23 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

On Nov. 23, at an event in honor of the 105th anniversary of Azerbaijani poet Hasan Mulkulu in Baku, was held a presentation of a collection of his poems, "World, your age is unknown".

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Iran has little potential for cooperation with Latin American countries: Iranian expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 23 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

Despite Iran's strong political ties with Venezuela and Bolivia, Tehran has little potential for cooperation with strong and big countries of Latin America, Professor at the University of Glasgow, Iranian expert Reza Taghizadeh told Trend News by telephone from London.

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BP Company starts realizing new project in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 23 / Trend Capital /

BP Oil Company is launching a project in Azerbaijan "a number of reports on geo-science and engineering". BP is a participant to large-scale energy projects in Azerbaijan, in particular the development of Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli offshore oil and gas fields, Shah Deniz offshore gas condensate field, the projects of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline.

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Azerbaijan president provides funds to further improve water supply in Agsu district

On Nov. 23, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on additional measures for further improvement of drinking water in Agsu district, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan president receives U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense

On Nov. 23, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a U.S. delegation headed by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Celeste Wallander, AzerTAj state news agency reported. The talks focused on the current state of and prospects for relationship between Azerbaijan and the United States and other issues.

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Minsk hosts 10th session of council of CIS news agencies' heads

The 10th session of the council of state-run news agencies of the CIS member states started in Minsk, Belarus, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan president receives Russian presidential administration chief

On Nov. 23, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Russian Presidential Administration Chief Sergey Naryshkin, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan interested in further expansion of cooperation with United States: FM

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 23 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

Azerbaijan is interested in further expansion of cooperation with the United States, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said at a meeting with U.S. Deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Policy, Celeste Wallander, who is on a visit to Baku, on Nov. 23.

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Armenia delays Nagorno-Karabakh conflict solution: vice speaker

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 23 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

Armenia delays the solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the First Vice Speaker of the Parliament of Azerbaijan said.

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Azerbaijani party Umid intends to be leading opposition

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News A. Huseynbala /

Azerbaijani party Umid intends to be leading opposition party.

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Azerbaijan hosts training on role and purpose of constituencies

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala/

Azerbaijan hosts training on the role and purpose of the municipal elections for constituencies.

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Turkey solves Armenian issue: Turkish president

Ankara has resolved the Kurdish and Armenian issues, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said in an interview with the Italian newspaper La Stampa, the Turkish newspaper Yeni Chag reported.

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Azerbaijan shows highest development rates in CIS: Russian Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend Capital N. Ismayilova /

The establishment of the joint Russia-Azerbaijan bank VTB-Azerbaijan was possible thanks to the interest and efforts of entrepreneurs and bankers from both countries, as well as the political support of the Russian and Azerbaijani governments, Russian Presidential Administration head Sergey Naryshkin said during the opening of VTB-Azerbaijan today.

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Equal terms created for all parties ahead of elections in Azerbaijan: Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News U. Sadikhova /

Equal terms were created for the ruling New Azerbaijan Party and other parties to be register as candidates for the municipal elections, Presidential Administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev told media today.

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Azeri President believes time is on Azerbaijan's side

From : Sebouh Z Tashjian Date : Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:17:28 PST Azeri President believes time is on Azerbaijan's side 22.11.2009 16:10 GMT+04:00 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Ilham Aliyev often notes that 7 regions around former Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Republic will be returned to Azerbaijan, and the only questionable issue is to determine where the former ...

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OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs issue statement on meeting between Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents

22: "President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Armenia Serzh Sargsian met November 22, 2009 at the residence of the French Consul General in Munich at the initiative of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Ambassador Yuri Merzlyakov , Ambassador Bernard Fassier , Ambassador Robert Bradtke .

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No significant changes observed on Azerbaijani television channels: Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News U.Sadikhova /

Azerbaijani television channels have not made serious changes, Azerbaijani Presidential Administratio Chief Ramiz Mehdiyev said.

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Azerbaijani gymnasts win two medals at international tournament

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News, F.Huseynli /

German city of Paderborn hosted the international tournament on rhythmic gymnastics among juniors, where Azerbaijani gymnasts won two medals. Ekaterina Prokopenko took the second place in the competitions of gymnasts aged between 12 and 13 years. Lala Yusifova occupied the fourth place in the same age category, the Azerbaijani Gymnastics Federation told Trend News.

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Caucasus Muslim clergy deserves respect: Russian Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News U.Sadikhova /

The Caucasus Muslim clergy deserves respect for preserving interethnic and inter-religious peace in the region, Russian Presidential Administration Chief Sergey Naryshkin said in Baku today.

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New deputy minister appointed in Azerbaijani ministry of industry and energy

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend Capital /

Natiq Abbasov was appointed Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Industry and Energy in accordance with the decree of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev dated November 19, the Ministry said.

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Azerbaijani pilgrims do not have any health problems: Sheikh ul-Islam

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News U.Sadikhova /

"Azerbaijani pilgrims traveling to Mecca have not had any health problems," Caucasus Muslims Spiritual Leader Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh told Trend News today.

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Azerbaijani, U.S. officials mull situation in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Celeste Wallander discussed U.S-Azerbaijani cooperation, the situation in the South Caucasus and Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh, the ministry's press service told Trend News today.

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Ten-year old Azerbaijani chess-player becomes world champion

Azerbaijani, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News, F.Huseynli /

Ten-year old Azerbaijani chess-player Gunay Mammadzade has become a winner of World Championship held in Antalya.

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No swine flu cases among Azerbaijani pilgrims

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

No swine flu case was revealed among the Azerbaijani pilgrims.

"Azerbaijani pilgrims traveling to Mecca have not had any health problems. All Hajjis are in good health," Akhund of the Taza Pir Mosque Haji Faiz Nagizade told Trend News today over the telephone.

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AGO Group to discuss Azerbaijan's commitments to Council of Europe: group head

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

The AGO Group intends to discuss Azerbaijan's commitments to the Council of Europe in Baku, head of the group and Romanian Ambassador to the Council of Europe Stelian Stoian said today after arriving Baku.

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TurkPA should protect Turkic interests: official

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Turkish-speaking countries (TurkPA) must develop efficient mechanisms to work within international organizations to address issues affecting the interests of Turkic peoples, Azerbaijani Parliamentary Vice Speaker Bahar Muradova said at a summit of the European Azerbaijani Congress and Azerbaijani-Turkish Diaspora Organization Coordination Council, the Azerbaijani State Committee for the Diaspora said today.

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ICRC visits Armenian soldiers

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representatives visited six Armenian soldiers held in Azerbaijan.

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EBRD assists Azerbaijani bank to introduce full functional SAP for banking

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend Capital /

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development signed an agreement to participate in DemirBank's joint stock capital four years ago today, the bank said today.

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Opening of border with Armenia can damage Turkish position in world

Opening of border with Armenia can damage Turkish position in world: Azerbaijani state committee head

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

Official Ankara must take into account that weakening of Azerbaijan means the weakening of Turkey.

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U.S. company sells its stake in largest oil project in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend Capital A.Badalova /

The U.S. company Devon Energy is selling its share in the development of the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) offshore unit in Azerbaijan, hoping to focus on mining projects in the U.S.

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Nevada mulls Azerbaijan-U.S cooperation

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

Azerbaijani Consul General in Los Angeles Elin Suleymanov and vice-consul Elshan Baloglanov discussed the Azerbaijani-U.S cooperation with representatives of local authorities in Nevada, the Consulate General told Trend News.

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One of priorities of Azerbaijani and UK cooperation is energy security: ambassador

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend Capital U. Ismayilova /

The British Government pays special attention to the development of partner and economic relations between Azerbaijan and Great Britain, the British Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Dr. Carolyn Browne said on Monday during the second visit of the British business circles.

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Weekly review of Azerbaijan's currency market

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 21 / Trend Capital N.Ismayilova /

Last week the official rate of the manat against the US dollar, set by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, consolidated by 0.0001 points or 0.01 percent. The average rate was established at 0. 0. 80278 manats to 1 U.S. dollar.

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U.S official to visit Azerbaijan

U.S Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia Celeste Wallander will visit Azerbaijan today, the U.S Embassy in Azerbaijan reported.

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Armenian troops killed Azerbaijani civilian

Azerbaijan, Barda, November 22 /Trend News Sh.Jaliloglu /

Azerbaijani civilian was killed today as a result of violations of the truce by Armenian armed forces.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 23 / Trend News, K. Zarbaliyev

On Nov. 22, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from an area outside the Barekamavan village in the Armenian Noyenberyan region at 15:50-15:55 and 16:05-16:10 to the nameless heights in the Gazakh region, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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'Non-OPEC output negatively influencing oil prices'

The Iranian oil minister says the increase in crude production by non-OPEC countries has had an adverse impact on oil prices, Press TV reprorted.

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Copenhagen climate summit: 60 heads of state to attend

Hopes for the Copenhagen climate summit in December have been boosted after it emerged that more than 60 presidents and prime ministers plan to attend, BBC reported.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

"A strong willingness have been displayed in finding the ways of solution on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement"-American Co-Chair Robert Bradtke.

A strong willingness have been displayed by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia, in a finding the ways of solution on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement, the U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Robert Bradtke said.

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Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents have constructive talks: OSCE MG

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.23 /corr. Trend News E.Mamedov/

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan during the sixth meeting in this year, held on Sunday a detailed discussion of solutions to the most important issues, said in the OSCE Minsk Group statement.

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The negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict made "important progress"

The negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict made "important progress" - co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier

The negotiations held on Sunday in Munich between Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan to resolve the Nagorny- Karabakh conflict made "important progress", but still "some difficulties" had been identified in the negotiation process. , French co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group on Nagorny- Karabakh Bernard Fassier said, ITAR-TASS reported.

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President Ilham Aliyev ends visit to Germany

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today wrapped up his working visit to Germany, and returned home, Azertaj State News Agency reported.

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Palestinian authority's steps are symbolic: European expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 21 / Trend News U.Sadikhova /

The Palestinian Authority's intention to present the issue of declaration of an independent state unilaterally to voting at the UN Security Council is highly symbolic and revealing of a deep frustration with regard to the stalled peace process, said Chiara Sulmona (Chiara Sulmoni), European analyst for Middle East Policy.

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The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia met in Munich

The presidents of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan met on Sunday at the residence of the Consul General of France in Munich, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Michael Jackson Moonwalk glove auctioned for $350,000

A rhinestone-encrusted glove worn by Michael Jackson the first time he performed the Moonwalk has been sold at auction for $350,000 (£212,000), BBC reported.

