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The confrontation between Armenia’s political leadership and the Armenian Apostolic Church has moved from quiet tension to open conflict at a highly sensitive moment. As elections approach, the dispute has taken on a political dimension that extends far beyond questions of religious reform. It now touches on state authority, national identity, and the limits of power in a system that is undergoing rapid transformation.
The post Armenia between altar and ballot as elections approach first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
Russia is condemning the U.S. operation inside Venezuela that led to Nicolás Maduro’s apprehension. Nina Khrushcheva, a professor of international affairs at the New School and Nikita Khrushchev’s great-granddaughter, joins CBS News with more details.
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