Armenia

Landlocked country in the Caucasus

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Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located in Western Asia, on the Armenian Highlands, it is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, the de facto independent Republic of Artsakh and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and Azerbaijan's exclave of Nakhchivan to the south.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenians step up to volunteer Despite truce, Azerbaijan and Armenia blame each other for the continued clashes over disputed territory. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:39Published 3 days ago

Azeri artillery in use against Armenian forces Footage released by the Defence Ministry of Azerbaijan on Tuesday showed what is said to be artillery bombarding positions of the Armenian Armed Forces as fighting between the two countries over the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:04Published 3 days ago

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for truce violations Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:33Published 4 days ago

Nagorno Karabakh truce crumbles within hours A humanitarian ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia came into force at midnight on Saturday, only to crumble within a few hours - with both sides accusing the other of violations. David Doyle.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:50Published 5 days ago

Civilians killed in Ganja as Nagorno-Karabakh conflict escalates Armenia rejects claims it was behind the attack that prompted Azerbaijan president to vow ‘revenge’. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:06Published 6 days ago

Armenians receive guns to defend town badly hit by shelling People in Martuni, Armenia have been issued guns to defend their town as skirmishes between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange claims of new attacks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Accusations of ceasefire violations Death toll rises despite truce and calls from international community for Armenia and Azerbaijan to desist Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:07Published 1 week ago

Civilians pay the price as Nagorno-Karabakh fighting continues Homes are being destroyed as skirmishes continue between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the Nagorno-Karabach region.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published 1 week ago

'We need the whole world's help': In France, Armenian diaspora fears another genocide Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published 1 week ago

Fresh push for peace as Nagorno-Karabakh truce fails Armenian, Azerbaijani forces engage in new clashes overnight and Monday, days after ceasefire crumbled. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:19Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh: attacks continue despite ceasefire deal On Friday, Russia hosted ceasefire talks in a move to stop the escalation of violence in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. After 10 hours of negotiations, both Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:25Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia, Azerbaijan report attacks despite cease-fire deal Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:35Published 2 weeks ago

Kim Kardashian donates $1 million to Armenia Fund Kim Kardashian has donated $1 million dollars to help Armenia amid the ongoing conflict in the country. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

Prosecutor said nine killed in Azeri shelling On Sunday, Azerbaijan accused Armenia of heavily shelling a residential area in Ganja, its second largest city, in the early hours of the morning, and of hitting an apartment building. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan report shelling of cities despite truce Both sides have accused each other of shelling overnight in breach of a Russian-brokered ceasefire. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:02Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Moscow hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan truce talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:40Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict : Armenia and Azerbaijan shaky ceasefire in force Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:39Published 2 weeks ago

Armenia, Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating ceasefire Rivals accuse each other of breaking truce in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh within minutes of it coming into effect. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:44Published 2 weeks ago

Armenia and Azerbaijan ceasefire comes into force Azerbaijan and Armenia accused each other of swiftly violating the terms of a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh on Saturday, raising questions about how meaningful the truce, brokered by Russia, would turn.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:14Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia, Azerbaijan ceasefire comes into effect Meanwhile, the two nations accuse each other of bombing civilian areas in the disputed region ahead of ceasefire. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to temporary truce The ceasefire will start at midday local time (10:00 CET) on Saturday. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree new humanitarian truce The fresh ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh comes after a truce agreed last weekend failed to hold. BBC News - Published 6 days ago
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