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President of Azerbaijan arrives in Germany for working visit

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived on Saturday in Munich, Germany, on a working visit, Azertaj State News Agency reported.

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Azerbaijan`s President offers Independence Day greetings to Lebanese counterpart

Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to President of Lebanon Michel Suleiman on his country`s Independence Day, Azertaj State News Agency reported on Saturday.

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Actions supporting Justice for Khojali campaign take place in Switzerland

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 21 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

In the Swiss cities of Basel and Zurich, actions were held in support of the campaign Justice for Khojali. The actions were held on Nov. 19-20 as part of concerts devoted to the Days of Culture of Azerbaijan in Switzerland.

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Reasons for conflicts in South Caucasus and ways of their solution discussed in Tbilisi

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 21 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

The topic "South Caucasus: the sources of separatism, conflict solution and long-term peace" was discussed in Tbilisi at the scientific-practical conference organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in Georgia in cooperation with the Tbilisi State University named after Ivan Javakhishvili.

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Azerbaijan to raise Nagorno-Karabakh question at plenary session of BSEC PA

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

At the 34th plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), which will be held in Moscow, the Speaker of the Parliament of Azerbaijan will raise the issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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Azerbaijan’s concerns about its security guarantee as NATO partner are fair and reasonable

Azerbaijan’s concerns about its security guarantee as NATO partner are fair and reasonable: Jamestown Foundation President U.S, Washington, Nov. 21 / Trend News N.Bogdanova /

Azerbaijan's concerns about country's security guarantee as a NATO partner are fair and reasonable, "especially after war in Georgia last year", President of Jamestown Foundation in Washington DC Glen Howard believes.

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Turkey to become superpower in the region, Trend News commentator

Rufiz Hafizoglu, head of the Trend News Middle East department

Fundamental reforms in the foreign and domestic policies of Turkey and the steps taken by it to address existing problems have become one of the most discussed topics in the world media in recent days.

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Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents to discuss Karabakh issue in Munich

BAKU/EREVAN, November 22 - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev will meet in Munich on Sunday in order to discuss the Karabakh settlement.

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Meeting Of Presidents Of Armenia And Azerbaijan To Be Held In Munich

From : Mihran Keheyian Date : Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:38:29 +0400 MEETING OF PRESIDENTS OF ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN TO BE HELD IN MUNICH ON NOVEMBER 22 NOYAN TAPAN NOVEMBER 20, 2009 YEREVAN YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 20, NOYAN TAPAN.

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Aliev: Azerbaijan Might Use Force Over Nagorno-Karabagh

Date : Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:47:14 PST Hamsayeh.Net Nov 21 2009 Aliev: Azerbaijan Might Use Force Over Nagorno-Karabagh Baku ` Azerbaijan, Nov.

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French companies 'keen' to invest in Azerbaijan's economy

Pascale Jeannin-Perez. Mr. Mustafayev briefed about achievements gained in Azerbaijan`s economy.

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Azerbaijan: Baku Sees Turkey as Tough Customer on Gas Exports

Amid a diplomatic chill, Azerbaijan and Turkey opened a new round of talks November 16 on an energy export price.

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Azerbaijan says Karabakh talks last chance for deal

Azerbaijan said talks with Armenia on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict would be "decisive" and warned Azeri troops were ready to use force to take back the rebel region if they fail.

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Azerbaijani president included in "500 most influential Muslims of world" book

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 21 / Trend News U.Sadikhova /

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was included in a book "500 most influential Muslims of the world," the International Institute of Islamic Thought reported.

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Perished oilman's family to receive compensation payment

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 21 /Trend Capital/

Close relatives of an employee of Neftegazstroy, who died falling to the sea from the platform on the Guneshli field, will receive compensation payment, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), which is an operator of the field said.

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Researcher: Faint writing seen on Shroud of Turin

A Vatican researcher has rekindled the age-old debate over the Shroud of Turin, saying that faint writing on the linen proves it was the burial cloth of Jesus. Experts say the historian may be reading too much into the markings, and they stand by carbon-dating that points to the shroud being a medieval forgery, AP reported.

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Swine flu patient to be discharged: hospital

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 21 / Trend Capital U.Ismayilova /

The only swine flu patient still receiving treatment at the Azerbaijani Lung Diseases Research Institute may be discharged today, Chief Physician Khayyam Mammadov said today.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 21 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

On Nov. 20, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from the Vosgepar village in the Armenian Noyanberyan region to the Ashagi Asgipara village in the Gazakh region at 10:30-10:45, as well as from areas and the positions near the Tapgaragoyunlu village in the Goranboy region at 15.45-16:00. Further the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from areas and the positions near the Marzili and Sarijali villages in the Agdam region at 19:00-19:10 and at 01:05 -01:10 on Nov.21, and from areas and the positions near the Garakhanbayli village in the Fizuli region at 21:00-21:15 on Nov.20, as well as from the positions near the Gizil Oba village in the Tartar region at 01:35-02:00 on Nov.21, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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UN official urges countries to learn from Cuba on children's protection

The representative of UNICEF, or the UN Children's Fund, in Cuba said here Friday that Cuba is among the countries that have best implemented the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and that countries in the world should learn from Cuba on the protection of children's rights, Xinhua reported.

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Guus Hiddink set to return to Chelsea after Russia's World Cup exit

Guus Hiddink plans to return to Chelsea as technical director following his failure to guide Russia to the World Cup. Hiddink said yesterday that an announcement on his future could come as early as next month. He has a contract as Russia's head coach until the end of June 2010 but sources say the Dutchman will almost certainly quit and take a job at Chelsea, Guardian reported.

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Iraqi elections hinge on Kurds: Iraq Foundation for Development and Democracy

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News U.Sadikhova /

Iraqi Sunni parties, including Vice President Tareq al Hashim's political movement, are unlikely to refuse to participate in the parliamentary elections in January. Meanwhile, Kurdish MPs are likely to boycott, Iraqi Foundation for Development and Democracy (IFDD) head Ghassan Attiyah told Trend News today over the phone from Baghdad.

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Leadership of MDSSF to visit Austria

Leadership of the Azerbaijani Presidential Media Development State Support Fund will visit Austria.

The fund's leadership will pay a business visit to Vienna on Nov.22-29, the Fund told Trend News.

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Sears Tower bomb plot leader Narseal Batiste jailed

The leader of a group which plotted to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago has been sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison, BBC reported.

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U.S. stock market overvalued, headed for drop-News Analysis

Despite a flagging economy and growing indications of a weak recovery, U.S. stocks continue to climb at a steady clip. But analysts said the market is overvalued and headed for a drop, Xinhua reported.

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Italy has second oldest population in Europe

Italy has the second oldest population in the European Union (EU) countries, with one in six citizens aged over 65, according to an Italian National Statistics ' Office (Istat) report on the county's state released on Friday, Xinhua reported.

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Dollar rises against most major currencies

The dollar rose against most major currencies on Friday as recent economic reports reduced investors' risk appetite, Xinhua reported.

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UNICEF chief calls for end of "unspeakable violations" against children

The "unspeakable violations " that happen almost everyday to children all across the globe need to be a thing of the past, chief of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Ann Veneman said here on Friday, Xinhua reported.

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WHO assesses significance of H1N1 virus mutation in Norway

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that it was assessing the public health significance of a mutation of the pandemic H1N1 virus detected in Norway and some other countries, Xinhua reporeted.

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Mandela, wife voted 'heroes' by world children

Over seven million children from 101 countries voted Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel as "Decade Child Rights Heroes", Press TV reported.

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Barcelona victimized with A/H1N1 virus

FC Barcelona became the latest victim of the A/H1N1 swine flu virus after Toure and Eric Abidal had been diagnosed of the disease on Friday, Xinhua reported.

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Match-fixing inquiry probes 200 European football games

About 200 European football games are under investigation in a match-fixing inquiry, German prosecutors have said, BBC reported.

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Beam sent round Big Bang machine

Engineers have sent proton particles all the way round the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) machine for the first time in more than a year, BBC reported.

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Canadian experts call for vaccination against both A/H1N1 and regular flu

Canadian experts are urging people to get vaccinated against both A/H1N1 flu and regular flu, warning that the seasonal flu may come back when the pandemic wanes later this winter, Xinhua reported.

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Azerbaijan President congratulates newly-elected EU President

On Nov. 20, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulation to Van Rompuy on his election as President of the European Union, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Heydar Aliyev Foundation plays great role in protecting children's right in Azerbaijan: MP

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

Non-governmental organizations play an important role in protecting the rights of the child, said Azerbaijani MP. "This can be more clearly seen by looking at the activities conducted by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation led by the First Lady of Azerbaijan, MP Mehriban Aliyeva," MP Ganira Pashayeva said in her speech at a special session of the Parliament on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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Azerbaijan considers all routes to diversify gas supply: SOCAR president

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 / Trend Capital, A.Badalova /

Azerbaijan supports the diversification of its own gas supplies, and for that considers all the routes, the President of SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) Rovnag Abdullayev said on Nov. 20, commenting on the information spread by the media about the possible failure in the Azerbaijani gas exports to the EU and Asia.

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Singaporean company to build shipyard in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 / Trend Capital, E.Ismaylov, N. Ismaylova /

On Nov. 20, in Baku a memorandum of understanding was signed on the construction and operation of the shipbuilding yard by the Singaporean Keppel Offshore & Marine Company. The plant will be built near the Baku Deep Water Jacket Plant named after Heydar Aliyev of SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan).

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Education ranks second for allocation of funds from public budget in Azerbaijan

Education ranks second for allocation of funds from public budget in Azerbaijan: head of presidential administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

The funds allocated from the Public budget of Azerbaijan for the education are in second place after the funds for the army, the Head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Ramiz Mehdiyev said, making a speech at the first congress of the Union of Student-Youth Organizations of Azerbaijan.

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Adopting law on alternative military service depends solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 /Trend News A.Huseynbala /

Adoption of the draft law on alternative service depends on the solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem. The bill on alternative service is ready and the Council of Europe experts positively commented on it, the head of the Azerbaijani Parliament's administration Safa Mirzayev briefed the media.

