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US records 40 mass shootings since beginning of year
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The incidents occurred in 18 different states. These are the highest numbers since 2014, the organization claims.
U.S.-Israeli exercises to practice strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities
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Israel's Channel 12 reported that the targets in the Negev desert mimic Iranian nuclear facilities. According to him, the bombers will drop 100 tons of explosives to destroy the bunkers.
20 Republican states file lawsuit against Biden's immigration program
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In the U.S., 20 states controlled by representatives of the Republican Party asked a federal judge to suspend the program of financial support for migrants. It is reported by the CBS News TV channel, citing a court document.
CNN: US urges Ukraine to change combat tactics
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In recent weeks, they have begun suggesting that Ukrainian forces reduce their losses in Bakhmut, which is of little strategic importance to Ukraine, and instead focus on planning an offensive in the south. It is noted that this message was relayed to Kyiv by three high-ranking officials in the Biden administration.
Politico: US considering sending 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
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The vehicles would likely come through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, according to another person familiar with the issue. The program allows Washington to finance the purchase of weapons and equipment for Ukraine, as opposed to pulling them from existing U.S. stockpiles.
U.S. and Israel conduct most important joint military drills to date
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The U.S. and Israel have launched the allies' most important joint military exercise to date, involving thousands of troops, a dozen ships and 142 aircraft, including bombers with nuclear warheads, Reuters reports.
Оборонно-промышленная база США не готова к войне с Китаем
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«Военные службы США недостаточно инвестировали в системы вооружений и боеприпасы для обычной войны, а система закупок Министерства обороны сталкивается с проблемами в создании стимулов для промышленности инвестировать в достаточные запасы ключевых систем вооружений», — предупреждает отчет.
Помпео о первой встрече с Ким Чен Ыном: «Маленький, потный, злой человек»
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В своих их мемуарах бывший госсекретарь Майк Помпео рассказывает о неловком знакомстве с северокорейским лидером Ким Чен Ыном в марте 2018 года, которое закончилось тем, что Помпео сказал ему, что Вашингтон «все еще пытается вас убить».
Ned Price not ruling out phone talk between US Secretary of State, Azerbaijan President
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“(…) the Secretary did have an opportunity today to speak to the leader of Armenia. I do expect that he will have an opportunity in the coming days to speak to President Aliyev,” the US State Department spokesperson said.
Turkish FM to hold talks with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken
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Cavusoglu will hold talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on January 18. The meeting will take place within the framework of the Turkey-U.S. Strategic Mechanism.
How President Aliyev Became The Corrupt Despot of Azerbaijan
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Journalist Fin Depencier wrote a lengthy exposé in the San Francisco-based Palladium Magazine, titled: “Ilham Aliyev and the Making of Azerbaijan.”
U.S. uses sale of F-16 fighter jets to force Ankara to ratify Swedish and Finnish bids
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The U.S. has warned Turkey that Congress may not approve the plane sale if Ankara does not ratify Sweden's and Finland's NATO bids, a senior Turkish official said on condition of anonymity. U.S. officials have linked the problems, , but the Biden administration has refrained from telling Ankara that receiving the planes will not happen until after the bids are ratified.
The US needs to send a strong message for Russia - opinion: The Jerusalem Post
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It is time for the United States to hold Azerbaijan accountable and to put an end to their egregious behavior. They can start by implementing sanctions against Azerbaijan until they reopen the road to Nagorno-Karabakh. Democracy and innocent lives are at stake. Time is running out.
United Nations Security Council Internationalizes the Artsakh Issue
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By Harut Sassounian
Publisher, The California Courier
Washington Post Reveals Azerbaijan’s Hiring of Two Retired U.S. Generals
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Philip Deaver, a civilian Air Force lawyer, wrote in his objection that since the U.S. had given Silk Way Airlines $369 million, and since the two generals had managed the supply routes via Azerbaijan, it might look like McNabb and Fraser knew “that a perk of office is a lucrative advisory contract from Silk Way upon retirement.”
California to Declare April 24, ‘Genocide Remembrance Day’ as State Holiday
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By Harut Sassounian
Publisher, The California Courier
Azeri Consul General Departs from L.A., Leaving Behind a Trail of Deception
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By Harut Sassounian
Publisher, The California Courier
U.S. Publicizes its Strategy on Armenia Based Obviously on America’s Interests
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When the U.S. government and its embassy in Yerevan remain silent in the face of grave violations of human rights in Armenia, it shows that the United States, contrary to its statements, is not serious about improving democracy in the country. Similarly, when Azerbaijan regularly attacks and kills Armenians, while the United States calls on both sides to reduce tensions, the United States loses its credibility in the eyes of Armenians in and out of Armenia.
Today we were informed that Sos Karapetyan was attacked in Glendale California.
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We wish Sos strong health and a speedy recovery.
Biden Wants to Sell Arms to Turkey While Ankara is Undermining NATO
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By Harut Sassounian
Publisher, The California Courier
Turkey Disgraces Itself by Denying The Genocide after Biden’s Acknowledgment
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By Harut Sassounian
Publisher, The California Courier
Reminiscing an Unforgettable Trip To Armenia with Sen. Dole in 1997
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The Armenian nation will long remember this great man who never forgot the Armenian surgeon who restored his health and did his best to bring acknowledgment to the Armenian Genocide.
US Invites Armenia to Democracy Summit; But not Azerbaijan and Turkey
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By Harut Sassounian
Publisher, The California Courier
Comprehensive Report Reveals Turkey’s Total Failure in Washington Lobbying
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By Harut Sassounian
Publisher, The California Courier
Why Did the Turkish Institute In Washington Close Down?
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The saga of the failed Institute of Turkish Studies should be a lesson to all universities not to repeat the mistake of Georgetown, welcoming a politically-motivated project contrary to its academic standards. Mixing academics and politics is never a good idea!
