Ukraine’s, US’ actions fraught with another energy crisis in Europe — Hungarian PM

The recent steps taken by Ukraine when it halted Russian gas transit via its territory and the United States, which imposed sanctions against Russian oil and gas companies, a fraught with another energy crisis in Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

Sweden shuts Nord Stream probe over lack of jurisdiction, for fear of truth Maria Zakharova said

A Swedish prosecutor probing the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany said Wednesday he was closing the investigation because Sweden does not have jurisdiction.

Dmitry Medvedev praised the head of the Pentagon for his honesty

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev praised Pentagon head Lloyd Austin for naming the real reason for helping Kyiv - the development of the US military-industrial complex.

US Concerned over Potential Broader Media Access in Gaza during Ceasefire: Report

A Politico article has highlighted concerns raised by US officials regarding the potential impact of the Gaza ceasefire that might inadvertently lead to wider media access, shedding more light on the severe destruction in Gaza.

Russia has launched an investigation into British participation in the production in Bucha in March 2022

Russia is conducting an investigation to establish the extent of British participation in the anti-Russian provocation in the Ukrainian city of Bucha. This was stated by official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova on September 27.

Ukrainian Buk Missile Caused Market Tragedy Claims US Media Report

The strike on September 6 had killed 15 people and left over 30 people wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. Zelensky was quick to describe it as a "Russian" attack on "a regular market and shops,” with numerous Western media outlets parroting the claim and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal vowing "fair retribution" for it. 

Fact vs. fake – why don’t we trust science any more? | DW Documentary

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Poll shows US voters do not trust media's fact-checking

A majority of US voters say that they do not trust US media's fact-checking of presidential candidates' statements, according to a new poll.

Indonesian Ambassador: Terrorist attacks against innocent people in Syria regrettable

Indonesian Ambassador to Syria Djoko Harjanto visited on Thursday a number of archaeological and tourist sites in Homs.

We made mistakes after Turkey’s coup attempt: European Parliament rapporteur Piri

Kati Piri, the rapporteur for Turkey at the European Parliament, has said Brussels “made a mistake against the Turkish people” after the country’s failed coup attempt, believed to have been masterminded by the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ).

Juncker says Greek government is 'misleading' voters over Greece

Jean-Claude Juncker has accused the Greek government of misleading voters as Alexis Tsipras said its creditors were trying to "humiliate" the country.

Kiev ment aux Ukrainiens et au monde entier

La société ukrainienne subit une pression informationnelle sans précédent de la part de Kiev qui essaye de faire tout pour ne pas laisser les Ukrainiens comprendre qu’une véritable guerre civile bat son plein au sud-est du pays.

Il est difficile de comprendre pourquoi les Ukrainiens, une nation lettrée et de haute culture, croient aux mythes politiques relatés par les médias, s’étonne Andreï Manoïlo, professeur de l’Université d’Etat de Moscou qui se spécialise en conscience de masse et processus informationnels.

Ukraine’s presidential candidate insists on objective probe into May 2 riots in Odessa

Serhiy Tihipko, a member of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, and a candidate for Ukrainian presidency, has called on the official authorities to carry out an objective investigation into the death of people in the Odessa unrest on May 2, as well as in Kiev’s central Independence Square, known as Maidan, in February.

“If the tragedy in Odessa is not investigated, as well as the other one that occurred on Maidan in Kiev, when a hundred young people died on both sides, there will be no peace in the country,” he told the nationwide telethon “Peace Is Above All” on Thursday.

US Senators launch fresh ‘genocide’ bill

Two pro-Armenian senators have formally launched a fresh effort for the passage in the U.S. Senate of an “Armenian genocide” resolution.

“Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, during which 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turkey ... To honor the survivors and the memory of those lost, and to lead globally on human rights, the United States should finally join the European Union and 11 of our NATO allies in officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide,” Mark Kirk, a Republican from Illinois, said.

Armenians say up to 1.5 million of their forebears were killed in 1915 and 1916 by the forces of Ottoman Empire.

Michelle Obama in China: internet freedom should be universal right

First lady spoke to students at Peking University during a week-long trip in China aimed at promoting educational exchanges...

Michelle Obama on Saturday told students in China, which has some of the world’s tightest restrictions on the internet, that freedom of speech and unfettered access to information make countries stronger and should be universal rights.

The first lady was speaking Saturday at Peking University in Beijing during a week-long trip aimed at promoting educational exchanges between the US and China. The trip also took on political overtones when she was granted a previously unscheduled meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping on Friday.

Η κυβέρνηση της Αρμενίας κάλεσε τον πάπα στις τελετές μνήμης για την Γενοκτονία

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"Ο πάπας θέλει να πάει στην Αρμενία", τιτλοφορεί σημερινό της άρθρο η εφημερίδα της Ρώμης "Ιλ Μεσατζέρο".
Όπως αναφέρει η "Ιλ Μεσατζέρο", η κυβέρνηση της Αρμενίας κάλεσε επίσημα τον Αργεντινό ποντίφικα να επισκεφθεί, το 2015, το Γιερεβάν, στα πλαίσια των τελετών μνήμης για τα εκατό χρόνια από την Γενοκτονία των αρμενίων.
Ο πνευματικός πατέρας των ρωμαιοκαθολικών απάντησε στον Αρμένιο πρέσβη στο Βατικανό, ότι "θα κάνει ότι του είναι δυνατόν" για να πραγματοποιήσει το ταξίδι αυτό.
Όπως αναφέρει ο ιταλικός τύπος, "όταν ήταν αρχιεπίσκοπος του Μπουένος 'Αιρες, ο πάπας Βεργκόλιο είχε τονίσει, με ξεκάθαρο τρόπο, ότι "αυτή των Aρμενίων ήταν η πρώτη γενοκτονία του περασμένου αιώνα".

Ankara upset at Vatican for pope’s remarks on mass killings of Armenians

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Turkey has reacted angrily to the Vatican following a statement from Pope Francis describing the mass killings of Armenians during World War I as “the first genocide of the twentieth century” during a meeting with a delegation led by Patriarch of Cilicia of Armenian Catholics on June 3.

“The Turkish Foreign Ministry delivered Turkey’s views on the issue and expressed disappointment to the embassy in Ankara and Vatican in Rome yesterday,” a Turkish diplomat told the Hürriyet Daily News on June 7.

Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Act Introduced in U.S. House

WASHINGTON, DC –
As Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Erdogan continues his official U.S. state visit, a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives introduced the Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Act, a new measure calling upon the President to build upon the U.S. record of having recognized the Armenian Genocide by working toward improved Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the Republic of Turkey’s full acknowledgement of the facts and ongoing consequences of the Armenian Genocide, and a fair, just, and comprehensive international resolution of this crime, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

“We welcome today’s introduction of the Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Act,” said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. “This innovative bipartisan initiative, building upon the U.S. record of having recognized the Armenian Genocide, calls for a new U.S. approach to Armenian-Turkish ties that reflects our America values and recognizes that our national interests require an end to Turkey’s denials and a truthful, just, and comprehensive international resolution of this crime.”