January 2012 - Page 2 of 9 - The Armenian Weekly

Apigian-Kessel: Baptism by Fire

January 30, 2012 at 8:45 am Betty Apigian-Kessel 0

When a Non-Armenian Becomes a ‘Hars’ To my readers: This column is a setup for one that will follow next week, when I’ll bring you the story of an exceptional woman who became one part […]

Aronian Wins Tournament, Closes in on World No. 1

January 29, 2012 at 10:31 am Weekly Staff 4

WIJK AAN ZEE, The Netherlands (A.W.)—On Jan. 29, Armenian chess player Levon Aronian, currently ranked no. 2 in the world, won first place at the prestigious Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, closing in […]

Women’s Rights Activists Demand Dismissal of Syunik Governor

January 28, 2012 at 10:22 pm Weekly Staff 3

YEREVAN (A.W.)–The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women in December 2011 drafted a petition demanding Syunik Governor Suren Khachatrian’s dismissal from office. Khachatrian had publicly assaulted businesswoman Silva Hambardzumian on Nov. 14 in the lobby […]

Photographer Hrair ‘Hawk’ Khatcherian to Speak at ALMA

January 28, 2012 at 10:18 pm Weekly Staff 3

WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sun., Feb. 12, Canadian Armenian photographer Hrair “Hawk” Khatcherian will give an illustrated presentation on his latest book Yergir 2 Yergir (2011), a journey through Western Armenia. A globe-trotter and a pilgrim, Khatcherian […]

To Maim and Kill with Impunity

January 27, 2012 at 10:22 am Nanore Barsoumian 36

Preferential Treatment for Armenia’s Oligarchs and their Entourage In November 2011, Syunik Governor Suren Khachatryan (aka “Liska”) physically attacked businesswoman Silva Hambarzumyan in the lobby of the Marriot Hotel in Yerevan. He was reportedly angered […]

Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Jan. 28, 2012)

January 27, 2012 at 10:17 am CK Garabed 1

Ignorance is Bliss Love is what happens to men and women who don’t know each other. … W. Somerset Maugham Daffy-nition Ungrateful man: A parson who at least once a week abuses his best benefactor, […]

ANCA Condemns Clinton’s Complicity in Genocide Denial

January 27, 2012 at 10:04 am Weekly Staff 65

Secretary of State Dismisses Genocide as ‘Historical Debate’ in Public Comments to State Department Staff WASHINGTON, DC–The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply criticized remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who on Jan. […]