Posted on 12/14/2004 10:06:36 PM PST by SunkenCiv
This is a highly contentious issue for Turkey which has refused to recognise the killing of up to 1.5 million Armenians as genocide. Ankara insists that between 250,000 and 500,000 Armenians as well as thousands of Turks were killed when they clashed during World War 1. Armenians say that their people died or were deported under Turkish Ottoman rule.
(Excerpt) Read more at euobserver.com ...
Not Even My Name:
A True Story
by Thea Halo
Will France reciprocate by recognizing it's own recent killings in the Ivory Coast?
Has France ever apologized for the smooth efficiency of Vichy French rail operations shipping Jews for 'resettlement' in the east?
Turkey warns of terror wave if EU membership is rejected
EU Observer ^ | Dec 13 2004 | Lisbeth Kirk
Posted on 12/14/2004 10:10:42 PM PST by SunkenCiv
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1301677/posts
I've noticed how the French are very quick to point the finger, but shame come to those who point out their numerous faults...
Luckily, they have a lot of cheeses and wines. Wine and cheese, one of the mantras of the Left...
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