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Russian deputy FM, UN rep mull Karabakh conflict
Russian State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin and Director of the Europe Division of the Department of Political Affairs of the UN Levent Bilman discussed the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, said a message posted on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry Jan. 23.
Turkey takes control of another settlement near Syria’s Afrin
The Turkish Armed Forces took control of another settlement near Syria’s Afrin city - Hamam village, Turkish media reported Jan. 23. The operations to liberate the Afrin area from the terrorists of the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) and the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) continue.
Iranian warship test-fires long-range cruise missile amid drills
An Iranian navy vessel has test-fired a long-range cruise missile dubbed “Ghadir” as part of the ongoing two-day military drills in southern Iran and in the Sea of Oman. The missile fired on the second day of the war games code-named “Muhammad Rasoulallah” successfully targeted the hypothetical enemy, Tasnim news agency reported.
"Objective Baku: How Hitler Lost the Battle for Oil” screened in Los Angeles
The documentary film “Objective Baku: How Hitler lost the battle for oil” was screened on January 17, 2018 in Los Angeles at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which is one of the largest and most renowned hospitals in the U.S. Supported by Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Los Angeles, the event was attended by the Center's doctors, foreign consuls general and honorary consuls, representatives of science and culture, members of Azerbaijani, Jewish and other communities, and others.
Azerbaijan exposes big network engaged in currency smuggling
Azerbaijan has exposed a big local network engaged in currency smuggling, the Department of Public Relations of the State Security Service said in a statement Jan. 22.
Azerbaijan to present its bid to host Expo 2025 in Davos
Azerbaijan’s bid to host World Expo 2025 will be presented in Davos, Switzerland on Jan.23.
Black January martyrs commemorated in the UK Parliament
On 18 January, the Black January dead were remembered during a landmark reception in the Macmillan Room of Portcullis House in the UK Parliament, located a few metres from Big Ben. The event was attended by Peers Lord David Evans and Lord Leslie Turnberg, and around 40 diplomats, Azerbaijanis and friends of the country and hosted by Bob Blackman MP, Chair, Azerbaijan All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). It was jointly organised by the Embassy of Azerbaijan to the UK and The European Azerbaijan Society (TEAS).