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Azerbaijan President visits Gilan and Knauf Gipso-Karton LTD in Goranboy

On November 20, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev inspected the activity of the "Gilan and Knauf Gipso-Karton" Ltd, plasterboard producer, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Earthquake in south of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva /

Earth tremors were recorded in the Lerik southern region of Azerbaijan. The earthquake occurred in the eight kilometers east of Lerik, the National Center for Seismological Service of Azerbaijan told Trend News on Nov. 20. Earthquake was not felt in the city.

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Ten judges penalized in Azerbaijan in 2009: minister

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / corr Trend News K. Zarbaliyeva

Ten judges were penalized for violating the law in Azerbaijan, Justice Minister Fikret Mammedov wrote in an article published in official press today.

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Azerbaijan President inaugurates Goranboy hotel

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 /Trend Capital/

On November President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the Goranboy hotel, AzerTAj state news agency reported. The Head of State was told the construction of the complex started in June, 2008. The 3-storied hotel has 18 rooms, restaurants, a conference hall and sport and rest center. President Ilham Aliyev was informed the hotel`s area will have a park and sports ground in future. The President praised the hotel's look.

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President of Azerbaijan visits Lala-Tekstil enterprise

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 20 /Trend Capital/

President Ilham Aliyev got acquainted with production activity of Goranboy branch of the Yevlakh Lala-Tekstil LTd, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Armenian-Turkish relations may develop in two ways: expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

Armenian-Turkish rapprochement can develop in two different ways, said Heritage Foundation Russian and Eurasian Studies and International Energy Security Senior Research Fellow Ariel Cohen at the international conference "Obstacles to Security in the South Caucasus: Realities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation" in Baku.

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Russian ambassador awards Azerbaijani veterans of Afghanistan

13. Speaking to the event, the Ambassador stressed Azerbaijanis played a significant role in the war.

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Azerbaijan: Outrage and Disappointment Follow Bloggers' Conviction

Jessica Powley Hayden 11/16/09 Many international and domestic observers worry that the recent convictions of two youth activist-bloggers in Azerbaijan are sounding the death knell for the democratization process in the South Caucasus country.

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Azerbaijani president inaugurates IDPs settlement in Goranboy region

Today in the frame of his visit, President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated a new IDPs settlement in country`s Goranboy region, near to the Veyisli village of the same region, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijani parliamentary speaker chides int'l organizations

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

Azerbaijani Parliamentary Speaker Ogtay Asadov reproached international organizations for voicing unfounded criticism of a court decision to send young Azerbaijani bloggers to prison.

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Europe rocked by fresh match-fixing scandal

European football braced on Friday for more details on a fresh match-fixing scandal reportedly involving huge sums of money placed with Asian bookmakers on suspect matches in nine countries, AFP reported.

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Prospects for resolving Nagorno-Karabakh better than ever: British expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

The situation with Nagorno-Karabakh is more positive now than at any time since the start of the conflict, International Institute for Strategic Studies Senior Fellow Oksana Antonenko said today at the "South Caucasus Security: Realities and Perspectives of Regional Cooperation" international conference in Baku. Intensified meetings between the Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents testifies to this fact, she added.

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Not only Azerbaijan, but also U.S. regards Section 907 as unjust: Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

Not only Azerbaijan, but also the U.S. sees Section 907 as unjust, Foreign Relations Department head at the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Novruz Mamedov said today at the international conference on "Obstacles to Security in the Caucasus: Realities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation." Section 907 prohibits the U.S. from assisting Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan accuses OSCE of postponing Nagorno-Karabakh resolution

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

The Azerbaijani delegation in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly accused the organization of postponing the adoption of a report on the Nagorno-Karabakh problem.

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Azerbaijan does everything to bring peace and stability to region: Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

Azerbaijan does everything to bring peace and stability in the region, Political Analysis and Informational Provision Department head at the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Elnur Aslanov said at the opening of the international conference on "Obstacles to Security in the Caucasus: Realities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation."

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Section 907 should not be applied to Azerbaijan: ex-official

U.S, Washington, Nov. 20 / Trend News N.Bogdanova /

Section 907 of the 1992 Freedom Support Act is unjust and not a measure that should be in place against such a strong ally and strategic partner to the U.S. as Azerbaijan, former U.S. Secretary of Energy Federico Pena wrote Trend News in an e-mail.

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Azerbaijan's first vice speaker accuses int'l community of inaction in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

Azerbaijani Parliamentary First Vice Speaker Ziyafet Asgarov accused the international community of inaction in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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Azerbaijani president kicks off Goranboy visit

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Goranboy region, the AzerTaj state news ageny.

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Azerbaijan undergoing democratic modernization: Center for Strategic Studies

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

Azerbaijan is undergoing modernization by improving its social democratic system, Azerbaijani Presidential Center for Strategic Studies head Elkhan Nuriyev said today at the "Obstacles to Security in the Caucasus: Realities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation" international conference.

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Lions kill rare white tiger at Czech Republic zoo

Two lions at a zoo in the northern Czech Republic have killed a rare white tigress after entering her enclosure, BBC reported.

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Industrial production ups 7 percent in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17. / Trend Capital N. Ismayilova /

In January - October 2009 the amount of industrial production in Azerbaijan composed 17.7 billion manat, which is 7.4 percent more than the same period of 2008, State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan reported.

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American Consulting Association does not wait for oil peak by 2030

American Consulting Association does not wait for oil peak by 2030 Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 19 / Trend Capital A.Badalova /

Global productive capacity is expected to average approximately 92 mbd in 2009, and to rise to 115 mbd by 2030, a report by the American Consulting Association of the Cambridge Energy Research Associates (IHS CERA) stated. This is a lower growth rate than the IHS CERA projected in the past and reflects the oil industry's reaction to recent changing market forces.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 20 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

On Nov. 19, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from the nameless heights in the Goranboy region at 23:35-23:45, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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Azerbaijan is important Swiss partner: Council of Europe

France, Strasburg, Nov. 19 / Trend News A.Maharramli /

Azerbaijan is an important Swiss partner, Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey said today.

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Possible decision to re-introduce death penalty to damage Kyrgyzstan's international reputation

Possible decision to re-introduce death penalty to damage Kyrgyzstan's international reputation: Human Rights Watch

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, V.Zhavoronkova/

Re-introducing the death penalty will not improve security in the country but strongly damage Kyrgyzstan's international reputation and give a further blow to human rights, Andrea Berg, Central Asia Researcher, wrote in an email to Trend News.

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Azerbaijan and Czech Republic to discuss strategic partnership: Ambassador

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 19 / Trend News S.Agayeva /

Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic will negotiate on a strategic partnership in Prague next week, Azerbaijani Ambassador to this country Tahir Taghizade told Trend News.

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John Kerry's daughter arrested in Hollywood

U.S. Senator John Kerry's elder daughter, Alexandra, who made a red-carpet splash at the Cannes film festival five years ago in a see-through dress, was arrested in Hollywood on Thursday on suspicion of drunken driving, Reuters reported.

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Suspected Camorra hitman held over CCTV killing

Police have arrested a suspected Camorra hitman caught on camera as he shot a man dead outside a bar in central Naples in May, BBC reported.

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Google previews Chrome open source operating system

Internet search giant Google has lifted the lid on its operating system, known as Chrome OS, BBC reported.

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Turkish foreign minister Davutoglu arrives in Iran

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu arrived in Tabriz, Iran on Thursday to have several talks, Anadolu reported.

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Gates orders Army inquiry after Fort Hood killings

A review of US Army and Pentagon policies has been ordered by the defence secretary in the wake of a shooting at a military base, BBC reported.

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Belgian PM named as EU president

EU leaders have chosen the Belgian Prime Minister, Herman van Rompuy, to be the first permanent European Council President, BBC reported.

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Needs to establish academy to train professional broadcasters in Azerbaijan

Needs to establish academy to train professional broadcasters in Azerbaijan: chairman of broadcasting council

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

It needs to establish a special academy to training professional broadcasters, the Chairman of the National Broadcasting Council of Azerbaijan said.

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Deaths not linked to H1N1 vaccine - WHO

The World Health Organisation said on Thursday the H1N1 vaccine had been cleared of blame for 41 deaths which health authorities worldwide had investigated after suspicions they might have been caused by the inoculation, Reuters reported.

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Azerbaijan President appoints new ambassador to UAE

On Nov. 19, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree appointing Elkhan Gahramanov the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Persons engaged in drugs smuggling from Iran to Azerbaijan defused

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva /

The persons engaged in drugs smuggling from Iran to Azerbaijan were defused. Over 104 kg of drugs was withdrawn from these persons, the Center for Public Relations of Azerbaijani Ministry of National Security told Trend New on Nov. 19.

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Azerbaijan President inaugurates Ujar-Yevlakh motor highway

On Nov. 19, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated Ujar-Yevlakh motor highway which is part of the Silk Road, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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U.S. embassy in Azerbaijan donates musical instruments to boarding school in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

The U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan has donated musical instruments to Mardakan boarding school in Baku.

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Azerbaijani court to reconsider criminal case of Russian citizen accused of intended murder

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, G.Bagirov /

The Court of Azerbaijan will reconsider the criminal case on a citizen of Russia who is accused of intended murder.

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Trial begins in Azerbaijan over crime boss accused of premeditated murder attempt

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, G.Bagirov /

A trial began in Azerbaijan over crime boss accused of premeditated murder attempt.

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Council of State Support to NGOs

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, A.Huseynbala /

Council of State Support to NGOs in Azerbaijan presented the initial version of the list of topics for 2010 financial competition to public discussion.

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ACG produces 224 million barrels of oil

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 19 /Trend Capital/

In the three quarters of 2009, BP produced roughly 224 million barrels (about 30 million tons) of oil from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli fields, which on average is over 822,100 bpd.

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Moldova to recall its ambassadors from several countries

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 19 / corr Trend News V.Javoronkova

Moldova recalled its ambassadors from several countries, including Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijani foreign minister's visit to Qatar postponed

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 19 / Trend News, S.Agayeva /

The visit of the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan to Qatar was postponed. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov's official visit to Qatar was postponed to a later time, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to this country, Eldar Selimov, told Trend News.

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Azerbaijan president orders introducing formerly adopted law

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on the introduction of the law 895-IIIQD dated October 20, 2009 on amendments and additions to the Law on Prosecutor's Office, on Service in Prosecutor Agencies and on Labor Pensions, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Aliyev Dwelt On Karabakh

Date : Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:51 +0400 ALIYEV DWELT ON KARABAKH Lragir.am 18/11/2009 The Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev, addressing the ceremony of opening a building for refugees, said that for the settlement of the Karabakh issue there are two ways - peace or military.

