Category: 2018

Armenpress News Agency , Armenia
January 8, 2018 Monday


Armenian MP of Iranian parliament says situation in country is calm
and under control



YEREVAN, JANUARY 8, ARMENPRESS. The situation in Iran in general is
calm at the moment, ethnic Armenian lawmaker of the Iranian Parliament
Karen Khanlarian told ARMENPRESS.

“The activeness of protests has calmed down, there are almost no
rallies, protests, the situation is calm and under control. You know
that these issues emerged in connection with the socio-economic
problems. And this was also supplemented by the political vector which
is a result of influence of foreign powers”, he said.

According to the lawmaker, the complaint among the people has its
reason, the country really faces a socio-economic problem. This also
emerged by applying economic sanctions against Iran.

“In the recent years there have always been protests in Iran. I have
witnessed different groups in streets, squares near the parliament
voicing their complaints over economic, social issues. This time the
protests were supplemented by a little political character which was
exclusive. Now everyone is concerned, tries to find solutions to the
existing issues in order to prevent such incidents”, Karen Khanlarian
said.

As for the Armenian community, the lawmaker said everyone freely
expresses his/her opinion. The economic issues concern all citizens of
Iran, including Armenians. He added that as a result of the economic
sanctions imposed on Iran the small and medium businesses of many
Iranian citizens, including Armenians were greatly affected.

“The talks on nuclear deal inspired hope that the sanctions will be
lifted, the economic situation will improve, but we see that the US
not only doesn’t want to eliminate the sanctions, but tries to
increase them”, the lawmaker added.

Anti-governmental protests launched in Iran on December 28. Hundreds
of protesters have been arrested.

                        GROONG's Calendar of events
                        (All times local to events)

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What:           "Commemoration of Iraqi Armenian Relief "
                a lecture in Armenian by Dr. Seta Dajad Ohanian
When:           Jan 13 2018 4pm
Where:          Glendale Armenian Youth Center
                211 W. Chestnut St., Glendale CA 91204
Misc:           Under Sponsorship of ARS USA Western Region an event dedicated
                to Iraqi Armenian Women's Benevolent Activities. Lecture by
                Dr. Seta Dajad Ohanian, researcher at the Armenian National
                Academy of Sciences.
                The event is free to the public and free reception.
Online Contact: [email protected]
Tel:            818-244-9645

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What:           "Requiem for the 11th Anniversary of Hrant Dink"
When:           Jan 20 2018 2pm
Where:          Bicknell Park, Montebello.In front of the Armenian Genocide 
Monument
                901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640
Misc:           Prayer and wreath laying ceremony.
                Following the ceremony, a solemn mass of requiem will take 
                place in the presence of the 4 Dioceses.
Online Contact: [email protected]
Tel:            818-800-1976 Dr. Ohannes Kulak Avedikyan
Web:            
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.oia.net_&d=DwIB-g&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=LVw5zH6C4LHpVQcGEdVcrQ&m=gGeVsGQPAqYQw1KixAb8DwJeZewH4zevr0hSEdt34jA&s=KqYRJLwRXrwz0cltgdECrJ7kuaLIBloJ6vqO_djxjh8&e=

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What:           "Commemoration for Hrant Dink's 11th Anniversary"
When:           Jan 20 2018 6pm
Where:          Organization of Istanbul Armenians
                19726 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306
Misc:           Discussant and Reflections:
                Prof. Asli Bali   UCLA Law School;
                Director UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies;
                Faculty Director, Promise Institute for Human Rights
                KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
                Dr. Sinan Birdal, Visiting Asst. Professor,
                School of International Relations and
                Middle East Studies, at U.S.C.
                Geostrategy as Regime Building,
                current Turkish Foreign Policy
                Dr. Ruken Sengul, Center for Near Eastern Studies,
                Distinguished Research Fellow, U.C.L.A.
                Salvagings: In the City of "Death's End", A Century Later
                Dr. Yektan Turkyilmaz,
                Khanzadian Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies,
                Fresno State University
                Quo Vadis Turkiye? From a dark past to obscure prospects
                A roundtable discussion, with Mr. Minassian and Dr. Bali
                as Discussants
                Presentation of the Annual Hrant Dink Spirit of Freedom        
                and Justice Medal
                to SARKIS HATSPANIAN French-Armenian Activist, "Childhood
                friend, School mate and Comrade of Hrant Dink" by
                Executive Committee President Dr. Mark Kosker in Lyon,
                France, prior to the Commemoration due to his illness
                Preventing Travel to Los Angeles
                The event is free to the public and free reception.
Online Contact: [email protected]
Tel:            818-800-1976 Dr. Ohannes Kulak Avedikyan
Web:            
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.oia.net_&d=DwIB-g&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=LVw5zH6C4LHpVQcGEdVcrQ&m=gGeVsGQPAqYQw1KixAb8DwJeZewH4zevr0hSEdt34jA&s=KqYRJLwRXrwz0cltgdECrJ7kuaLIBloJ6vqO_djxjh8&e=

