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Azerbaijani Izzet wins Australian Chess Championships

Baku, January 12, AZERTAC Azerbaijani chess player Kenan Izzet has become the winner of the 2016 Australian Chess Championships. Kenan Izzet gained 8,5 points after 11 rounds. The Swiss system tournament brought together 34 chess players and featured 11 rounds.…

President Aliyev: Armenia doesn’t want peace

Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 10 Armenia doesn’t want peace, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said Jan.10 in an opening speech at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the results of socio-economic development in 2015 and objectives for the future.…

Armenia breaks ceasefire with Azerbaijan 125 times

Armenian armed forces have broken the ceasefire with Azerbaijan 125 times in various parts of the contact line between Azerbaijani and Armenian armies in the last 24 hours, Azerbaijani defense ministry said Jan. 10. Azerbaijani positions located in the village…

Azerbaijani chess player tops Australian Championships

Baku, January 9, AZERTAC Azerbaijani chess player Kenan Izzet shares the leadership at the 2016 Australian Chess Championships in Melbourne together with Australian Bobby Cheng. The Azerbaijani chess player will take on Australian Anton Smirnov in the 9th round. The…

Armenia breaks ceasefire with Azerbaijan 120 times

Armenian armed forces have broken the ceasefire with Azerbaijan 117 times in various parts of the contact line between Azerbaijani and Armenian armies in the last 24 hours, Azerbaijani defense ministry said Jan. 8. Azerbaijani positions located in the villages…

Azerbaijan`s chess player leads Australian Championships

Baku, January 7, AZERTAC Azerbaijani Kenan Izzat tops the 2016 Australian Chess Championships in Melbourne. Kanan Izzat will face Australian Karl Zelesco in the seventh round of the tournament. The Swiss system tournament brings together 34 chess players and features…

Australian FM calls for stronger UN sanctions

Canberra, January 7, AZERTAC Several governments promised a firm response as tensions soared, with many calling for further action by the United Nations against North Korea, which is already subject to an array of international sanctions. The UN Security Council…