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Azerbaijan opposition bloggers jailed ... for brawling?

BAKU: A court in Azerbaijan has sentenced two bloggers to prison for a fight in a restaurant, but the defendants say the charges were a pretext to punish them for political dissent.

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Bulgaria, Azerbaijan Seal Natural Gas Supplies JV Deal

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev will pay on Friday a working visit to Sofia at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov.

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OSCE representative says no pluralism in South Caucasus

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / corr Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The OSCE representative on media independence complained that pluralism is lacking in the South Caucasus.

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More than 31,356 candidates registered for municipalities in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.19 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

31, 356 candidates have already been approved for municipalities in Azerbaijan, the press service of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan told Trend News.

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Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu

Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu - most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms - have failed to contain the disease, AP reported.

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Corruption-related crimes increase in number in Azerbaijan: Anti-Corruption Commission

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 19 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

The number of corruption-related crimes increased in Azerbaijan.

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Czech Republic opens embassy in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 19 / Trend News S.Agayeva /

A Czech embassy will start working in Baku early December, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the Czech Republic Tahir Tagizade told Trend News today by phone.

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Azerbaijan's executive structures should pay more attention to fight against corruption

Azerbaijan's executive structures should pay more attention to fight against corruption: Anti-Corruption Commission

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 19 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

Azerbaijan's executive structures should pay more attention to combating corruption, MP and Anti-Corruption Commission member Bakhtiyar Aliyev said at the "Reforms in the Fight Against Corruption in Azerbaijan: Looking Ahead" conference organized by the commission and the Council of Europe in Baku.

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Azerbaijani president inaugurates power station in Sumgait city

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend Capital /

On Nov.19, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended a ceremony of inauguration of a new power station in Sumgait city of Azerbaijan, the state AzerTaj news agency rported.

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Turkey-Armenia rapprochement to contribute to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution, CE General Secretary

France, Strasbourg, 19 Nov. / Trend News A.Maharramli /

The Council of Europe hopes rapprochement between Turkey and Armenia will contribute to resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, General Secretary Thorbjorn Jagland said at a press conference following the hand-over ceremony of the Committee of Ministers chairmanship to Switzerland today.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution and Turkey-Armenia rapprochement have no formal relation

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution and Turkey-Armenia rapprochement have no formal relation: CE Committee of Ministers new chairman France, Strasburg, Nov. 19 / Trend News A.Maharramli /

There is no formal relation between resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Turkey-Armenia rapprochement, Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Chairman and Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey told Trend News today. Calmy-Rey was commenting on the non-ratification of the Turkish-Armenian protocols.

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Azerbaijani FM may visit Turkey

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov is expected to pay an official visit to Turkey in the near future, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilich told Trend News.

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Internet kiosks to be installed in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, 17 Nov / Trend Capital H.Veliyev /

Internet kiosks will be installed in public areas and must be regulated on a legislative basis, OOO KUR director Rizvan Osmanov told Trend Capital today.

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Armenia should change its position: deputy FM

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

The Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents will meet in the coming days. Azerbaijan expects to discuss major issues and changes in Armenia's position since the last meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said in at press conference today.

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Tariffs for gas transportation through TAP will be lower than Nabucco: TAP managing director

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend Capital, A.Badalova /

Tariffs for transportation of gas through the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) will be lower than a 3300km new build pipeline such as Nabucco," said Robert Klein, Managing Director for TAP.

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Council of Europe interested in the swift settlement of frozen conflicts

France, Strasbourg, 19 Nov. / Trend News A.Maharramli /

Council of Europe and all other parties are interested in the swift settlement of frozen conflicts, in particular Nagorno-Karabakh, Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar said during a press conference after handing over the Committee of Ministers chairmanship to Switzerland.

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Azerbaijan valuable U.S. ally: congressmen

U.S, New-York, Nov. 19 / Trend News K.Pashayeva /

In the run up to the discussions on the 2010 foreign operations draft budget, U.S. congressmen appealed to Senate and House of Representatives subcommittees to support an article providing assistance to Azerbaijan and strengthening U.S.-Azerbaijani relations.

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Armenians include Georgian territories in their possession

Armenians include Georgian territories in their possession: representative of Georgian ombudsman in Kvemo Kartli region (INTERVIEW)

Georgia, Tbilisi, 18 November /Trend News, J.Babayeva /

Trend News interview with the representative of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Georgia in Kvemo Kartli, Elbrus Mammadov.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News A.Akhundov /

On Nov. 18, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from the Chinarli village in the Armenian Berd region to the Kokhanabi and Agbulag villages in the Tovuz region at 18.15-18.35, as well as from areas and the positions near the Ashagi Abdurahmanli village in the Fizuli region and from nameless heights at 21.45-22.00 and 02.42-03.00 on Nov.19, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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Azerbaijan President receives delegation of Movement of French enterprises

Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev has today received a delegation of MEDEF, Movement of the French Enterprises, Azertaj State News Agency reported.

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Date of meeting of presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia determined

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 18 / Trend News, E.Tariverdiyeva /

The date of the meeting of Presidents of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on the settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was determined, senior diplomatic source told Trend News.

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Pax Turcica Jewish identity symposium to be held at the center for Jewish history in New York

USA, New York, Nov.19 /Trend News, K.Pashayeva/

On November 23, Azerbaijan Society of America (ASA) and Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC) will be joining the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA), the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), the "Turk of America" magazine and the Uzbek Initiative in organizing a one-day symposium on "Jewish Identity in the Turkic World". This one day educational grassroots conference, organized under the Pax Turcica Initiative, will be held at the Center for Jewish History in New York. Among other event co-sponsors are the International Charity Fund of Mountain Jews (STMEGI), the Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TACCI), the Bukharian Jewish Community of the US and Canada, the Turkish American Action Committee and "Kavkaz" Jewish Youth Center.

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Prosecutor requires verdict on case of smuggling arms from Iran to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 18 / Trend News, G.Bagirov /

A trial took place on the case of gang smuggling arms from Iran to Azerbaijan.

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Head of Russian Presidential Administration to visit Baku on Nov. 23

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 18 / Trend News, E.Tariverdiyeva /

The head of the Presidential Administration of Russia Sergei Narishkin will visit Baku on Nov. 23, a high-ranking diplomatic source told Trend News.

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Editor-in-chief's preparedness for dialogue is recognition of his guilty

Editor-in-chief's preparedness for dialogue is recognition of his guilty:Azerbaijani interior ministry

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 18 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva /

The words of the editor-in-chief of Femida 007 newspaper published in Azerbaijan about his willingness to dialogue with the Interior Ministry means his recognizing his guilty, Ministry's press officer Ehsan Zahidov told Trend News on Nov. 18.

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Azerbaijani FM receives U.S. Department of State envoy

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 18 /Trend News M.Aliyev /

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Daniel Stein, the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan said on Nov. 18.

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Reasons for conflicts in South Caucasus and ways of their solution to be discussed in Tbilisi

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 18 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

The causes of conflicts in South Caucasus, their historical background, possible ways of resolving, the conditions necessary for establishing long-term peace and prosperity in the region will be discussed at the scientific conference in Georgia on Nov. 20, the press center of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told Trend News.

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80 percent of drug users revealed by law-enforcement agencies in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.18 / Trend News K. Zarbaliyeva /

80 percent of drug users registered for the first time during this year were identified by law-enforcement agencies, head of the working group of State Drug-Enforcement Committee, Araz Aliguliyev, said on Nov.18.

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Opening border between Turkey and Armenia should be harmonized with returning five occupied Azerbaijani regions: Russian political scientist

Russia, Moscow, November 18 / Trend News, K.Konirova /

Opening the border between Turkey and Armenia should be harmonized with returning five occupied Azerbaijani regions, head of the expert group of Information and Analytical Center at Moscow State University named after M.Lomonosov, Alexey Vlasov, told Trend News.

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Saakashvili hails Azerbaijani SOCAR’s efforts on gasification of Georgian regions

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / corr. Trend Capital N.Kirtzkhalia

Georgian President Michael Saakashvili attended an event in connection with completion of the Samogrelo-Zemo Svaneti gasification construction object in Zugdidi (Western Georgia) before leaving for Ukraine. Georgian Energy Minister Alexandr Hetaquri, SOCAR Energy Georgia Company General Director Mahir Mammedov and SOCAR Georgia Gas Director Anar Mamedov participated in the ceremony.

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'We should declare war on drug addiction:' Azerbaijani MP

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva believes drug addiction should be fought.

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OSCE launches Civic Action for Security and Environment Programme in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 18 / Trend News, M.Aliyev / The OSCE launched Civic Action for Security and Environment (CASE) Programme in Azerbaijan.

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Queen sets out UK government plans

Gordon Brown has put economic recovery at the heart of his final set of plans before the next general election, BBC reported.

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Leading Azerbaijani mass media to participate in European and Asian Media Forum in Moscow

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / corr Trend News M.Aliyev

Fourth CIS and Baltic States National Media Forum- European and Asian Media Forum organized by Russian news agency RIA Novosti will be held in Moscow on Dec. 8-10.

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U.S. understands Azerbaijan's and Turkey's sensitivity on Karabakh issue: ambassador

The ambassador noted the two countries have very good relationship and particularly close cooperation in energy sphere.

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Azerbaijani president accepts credentials of incoming Kuwaiti ambassador

16. During the conversation, the Head of State stressed that there is high-level relations between the two countries.

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Azerbaijani parliamentary sitting to be dedicated to children

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / corr. Trend News A. Huseynbala

An upcoming Azerbaijan parliamentary sitting will be devoted to children.

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Azerbaijan to amend law on political parties: vice speaker

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

The Azerbaijani parliament plans to make amendments and additions to the law "On Political Parties."

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OSCE does not plan to visit region soon: Russian co-chair

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs do not plan to visit the region soon, Russian mediator Yuri Merzlyakov told Trend News.

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Press Council receives roughly 70 percent of complaints from state and government employees

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News, corr A.Huseynbala /

Roughly 70 percent of complaints to the Press Council of Azerbaijan came from the state and government employees.

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PACE appoints new co-rapporteur on Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's (PACE) Monitoring Committee appointed a new co-rapporteur for Azerbaijan, PACE Vice President and Azerbaijani PACE delegation head Samad Seyidov told Trend News over the telephone today.

