The British National Crime Agency (NCA) became operational on Monday, officially replacing the Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA).
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan today met with Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security policy of the EU in Brussels.
A Spanish court convicted 53 defendants on Friday, closing the book on Spain's largest-ever corruption trial.
If things continue like this, I do not hold out much hope. I have hope within me, but I have no intention of fighting dirty like they do; of putting my gun in my pocket, go out and kill, and then sit and eat pasta. Such ideas remain fantasy. The most dangerous thing is a hungry man without hope.
There was plenty of wine to be sampled, both from local winemakers who’ve kept the tradition going in the family and the larger wineries. I focused on sampling some of the homemade vino, but the samplings offered by Maran Winery were very nice, especially the 2002 Areni of Malishka.
Over 20 years after they were first planted in Artsakh, landmines still remain and continue to maim and kill people. In an effort to raise awareness of the problem and solicit help to clear landmines, the Western Diocese is hosting a special “Landmine Free Artsakh” evening on October 13, at the Zorayan Museum Hall, 3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504.