As the world’s attention turns to the emirate for the World Cup, an Observer investigation reveals that it and its ruling family have amassed a £10bn property empire …
Armenian Ombudswoman, President of “Institute of Liberal Politics” sign MoU on joining efforts in fighting hate speech
On November 3, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan … belonging to a national minority, property, birth status or any other factor of identity as well as to combine their …
Putin To Meet With Leaders Of Armenia, Azerbaijan In Sochi
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to host talks with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on October 31, a month after the worst clashes erupted between the Caucasus neighbors since they fought …
Silicon Valley in Shadow of Ararat Mountain
Armenia has been cultivating global renown as a sort of European hub for technology and innovation. Yet the story of how Armenia transformed itself from “Soviet Silicon Valley” to the “Silicon …
Spinning Wheels in Sochi
Azerbaijani attacks on Armenia, which led to more than 200 casualties and the occupation of a swath of Armenian territory, a flurry of intense diplomatic activity has taken place. The US State …
Russian emigres in Armenia settle in for the long haul
In the Armenian capital Yerevan, few of the tens of thousands of military-age Russian men who have fled to the former Soviet republic see themselves returning home any time soon. “Many of my friends …
Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown’s Former Georgia Home Up For Sale
Fans of R&B and soul music could be livin’ it up in a pretty monumental home … if, of course, you can cough up a ton of cash for Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s former …
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as US sends two supersonic bombers over region
North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers streaking over South …
Iran Revolutionary Guard launches rocket amid more protests
Iran’s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched a new satellite-carrying rocket, state TV reported, seeking to demonstrate the force’s space prowess even as anti-government protests rage …
Iran’s Rial Slumps to Record Low Amid Protests, Nuclear Talks
The Iranian rial fell to lowest level ever recorded in the the country’s unregulated, open market on Saturday as protests against the government continued and hopes of reviving the nuclear deal …