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Pirates again attack US-flagged Maersk Alabama

Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama for the second time in seven months on Wednesday, but guards on board the U.S.-flagged cargo ship repelled the takeover attempt, the EU's naval force said, AP reported.

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Council of Europe Congress supports Turkey

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

The Council of Europe Congress supports the Turkish government's plan to further protect the rights of Kurds, said Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Acting President Ian Micallef during an interview at a conference in Utrecht.

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Swine flu patient not discharged: hospital

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18. / Trend Capital N. Ismayilova /

The only swine flu patient still receiving treatment at the Azerbaijani Lung Diseases Research Institute will not be discharged today, Chief Physician Khayyam Mammadov said.

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Posters to fight "swine flu" to be placed at schools and universities

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / corr. Trend News M.Aliyev

The Azerbaijani Health Ministry has prepared special posters and presented them to the Education Ministry to hang at schools and universities to enlighten schoolchildren about the struggle against the "swine flu", Education Minister Misir Mardanov said

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Education Ministry to introduce certificates of varying degrees

Azerbaijan, Baku, 18 Nov. / Trend News M.Aliyev/

The Education Ministry plans to introduce certificates of varying degrees.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to be discussed during Turkish PM's U.S visit: Turkish FM

Erdogan will discuss Nagorno-Karabakh with U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to the country, the Anatolia news agency quoted Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davudoghlu as saying today.

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U.N. approves Azerbaijani info superhighway initiative

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend Capital H.Valiyev /

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a project resolution to establish an East-West informational superhighway proposed by Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said today.

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Twenty houses flooded in southern Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Lankaran, Nov. 18 / Trend News P.Aliyeva /

Floods ruined 20 homes in the Masalli region in southern Azerbaijan (220 kilometers outside Baku), Regional Emergency Situations Committee Chairman Nadir Abiyev told Trend News.

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Int'l human capital conference to be held in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / corr Trend Capital G.Veliyev /

The first international "Human Capital. State. Business." conference will be held in Baku Nov. 25-26 upon the initiative of the Allianz Group, the company told Trend News.

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Both U.S. and Russia interested in resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

U.S, Washington, Nov.18 / Trend News N.Bogdanova /

"If the protocols between Turkey and Armenia can both bring Armenia closer to the West and closer to a political solution to resolving Nagorno-Karabakh, I would support that," U.S Congressman Michael E. McMahon told Trend News.

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Appointment to Azerbaijan great honor: new Georgian ambassador

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

It is an honor to become Georgia's new ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ivan Noniashvili told Trend News over the telephone today.

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Georgia appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Presidential Administration Spokesman Ivan Noniashvili was appointed Georgia's new ambassador to Azerbaijan today.

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Brazil miniskirt student enjoys fame

Fresh from an appearance on one of Brazil's most popular TV shows, the young woman whose short, pink dress got her kicked out of college is enjoying her newfound fame, yet has her eye on getting back to class.

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Nabucco doesn’t expect costs to rise

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend Capital A.Badalova /

Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH, operator of a planned 7.9 billion-euro ($11.8 billion) natural-gas pipe to Europe, said costs probably won't rise because they were set when materials prices were at record highs.

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Lincoln's letter to boy on sale

A letter written by former US President Abraham Lincoln to a schoolboy nearly 150 years ago is to go on sale for $60,000 (£36,000) in Philadelphia, BBC reported.

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Azerbaijan starts producing decoders for digital television

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend Capital, G.Veliyev /

KUR computer equipment production factory intends to begin production of decoders for digital television, director general of KUR LLC, Rizvan Osmanov told Trend Capital. The company currently conducts technical studies for the establishment of production. According to Osmanov, the factory has presented several options of the finished product for testing.

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Closer coopertaion in Central Asia could help in fight against regional terrorism: expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend News V.Zhavoronkova /

Greater cooperation among Central Asian countries could be useful in combating the threat of terrorism in the region, Acting Director of International Security Studies at Yale University Jeffrey Mankoff told Trend News.

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Nuclear program is not subject of differences in Iranian political elite: experts

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend News, E.Ostapenko, T.Jafarov /

If there is disagreement in the political elite of Iran, it is split on domestic issues and it is not related to the nuclear program, experts say.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

On Nov. 17, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from the Mosesgerkh and Chinarli villages in the Armenian Berd region to the Alibayli, Kokhanabi and Agbulag villages in the Tovuz region at 13:25-13.35 and 17.00-17.25, as well as from areas and the positions near the Ashagi Abdurahmanli village in the Fizuli region at 17.35-17.45 and 20.15- 20.25, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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'US military suicides will hit new high in 2009'- US general

A US general says that suicides in the US military will rise to a new high this year, Press TV reported.

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French 'school shooting foiled'

Police in a town near Paris have foiled a 13-year-old boy's plan to shoot his teachers and himself after being warned by his parents, BBC reported.

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Somali pirates free Spanish boat

Somali pirates have released a Spanish fishing boat and its crew after holding it for six weeks, Spain's prime minister has confirmed, BBC reported.

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Consulate General of Azerbaijan to be opened in Batumi

Upon the order by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Consulate General of the Azerbaijan Republic will be opened in the Georgian city of Batumi, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President congratulates his Latvian counterpart and Omani Sultan

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers and the Latvian people on the national holiday - the Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Unknown persons shoot at head of state nature reserve in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Barda, November 17 / Trend News, S.Jaliloglu /

Today, at approximately 18:00 a crime was committed in the Goranboy region of Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan President orders establishing State Flag Day

On Nov. 17, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed an executive order establishing the State Flag Day, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

Upon the order, taking into account that the first national flag of Azerbaijan was officially adopted on Nov. 9, 1918, 9 November will be celebrated as the Day of State Flag of Azerbaijan Republic.

The Cabinet of Ministers is in charge of addressing issues arising from this order.

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Azerbaijani-Hungarian intercultural dialogue to be discussed in Budapest

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

The 4th International Scientific Conference on the theme of intercultural dialogue between Azerbaijan and Hungary started in Budapest on Nov. 17, the press service of Azerbaijan's State Committee for Work with the Diaspora told Trend News.

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Bildt confirms that Eastern partnership is one of most important EU initiatives

Belgium, Brussels, Nov. 17 / Trend News, Tarek Mahmoud /

Eastern Partnership is one of the most important initiatives of the European Union, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt told today the participants at the Eastern Partnership and Civil Society Forum.

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Azerbaijan FM met with IEA Executive Committee Director

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.17/ Trend News M.Aliyev

The Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov discussed the Azerbaijan energy policy with IEA Executive Committee Director Richard Johnson, the FM told Trend News on Nov.17

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Political scientist comments on court decision regarding Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizadeh

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

Since the creation of the first blog in 1992, the author of which was considered Tim Berners-Lee, the understanding of "case of bloggers" appeared in the court practice of many countries. According to the Multidisciplinary Research Group at the Washington University World Information Access (WIA), as a result of studying the blogosphere over the past five years, around 64 bloggers have been arrested and convicted over the world.

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Turkish journalist visiting Nagorno-Karabakh was named in list of "undesirable persons": FM

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

Journalist of the Turkish Akhsham newspaper Nagehan Alchi, who visited Nagorno-Karabakh without the consent of Azerbaijan, was included in the list of "undesirable persons" in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Spokesman Elkhan Polukhov told Trend News.

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F1 champion Button close to sign with McLaren: report

British newspaper Guardian reported Tuesday that Formula One world champion Jenson Button is close to sign a three-year deal with woking-based team McLaren, Xinhua reported.

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Azerbaijan: Baku Sees Turkey as Tough Customer on Gas Exports

Amid a diplomatic chill, Azerbaijan and Turkey opened a new round of talks November 16 on an energy export price.

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Int'l Azerbaijan Investment Summit to be held in London

8 -9, 2009. The summit will be held Adam Smith Conferences with support from Azerbaijan's embassy in the UK.

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Safety Movement Week held in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva /

Namely passengers suffered in forty percent of road traffic accidents (RTA) on Azerbaijani roads every year. Every second road accident in Baku is automobile-pedestrian accident.

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90-year-old charged in Germany for Nazi-era crimes

A 90-year-old former member of the Nazi's SS has been charged with 58 counts of murder for the 1945 killings of Jewish forced laborers in Austria, authorities said Tuesday, AP reported.

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Time of light gas has passed: International Gas Union general secretary

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend Capital, A.Badalova /

Time of the light gas has passed, said the General Secretary of the International Gas Union Torstein Indrebo. According to him, the international financial and economic crisis seriously affected the global energy sector. "We can not expect a significant improvement in the near future," Indrebo said at the 7th International Gas of Russia - 2009 Forum, whose speech was broadcasted alive on Vesti television channel.

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Georgia transfers national minorities strategy to Azerbaijan

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian State Reintegration Minister Temur Yakobashvili transferred the state strategy on national minorities today to Azerbaijani State Committee for Religious Organizations Chairman Hidayat Orujov.

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Cruise ship with 100 tourists stuck in Antarctica

A Russian shipping company says one of its cruise ships carrying over 100 tourists, scientists and journalists is stuck in the ice around Antarctica, AP reported.

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Hajj is celebration of Allah: Trend News commentator

Chief of Trend News Middle East Desk Rufiz Hafizoghlu

As do all Islamic traditions, the hajj is rooted in deep wisdom and virtues.

Hajj pilgrims can receive information on the attributes and rules of the hajj in religious books. But not every pilgrim is capable of understanding the spiritual essence of the hajj.

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Azerbaijan to offer voluntary vaccines against swine flu: Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend Capital U.Ismayilova /

Nine of 14 people infected with the swine flu in Azerbaijan were under 18 years old, Especially Dangerous Infectious Diseases Department head at the Health Ministry's Hygiene and Epidemiology Center Elmira Aliyeva said.

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Nagorno-Karabakh must be resolved in old format: Russian FM

Kazakhstan, Astana, Nov. 17 / Trend News K. Konyrova /

Conflicts addressed by the OSCE should be resolved in the previously agreed upon format, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in response to a question posed by Trend News during a news conference in Moscow today.

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Iran to expand economic cooperation with India: Iranian official

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend News T.Jafarov /

Iran is looking to expand cooperation with Asia, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said today.

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Independence possible only with int'l recognition: Palestinian administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend News U.Sadikhova /

The Palestinian Authority can declare itself an independent state unilaterally only after receiving the international community's support - especially the Western world's, said adviser to the head of the Palestinian National Authority Nabil Shaath.