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What:           "Health, and how to build it"
                a lecture in Armenian by Dr. Haroutune Armenian
When:           Jan 21 2018 1pm
                Following Church Divine Liturgy which starts at 10:30am
Where:          Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley
                Western Prelacy's Hall, 6252 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta, CA
Misc:           This presentation will focus on a new understanding of health
                and will provide examples and ways one can build better health
                at every age and under any situation, whether with or without
                disease. Examples will include research findings from Armenian
                communities both in Armenia and the Diaspora.
                Dr. Haroutune Armenian is Professor in Residence of
                epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
                (FSPH). He is also a Professor Emeritus at the Johns Hopkins
                Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he received his MPH
                and Dr. P.H. degrees following his M.D. from the American
                University of Beirut in 1968. Dr. Armenian's academic and
                development leadership has included program development at the
                Ministry of Health in Bahrain, Dean of the Faculty of Health
                Sciences at the American University of Beirut, Director of the
                MPH Program at the Order the Johns Hopkins University, and
                Dean of the School of Public Health at the American University
                of Armenia (AUA).
                The event is free to the public.
Online Contact: [email protected]
Tel:            818-244-9645

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What:           ARS Norian Youth Connect Program
When:           Mar 3 2018 9am
Where:          Columbia University, NY
Misc:           The program is sponsored by the Armenian Relief Society of
                Eastern USA and the Columbia University Armenian Society,
                directed by, Dr. Khatchig Mouradian.
                The program is available to any Armenian college student
                between the ages of 18 and 27 years old. Details to follow.
Online Contact: [email protected]
Web:            
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.arseastusa.org_&d=DwIB-g&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=LVw5zH6C4LHpVQcGEdVcrQ&m=gGeVsGQPAqYQw1KixAb8DwJeZewH4zevr0hSEdt34jA&s=y2Kyjy7xq6AKp2Sfi6aUW5JxX3P1AGV-MxvdeWP3kWs&e=

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Manchester Evening News
January 8, 2018 Monday


Henrikh can still save his United career

by  ciaran kelly


JOSE Mourinho has not made a habit of saying sorry down the years, but
he reserved an apology for Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the bowels of Old
Trafford at around 8.49pm on Friday night - in front of all of his
players in the home dressing room.

The Portuguese knew his side needed something, a spark, a focal point,
to find the breakthrough against a stubborn Derby defence in the FA
Cup third round tie and turned to £75m man Romelu Lukaku.

Mkhitaryan was the fall guy. Mourinho felt having the pace of Marcus
Rashford on the left wing gave United more of a threat despite the
20-year-old's own struggles up front in the first half.

The Armenian could only watch on as Jesse Lingard stepped up in his
place in the No.10 role to break the deadlock with a trademark
thunderbolt before his replacement, Lukaku, sealed United's place in
the fourth round of the FA Cup at the death.

Mourinho's decision had been vindicated, but that did not make it any easier.

Ironically, following a worrying start, Mkhitaryan had grown into the
half by simply relying on his instincts. There was even one marvellous
cross which landed perfectly on Rashford's head, without even looking
up to see if he was there.

Had Rashford found the back of the net, rather than Scott Carson's
near post, Mkhitaryan would have done what he has done for much of his
United career - pulled a moment of magic out of the hat when he was
seemingly destined for another anonymous display. But that fivemonth
wait for an assist goes on.

Just a few minutes later, a scooped through ball found Luke Shaw in
space Understandably, 28-year-worryingly confidence, not the Ciaran as
he romped down the flank, but the left-back's cross did not beat the
first man.

Those highlights came after a forgotten name reared its head on social
media feeds again. Bebé, the infamous Portuguese street footballer who
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he never saw play before splurging £7.4m on
him in 2010.

Mkhitaryan - Armenia's greatest ever sportsman, the £27.3m bargain,
United's Europa League hero - had just hit a wild cross in Bebé's
unmistakable style. And bad memories came flooding back as he began
trending for all the wrong reasons.

Understandably, the 28-year-old looks worryingly short of confidence,
but it is not the end.

After two months out last season, following a poor display on his
first start in the derby, Mkhitaryan bounced back and seized his
chance, when it eventually was given to him.

the looks short of but it is end Kelly Mkhitaryan still has that
trademark resilience - making just his second start since November 5
against Derby - and is clearly impressing Mourinho with his work-rate
in training.

You could see that first-hand at an open session ahead of United's
Champions League clash against CSKA Moscow last month. "Go Micki! Go!"
his team-mates roared as he raced through the sprints in the intense
warm-ups at Carrington.

Mourinho does not scapegoat, either, and tellingly made a point of
giving a rare insight into the dressing room in his post-match press
conference.

There was no assessment of his high pressing or whether he recovered
the ball high up the pitch or whether he played in others enough in
that crucial No.10 role.

Just a simple apology.

"I apologised to him in front of the people because he didn't deserve
it," he sighed.

Mesut Ozil may be waiting in the wings, but do not write-off Henrikh
Mkhitaryan. Not just yet, anyway.

the hat when destined for anonymous fivemonth an back's beat the
following a his first Mkhitaryan and when was and with training.
Understandably, the 28-year-old looks worryingly short of confidence,
but it is not the end Ciaran Kelly