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			<title>The Peak Public Affairs Committee of the Armenian-Australian Community</title>
			<description><![CDATA[ADELAIDE: Senator Alan Ferguson has apologised for calling the Armenian and Pontian-Greek Genocides "debatable". In a speech made to the Federal Parliament's upper house two weeks ago, Senator Ferguson brought into question the historical truth of the Armenian and Greek Genocides by stating they "cannot be accurately depicted" today.The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) and leaders of the Greek and Assyrian communities immediately presented objective academic material regarding the Armenian Genocide and demanded that Senator Ferguson apologise for casting doubt over the accuracy of these crimes against humanity, which have been condemned by the International Association of Genocide Scholars.Senator Ferguson subsequently reviewed his position and in his letter of apology, stated that he was "deeply sorry" as his speech was never intended to cause "distress".]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>His Beatitude Mar Narsai De Baz Passed Away</title>
			<description><![CDATA[It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that we regret to announce the falling asleep in the Lord of His Beatitude Mar Narsai DeBaz, Metropolitan of Lebanon, Syria and Europe of the Assyrian Church of the East. His Beatitude was called to his heavenly home by the Lord at 3:00 pm Pacific Time, in the healthcare facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he was hospitalized for the past week and a half. The late Metropolitan had received the precious Body and Blood of our Lord (Qurbana Qadisha) and Khusaya, as heard the reading of the Sacred Scriptures a few hours before his passing. He was solaced by the prayers of His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV and brother prelates present in Phoenix and globally, as well as the prayers of all the faithful and the presence of his family members. The funeral will be conducted at Mar Gewargis Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois (USA) at a date and time that will be announced in the very near future. We ask that you kindly pray for the repose of the soul of the late Metropolitan.+Mar Awa RoyelSecretary of the Holy Synod]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Senator Concetta Raises Concerns for the Assyrians in Iraq</title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Honorable Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Shadow Minister for Ageing Liberal Senator for New South Wales has raised concern for the Assyrians in Iraq and has urged the Australian Federal Government and the International community to give consideration to the petition of the Assyrian Universal Alliance.On behalf of the Alliance and the Assyrian Australian community, we would like to thank the Honourable Senator for the attention given to our plea and for her sincerity and outstanding effort over the years in raising the Assyrian concerns with the Australian Government. We also extend our appreciation to Mr. Paul Azzo for his unrelenting commitment to the Assyrian cause and his dedicated efforts to lobby the Assyrian case for many years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 01:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>The Effects of the Assyrian Genocide Monument</title>
			<description><![CDATA[By Benjamin DanialiWith a note of gratitude to the Australian government, let us pause at the beginning of the year 2010 and think how the decision of Fairfield Council affected the Assyrians by approving the Assyrian Genocide Monument. The superb approval, which took place on the 15th of December 2009 brought tears to the eyes of the Assyrians around world most of whom could share the sad story of their family members victimized in the genocide that took place brutally during 1914-1918 in Turkey, North West of Iran, and Northern Iraq, the homeland of millions of Assyrians, Armenians, and Pontiac Greeks. &#8220;These are three nations slashed by the same sword.&#8221; said once the late Assyrian historian, Dr. Hirmiz Aboona, who studied history about 11 hours a day, for decades.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Support the Assyrian Genocide Monument to be Erected in Fairfield, Australia</title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA) &#8211; Australia Chapter is pleased to announce the commencement of the second phase of its plan to erect the genocide memorial at Fairfield, Australia. We are seeking your support to raise the funds needed to construct this memorial. The total cost of building this memorial which was unanimously approved by the Fairfield City Council on 15 December 2009 is estimated at AU $70,000.00. We are depending on financial support from the Assyrian communities and our friends worldwide to erect this memorial. We would like every Assyrian to have a share in this work by contributing to the construction of this historic monument. We will recognize all sponsors and contributors by publishing their names on the AUA website and also in the booklet prepared for the official opening ceremony of the memorial. Donations over AU$1000.00 will be further recognized by presenting them a special certificate of appreciation. All donors who wish to remain anonymous will also receive the certificate of appreciation for their contribution.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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