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Azerbaijani president inaugurates residential building for IDPs

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has attended inauguration of a 9-storey residential building for 369 internally displaced families in Binagadi district of Baku. Here, the President was warmly welcomed by builders and IDPs, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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No ‘bird flu’ revealed in Azerbaijan: Ecology Ministry

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / corr. Trend News M.Aliyev

The Azerbaijan Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry held monitoring and raids connected to the early stages of bird migration this fall to prevent the spread of the bird flu, the Ecology Ministry told Trend News today.

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Airplane that made a crash landing yesterday arrives in Afghanistan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend Capital E.Ismayilov /

An airplane on route from Azerbaijan to Afghanistan that made a crash landing yesterday arrived at its destination, the Azal administration said.

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RWE Dea establishes branch office in Turkmenistan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend Capital /

RWE Dea AG has opened its branch office in Turkmenistan, the company reported.

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Eastern Partnership forum to strengthen trust among civil societies of member countries

Eastern Partnership forum to strengthen trust among civil societies of member countries: Commissioner for External Relations

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend News E.Ostapenko /

Civil society forum of the Eastern Partnership has a crucial role to play in holding governments to their reform programmes. The Forum will be important in helping to build confidence among civil society organisations in partner countries, by providing a platform to exchange experience, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner said, the EC reported.

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Hydrocarbon resources from Block 23 may contribute to filling Nabucco

Hydrocarbon resources from Block 23 may contribute to filling Nabucco: RWE Turkmenistan General Manager (INTERVIEW)

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend Capital A.Badalova /

Trend Capital's interview with RWE Dea AG Turkmenistan General Manager Heiko Oppermann.

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Azerbaijan dissatisfied with Europe's interference in domestic affairs: FM

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry invited Norwegian and German charges d'Affaires in Baku Lars Hansen and Peter Ziegler for a discussion this week.

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Global recession ends

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 13 / Trend Capital, A.Badalova /

The world economy is gradually recovering. This is testified by the recent macroeconomic indicators, in particular in the Euro area, which talk about withdrawal from the recession.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 17 / Trend News R.Darakhshan /

On Nov.16, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from their positions at the Mosesgerkh village of the Armenian Berd region to Alibayli village of the Tovuz region at 07:10-07:15.

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Azerbaijan marks National Revival Day

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 17 / Trend News /

Azerbaijan marks National Revival Day.

On the first days of 1988 Armenia started its evident attack against Azerbaijan. Basing on the indifferent attitude of Moscow and particularly of M.Gorbachov's, the head of the USSR, Armenians started planned mass deportation of Azerbaijanis from their native lands in Armenia under the directions of Armenian government. Above 200 000 Azerbaijanis deported from their homes, killed and burned by the Armenians. There was no reaction to the Armenian vandalism by M. Gorbachov and his surrounding. At early February 1988 Armenians carried out revolts in the region Nagorny Karabakh of Azerbaijan and even raise a question to join those lands to Armenia.

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U.S. does not want Georgian regime change by revolution: expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

The activities of the EU and U.S. in Georgia are connected with the West's desire to prevent a regime change via revolution, head of the International Relations Department at the Institute of Political and Military Analysis and Russian South Caucasus expert Sergey Markedonov said.

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Guantanamo detainee move not security risk-officials

Moving detainees from Guantanamo Bay to a largely unused prison in this hamlet would create much-needed jobs, said officials who toured the rural prison on Monday, dismissing widespread concern about risks to security from America's sworn enemies and their allies, Reuters reported.

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Death toll in El Salvador storms rises to 194

The death toll in El Salvador from the rains and flooding caused by Hurricane Ida has reached 194, said an official report released on Monday, Xinhua reported.

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EU leaders asked to pick a woman as bloc's president or foreign affairs chief

There are growing calls on EU leaders to appoint a woman as the bloc's president or foreign affairs chief at a special summit in Brussels on Thursday, BBC reported.

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EU FMs agree to proceed with Albania's EU membership bid

Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) on Monday agreed to proceed with Albania's bid to become a member of the 27-nation bloc, but it's only the initial step for the country to be formally admitted as a member of the EU, Xinhua reported.

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Oil rallies over 3 percent on strong equities, weak dollar

Crude prices surged more than 3 percent on Monday, rallying on the fact that major averages on the equities market touched a new 2009 high, Xinhua reported.

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Missing girl's body found in North Carolina, police say

The body of a missing 5-year-old girl has been found in North Carolina, police said Monday, CNN reported.

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U.S. shuttle Atlantis lifts off

U.S. space shuttle Atlantis lifted off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a mission to deliver a stockpile of spare parts for the orbiting International Space Station (ISS), Xinhua reported.

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Azerbaijan President awards educators

On Nov. 16, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree awarding a number of educators the Taryaggi Medal ("Progress "), AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President confers honorary title upon educators

On Nov. 19, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree conferring honorary title "Honored Teacher" upon a number of educators, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President signs order granting personal presidential pensions

On Nov. 16, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed an order granting personal presidential pensions, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President signs decree on introduction of alternative and renewable energy sources

On Nov. 16, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on additional measures related to the introduction of alternative and renewable energy sources in the country, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President receives EU Special Representative for South Caucasus

On Nov. 16, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby and his accompanying delegation, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President receives credentials of head of European Commission's Azerbaijan office

On Nov. 16, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials of Head of the European Commission's Office in Azerbaijan Republic, ambassador Roland Kobia, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Azerbaijan President accepts credentials of incoming Kuwaiti ambassador

On Nov. 16, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials of newly-appointed ambassador of Kuwait Ghassan Abdulbari al-Zawawi, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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FMs to meet under EU Eastern Partnership program in December

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News V.Zhavoronkova /

"Various meetings, including the meeting of foreign ministers, are expected to be held under the EU Eastern Partnership program," EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby told journalists in Baku.

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U.S. efforts in region connected with maintaining geopolitical vector Georgia-Azerbaijan: expert

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 16 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Activization of the U.S. in the region is connected with the recent geopolitical changes - Russia's invasion in Georgia and "incomprehensible and secret" interests of Turkey, Georgian expert Gia Khukhashvili told Trend News.

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EU special representative hopes for maintaining positive tendency in Nagorno-Karabakh process

EU special representative hopes for maintaining positive tendency in Nagorno-Karabakh process (INTERVIEW)

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 16 / Trend News, E.Ostapenko /

Trend News European desk's exclusive interview with EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby as a result of his regional visit.

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Problems of drug addiction impacts on gene pool to be discussed in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

An event to launch a coordinated fight against drug addiction will be held in Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijani FM receives credentials of new ambassador of Kuwait

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 16 / Trend News, V.Zhavoronkova /

On Nov. 16, the new Ambassador of Kuwait to Azerbaijan Rassan Abdulbari Al-Zavari handed his credentials on his appointment to the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov, the Foreign Ministry's press center told Trend News.

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Status-quo in Karabakh conflict is unacceptable for Azerbaijan: FM

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 16 / Trend News, V.Zhavoronkova /

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby, the Foreign Ministry press service told Trend News.

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Azerbaijan to participate in a meeting on Trans-European car and railway roads

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend Capital

The Azerbaijan Transport Ministry's representatives will take part in the third joint meeting of the expert group on Trans-European car and Trans- European railway roads in Austria from November 30 to December 4, the Transport Ministry said

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Azerbaijan: Outrage and Disappointment Follow Bloggers' Conviction

Jessica Powley Hayden 11/16/09 Many international and domestic observers worry that the recent convictions of two youth activist-bloggers in Azerbaijan are sounding the death knell for the democratization process in the South Caucasus country.

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No incident during OSCE monitoring along contact line of Azerbaijani, Armenian armies

No incident occurred during the monitoring. Field assistants of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Imre Palatinus and Vladimir Chountulov conducted the monitoring in Azerbaijani side.

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Caspian littoral countries for swift development of Convention on Caspian legal status

Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Nov. 16 / corr Trend News H.Hasanov /

All five Caspian littoral countries - Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran are for rapid coordination of final text of the draft Convention on Caspian legal status.

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EU hails negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: special envoy

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News V.Zhavoronkova /

"The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Armenian-Turkish relations, as well as energy issues, are the main topics we discussed at our meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov," EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby said in Baku.

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Swine-flu infected patient feels good: Azerbaijani head physician

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 / corr. Trend Capital U.Ismayilova

Swine-flu infected patient, who is currently continuing treatment at the Scientific Research Institute of Lung Diseases will be discharged from the hospital a few days, Head Physician Khayyam Mammadov said today.

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Azerbaijani gov't not against defamation bill

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News A.Huseynbala /

The Azerbaijani government is not against the adoption of a defamation bill.

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Trend News and Yonpar sign partnership agreement

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News /

The South Korean news agency Yonpar and Trend News signed a partnership agreement this week. The agreement was reached during a regular meeting of the Organization of News Agencies of Asia and the Pacific Ocean in Tehran.

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European Court may change court decision on Azerbaijani bloggers: Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

"As an executive body, we have no right to intervene in the Azerbaijani court's decision on the Azerbaijani young men accused of hooliganism, Adnan Hajizadeh and Emin Milli," Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Social and Political Department head Ali Hasanov told journalists.

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Azerbaijan not to postpone elections: Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News M.Aliyev /

Social and Political Issues Department head at the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Ali Hasanov said the parliamentary elections will not be postponed.

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Weekly review of Azerbaijan's currency market

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16. / Trend Capital N. Ismayilova /

Last week the official rate of the manat against the US dollar, set by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, dropped 0.0001 points or 0.01 percent. The average rate was established at 0. 0.80294manats to 1 U.S. dollar.

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Switzerland beats Nigeria to win U-17 World Cup

Switzerland overcame Nigeria 1-0 to win the Under-17 World Cup at the Abuja National Stadium here on Sunday, Xinhua reported.

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Azerbaijan improves electoral process: Presidential Administration

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News H.Bagirov / M.Aliyev /

Azerbaijan is constantly improving the electoral process and the upcoming municipal elections will be another example, Social and Political Issues Department head at the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Ali Hasanov said today at an informational electoral session.

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Japan to host GUAM-Japan workshop

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

The GUAM-Japan Tourism Promotion workshop will be held on Nov.15-23 in Japan, the Japanese embassy in Azerbaijan reported.

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Azerbaijani nat'l football team loses to Iraq

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News A.Akhundov /

The Azerbaijani national football team lost to Iraq in an international tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

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Barack Obama calls for diversity of cultures in world

Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday that different countries should learn from each other to diversify cultures in the world, Xinhua reported.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 /Trend News A.Akhundov /

On Nov. 15, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from the nameless heights in the Fizuli region and from areas and the positions near the Ashagi Vaysalli and Garakhanbayli villages at 13:10-13:20 and 19.00- 19.30, as well as at 21.05-21.25, 22.30-22.40 and 22.55-23.03, as well as from areas and the positions near the Marzili village in the Agdam region at 21:05 -21:25, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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Kosovo PM claims election victory

The people of Kosovo have voted in local elections - the first poll since the territory declared independence from Serbia last year, BBC reported.

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Sicilian police arrest Mafia boss

A Mafia boss has been arrested after 15 years on the run, in what police describe as "one of the hardest blows" to the Sicilian crime group, BBC reported.

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Date of abolition of the visa regime with Azerbaijan is unknown - Iranian Foreign Minister

Iran, Tehran, Nov. 15 / Trend News, E. Huseynov /

It is still unknown when the decision of the Iranian Government to unilaterally abolish visa regime with Azerbaijan will come into force, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki told in his interview to Trend News on Sunday.

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Iran's nuclear program is not a subject to debate - President

Iran, Tehran, Nov. 15 / Trend News, E. Huseynov /

Iran's nuclear program is not a subject to debate, but Tehran is ready to cooperate with those who will be sincere in this issue, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday in Tehran, receiving participants of the meeting of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA).

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Gates blocks abuse photos release

The US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the publication of further images of US soldiers abusing foreign detainees, BBC reported.

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Thousands attend Enke's memorial

More than 45,000 fans, friends and team mates have paid their last respects to Germany's national goalkeeper Robert Enke, who killed himself on Tuesday, according to BBC.

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Serbian Orthodox Patriarch dies

The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Pavle, has died in Belgrade, the Church has announced, according to BBC

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US President urges Burma to free Suu Kyi

US President Barack Obama has urged Burma's prime minister to release the pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, BBC reported.

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Approved three more nominations in the Cabinet of Ministers of Iran

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 15 /corr. Trend News D. Khatinoglu/

The Iranian parliament approved three more nominations for the posts of Ministers nominated by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mehr news agency reported on November 15.

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OANA's meeting in Tehran opened by Iran's Minister of Culture

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 15 /corr. Trend News D. Khatinoglu /

OANA meeting in Tehran opened by the Minister of Culture of Iran, who said that OANA's member agencies should strive to have closer cooperation. He added that the Ministry of Culture of Iran is prepared at the highest level to fulfill all the tasks which fall to his share in this regard.

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Official: Illinois prison eyed for Gitmo inmates

The Obama administration may buy a near-empty prison in rural northwestern Illinois to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay along with federal inmates, a White House official said Saturday, AP reported.

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ETA's political arm calls for peace talks in Spain

The political wing of ETA called on Saturday for talks between the armed Basque separatists and Spain's government based on the principles used in Northern Ireland's peace process, Reuters reported.

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Two people shot dead in Prague

Two people were shot dead and another one seriously injured in a shooting incident in Prague- Sporilov Saturday, Xinhua reported.

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Book about the designer of Azerbaijani flag presented in Turkey

On Saturday a presentation of the book "Ali bey Huseynzade Turan" about the designer of the Azerbaijani flag, written by the Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva and researcher Azer Turan was held at Bilkent University in Ankara.

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Authorities: 3 dead in helicopter crash near Reno, Nevada

A medical helicopter crashed early Saturday north of Reno near the Nevada-California state line, killing three crew members aboard, officials said, AP reported.

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Tightening IAEA's position on Iran is possible only after new secretary general: Russia analyst

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 14 / Trend News, E.Ostapenko /

New IAEA report on Iran will have the spirit like previous ones. The gradual tightening of the Agency's position with respect to Iran can only be expected after a new Secretary General - Japanese Yukiya Amano- comes to office in December, believes Russian leading analyst on Iran, Vladimir Yevseyev.

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Azerbaijan supplies oil to Ukraine without long-term contracts: SOCAR

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 14 / Trend Capital /

SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) has not a long-term contract to supply its own oil to the Kremenchug refinery in Ukraine, a senior of SOCAR said on Nov. 14.

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AzerTaj, UNESCO Moscow Office conduct workshop for journalists

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 / Trend News, M. Aliyev /

The Azerbaijani state news agency AzerTaj and UNESCO Moscow Office in Baku conduct a workshop to enhance the professionalism of Azerbaijani journalists reporting about the ecology.

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Realities and prospects of regional cooperation to be discussed at international conference in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

The topic "Security obstacles in the South Caucasus: Realities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation" will be discussed in Baku on November 20 under organization of the Center for Strategic Studies under the Azerbaijani President within a joint project with the International Institute for Strategic Studies of Great Britain.

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Azerbaijan interested in Russian gas sale market: minister

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 /Trend Capital, A.Badalova/

Azerbaijan is interested in the Russian gas sale market, Azerbaijani Industry and Energy Minister Natiq Aliyev believes.

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Azerbaijan has two priorities for gas export from Shah Deniz field within second stage: Minister

Azerbaijan has two priorities for gas export from Shah Deniz field within second stage: Minister

Azerbaijan, Baku, Oct. 14 / Trend Capital A. Badalova /

As part of the gas export from the Shah Deniz field within second stage, Azerbaijan is considering two priority areas: fuel sale at the most efficient price and gas exports to Europe, Azerbaijani Industry and Energy Minister Natig Aliyev said.

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Azerbaijan has own policy for multiple direction and diversification of hydrocarbon supplies

Azerbaijan has own policy for multiple direction and diversification of hydrocarbon supplies: Energy Minister (UPDATE)

EDITOR's NOTE: Details have been added after the fifth paragraph

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 / Trend Capital A. Badalova /

Azerbaijan has own policy for multiple direction and diversification of hydrocarbon supplies. Scaly work is being done in this regard," Azerbaijani Minister of Industry and Energy Natiq Aliyev said at a press-conference today.

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TREND news agency to attend OANA meeting in Tehran

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 / corr. Trend News D. Khatinoglu /

TREND News Agency Director for International Cooperation Elchin Huseynov will participate in a regular meeting of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) to be organised by the Mehr news agency in Tehran on Nov.15.

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Azerbaijan Bloggers Get Two-Year Jail Sentences

Bloggers Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizada have been sentenced by an Azerbaijani court to at least two years in prison on hooliganism charges that the defendants and rights groups have dismissed as politically motivated, RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service reports.

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Euronews TV channel has 'abolished' Republic of Azerbaijan?

The letter says Euronews has updated its 'Weather Forecast" page and the updated list of countries does not include Azerbaijan.

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Russian ambassador awards Azerbaijani veterans of Afghanistan

13. Speaking to the event, the Ambassador stressed Azerbaijanis played a significant role in the war.

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BAKU: Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Administration: No Internation

Date : Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:38 +0400 AZERBAIJAN STATE CIVIL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: NO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION WILL RECOGNIZE AIRPORT IN SHUAHA APA Nov 11 2009 Azerbaijan Baku.

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Initiation Of Xenophobia Prevention Digitizing Archives Of "Sumgait

Date : Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:27 +0400 INITIATION OF XENOPHOBIA PREVENTION DIGITIZING ARCHIVES OF "SUMGAIT CASE" /PanARMENIAN.Net/ 12.11.2009 20:31 GMT+04:00 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The "Initiation of prevention of xenophobia" in Yerevan carries out activities for spreading objective information concerning the existing interethnic conflicts in the ...

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Dooney & Bourke Founder Gets One Year in Prison in Azerbaijan Bribery Case

Frederic Bourke , the co-founder of handbag maker Dooney & Bourke , was sentenced to a year and a day in prison and a $1 million fine for conspiring to pay bribes to leaders in Azerbaijan in what U.S. prosecutors called one of the most corrupt investment schemes in the former Soviet Union.

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Azerbaijan Continues Breaking Cease-Fire Regime

From : Mihran Keheyian Date : Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:20:28 +0400 AZERBAIJAN CONTINUES BREAKING CEASE-FIRE REGIME ArmInfo 2009-11-09 11:52:00 ArmInfo.

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Azerbaijan considers different options of own gas supplies: SOCAR head Rovnag Abdullayev

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 / Trend Capital S. Aliyev /

Azerbaijan considers various variants of own gas supplies within diversification of fuel supplies on the European market, SOCAR president Rovnag Abdullayev said.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution not depends only on conflict sides

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution not depends only on conflict sides: Former Special Assistant to US president

U.S, Washington, Nov. 14 / Trend News N.Bogdanova /

Former Special Assistant to US president Mark Medish believes the adjustment of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict doesn't depend only on the conflict sides.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 14 /Trend News, A.Akhundov/

On Nov. 13, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from the nameless heights in the Fizuli region at 08:25-08:35 and from an area near the Goyarkh village in the Tartar region at 14:35 -14:40, as well as from areas and the positions near the Gulustan village in the Goranboy region at 16:10- 16:20, from an area outside the Namirli and Garagashli villages in the Agdam region at17:10- 17:30 and 17:30-17:35 and from the nameless heights in the Khojavand region at 18.15- 18.23, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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Argentine celebrities turn against the government

Combative Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has a new enemy: as her popularity falls, top television celebrities turned on her this week for not dealing with crime and street protests, Reuters reported.

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Instability in Afghanistan holds region of Central Asia "in fear": experts

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 13 / Trend News, V.Zhavoronkova, E.Ostapenko /

The probability of impact of instability in Afghanistan on the Central Asian states is unlikely, but the conflict situation in the neighboring country maintains them under threat, experts say.

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Crisis in Turkish-Israeli relations to expand dialogue: expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News U. Sadigova /

The crisis in Turkey-Israel relations over the Middle East will not lead to a break in ties, but rather expand dialogue and mutual understanding between the two countries, Turkish Center for Strategic Studies of the Middle East (ORSAM) head Hassan Kanbolat told Trend News today.

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U.N.'s Ban to fast in solidarity with world's hungry

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will join a 24-hour fast called by the U.N. food chief to show solidarity with the world's 1 billion hungry ahead of a food security summit next week, a spokeswoman said on Friday, Reuters reported.

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'Significant' water found on Moon

Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, US scientists have announced, BBC reported.

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Azerbaijani President returned to Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev returned to Baku on Friday from one-day official visit to Bulgaria, Azertaj State News Agency reported.

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Bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria are successfully developing - Ilham Aliyev

Following a ceremony of signing Azerbaijan-Bulgaria documents on Friday in Sophia, Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria held a joint press conference, AzerTaj State News Agency reported.

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Presidents of Azerbaijan and Bulgaria have lunch together

Following a press conference, Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria had a lunch together here at the Presidential Administration, State News Agency AzerTAj reported.

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Bulgarian President meets his Azerbaijani counterpart

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria have met on Friday at the Presidential Administration in Sofia, State News Agency AzerTaj reported.

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Azerbaijan President's visit to Bulgaria ends

On Nov. 13, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's one-day working visit to the Republic of Bulgaria ended, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Washington doubts about ratification of protocols at Turkish parliament without progress in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict solution

Washington doubts that without progress in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict solution, the Turkish-Armenian protocols will be ratified by the Turkish Parliament, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon said to press conference in Ankara, Turkish daily Milliyet newspaper reported.

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Soviet Azerbaijani soldiers receive medals

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News E. Tariverdiyeva /

Soviet Azerbaijani soldiers who fought in various conflicts received medals today at the Russian Embassy in Baku. Russian Ambassador Vladimir Dorokhin, Russian Military Attache in Azerbaijan Alexander Moiseyev, and World War II veterans attended the ceremony.

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Azerbaijan to hold bird flu monitoring

Azerbaijan, Baku Nov.13 /corr. Trend Capital U.Ismailova/

Taking into account the migration of birds, Azerbaijan's State Veterinary Service announced the monitoring on presence of bird flu, the Service reported on Nov. 13.

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IEA refutes criticism

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend Capital A. Badalova /

The International Energy Agency (IEA) refuted widespread criticism of its independence after a scandal this week in an e-mail to Trend News, stating that such accusations are groundless.

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More finances to be allocated for Parliament and Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan in 2010

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 13 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

In 2010, the budget funds for the maintenance of the Parliament of Azerbaijan are envisaged to be increased.

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Lobby needed to strengthen relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan

Turkey, Ankara, Nov. 13 / corr. Trend News G.Nasibova

"Lobby is needed to strengthen ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey," 21st Century University Professor Umit Ozdaq said in an event dedicated to Turkish-Azerbaijani relations, which was held at the university today.

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Azerbaijan, Iran Strike Gas Deal

Date : Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:34:59 +0400 AZERBAIJAN, IRAN STRIKE GAS DEAL PanARMENIAN.Net 12.11.2009 10:32 GMT+04:00 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan and Iranian national gas company signed the memorandum on mutual understanding on Azerbaijani gas supplies to Iran beginning from 2010, SOCAR head Rovnag Abdullayev said, Trend News ...

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Press freedom groups slams Azerbaijan blogger jail terms

Azerbaijani authorities are clearly trying to prevent the Internet frombecoming a powerful opposition tool in the run-up to next year's parliamentary elections, it said, noting the bloggers faced clearly trumped-up charges.

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Bulgaria, Azerbaijan Seal Natural Gas Supplies JV Deal

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev will pay on Friday a working visit to Sofia at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov.

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Protocols allow Armenia to get tough with Azerbaijan: MP

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News H.Nasibova /

The signing of the Turkish-Armenian protocols allows Yerevan to take a tougher stance on Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva said at the 21st-Century University in Ankara at an event dedicated to Azerbaijani-Turkish relations.

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Freedom of speech to be discussed in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.13 / corr Trend News M.Aliyev

The Council of Europe jointly with the Azerbaijani Press Council will organize a conference on "Defamation and freedom of speech in Azerbaijan", CE Baku office reported

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HR experts to assemble in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 /Trend Capital/

On Nov. 25-26, Baku will host the meeting of leading experts in the field of human resource (HR) management. The first international conference on "Human Capital. State. Business", which is held with the support of communications and calculations of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Access Bank, as well as over 70 representatives from various ministries and agencies of Azerbaijan, international organizations, businessmen, economists and experts have been already registered.

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Another swine flu patient discharged from hospital in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend Capital U.Ismayilova /

Another swine flu patient recovered and was discharged today, the Azerbaijani Health Ministry reported.

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Iranian court refuses motion to release Azerbaijani scientist

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News K.Zarbaliyeva /

An Iranian court did not accept documents submitted by Sazan Electronics Industry head Abbas Eftekhari to release an Azerbaijani laser specialist on bail, Committee for the Protection of Scientist Rights Chairman Soltanhamid Malikov told Trend News today.

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Azerbaijani, Belarus presidents meet in private

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus had a one-on-one meeting on Thursday, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.

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'Single window' applied to Azerbaijani stock trading system

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 /Trend Capital, N.Ismayilova/

The Azerbaijani State Committee for Securities (SCS) will make the first stock exchange index increase after activating listings on the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE), State Committee Chairman Rufat Aslanli said at a news conference at the headquarters of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) today.

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Health Ministry launches disinfection of passenger transport's infrastructure

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.13 / corr. Trend Capital E.Ismayilov

The Azerbaijan Health Ministry begins work on disinfection of passenger transport infrastructure aimed at prevention A/H1N1 virus within the next few days, The Azerbaijan Transport Ministry Urban Transport Department reported on Nov.13

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Azerbaijan hosts Hemse National Intellectual Games

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

The Hemse National Intellectual Games will be held twice per year for university students in the first six months of the year and schoolchildren in the second six months, Azerbaijani Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Intigam Babayev told media today.

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Azerbaijani MP proposes to conduct elections in legislative body

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News A. Huseynbala /

Azerbaijani MP proposes to conduct the elections in the legislative body.

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Heydar Aliyev Foundation organizes Azerbaijani Cultural Days at European Parliament: PHOTO

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 /Trend News, M.Aliyev/

For the first time the Heydar Aliyev Foundation organized Azerbaijani Culture Days at the European Parliament.

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Over 51 countries to participate in academic contest in Baku: deputy minister

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

Over 51 countries will participate in the Sixth International Academic Olympiad for teens in Baku Dec. 2-11, Azerbaijani Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Intigam Babayev told Trend News.

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Swiss Muslims subjected to racist attacks: Union of Muslim Organizations

Local Muslims are subjected to racist attacks and are persecuted frequently in Switzerland, the Al Jazeera Web site reported the Union of Muslim Organizations as saying today. A broad campaign has launched against mosque construction, Islamic institutes and organizations in the country, according to the union.

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Heydar Aliyev Foundation invites Romanian youths to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 / Trend News M. Aliyev /

A Romanian youth delegation from Bucharest visited Azerbaijan from Nov. 2-9. The visit was organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, its Romanian office, and Bucharest City Hall.

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Georgian parliament to consider nominations for ambassador to Azerbaijan

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 13 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Georgian parliament will begin discussions on nominees to the post of Georgian ambassador to Azerbaijan today. Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili nominated earlier this week Presidential Administration Spokesman Ivan Noniashvili.

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Commercial facilities cheapen in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 10 / Trend Capital, U.Ismayilova /

In September, the prices on the market of commercial facilities of Baku fell 0.1 percent to $2,226 compared to $3,000 in August, public organization Participants of Real Estate Market said. The prices dropped 15.8 percent compared to the same period of 2008.

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Azerbaijani president is on visit to Bulgaria

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is on a working visit to Sophia upon the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov, the Bulgarian state news agency reported.

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Satellite technology to operate in Azerbaijan toprovide mobile communications services in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 12 / Trend Capital, G.Veliyev /

Satellite technology will operate in Azerbaijan, which will allow to phone from the board of the aircrafts, chief engineer of the State Radio Frequencies Department (RFD) Ilham Efendiyev told Trend Capital, commenting on the recent decision of RFD, allowing to use GSM devices on the aircraft, which operate at a frequency of 1800 MHz.

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OSCE must keep its key role in resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: UN Under-Secretary-General

U.S, Washington, Nov. 13 / Trend News N.Bogdanova /

The OSCE must remain in its key role in South Caucasus, especially when it comes to the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes believes.

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EBRD assess road built in Azerbaijan two years ago

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 12 / Trend Capital I. Khalilova /

A mission of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) led by Senior Project Manager Wolfgang Gruber is in Baku to assess the state of the Hajigabul-Kurdamir Highway. Construction ended in 2007, the EBRD Office in Baku said today.

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Talks with Nabucco lenders going well: official

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 12 /Trend Capital, A.Badalova/ The Nabucco project consortium notes success in negotiations with potential lenders to build the pipeline.

"Talks with lenders are going well and according to schedule," Nabucco Project official Christian Dolezal wrote Trend Capital in an e-mail today.

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Bulgartransgaz to found JV to transport Azerbaijani gas to Bulgaria

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 12 / Trend Capital A.Badalova /

Bulgaria's state-owned gas operator Bulgartransgaz, a subsidiary of Bulgargaz, and the Azerbaijan state gas company SOCAR are going to set up a joint venture, Bulgaria's Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, Traicho Traikov, said.

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Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 13 /Trend News, K. Zarbaliyeva/

On Nov. 12, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops from an area outside the Kangarli and Tagibayli villages in the Agdam region at 13:25-13:30 and 21:30-21:40, as well as from areas and the positions near the Garakhanbayli village in the Fuzuli region at 19:40-20:15 and 20:15-20:40, from an area outside the Tapgaragoyunlu village in the Goranboy region at 21:40-21:50 and from the nameless heights in the Khojavand region at 20:20-20:35, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

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Iran uses its nuclear program to restore its prestige in region: Iranian expert

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 12 / Trend News, D.Khatinoglu /

Despite the recent attacks on Iran's nuclear program by the international organizations, the Iranian authorities continue this program as a last tool to restore its prestige and hegemony in the region, Professor of University of Glasgow Reza Taghizadeh told Trend News.

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Jackson's "This Is It" passes $200 million worldwide

Michael Jackson's concert movie "This Is It" has taken more than $200 million at box offices worldwide in the first two weeks of release, the studio behind the movie said on Thursday.

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Relations between Azerbaijan and Belarus become truly strategic - Alexander Lukashenko

Relations between Azerbaijan and Belarus become truly strategic, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at his meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in an expanded format with participation of delegations on 12 November in Minsk, state news agency Azertac reported.

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Belarus leader hosts official dinner in honor of Azerbaijani President