The small steps of the Turkish Government to reach out to national minorities are important. However change must not only be symbolic but must recognise Turkey's ethnic and religious diversity within a secular state.

The President was speaking at a meeting with Armenian Ambassadors and other Foreign Ministry officials in Yerevan.

Most of the dead are policemen

The dead include five policemen

Data shows 200 persons missing in Armenia and 700 in Karabakh - around a quarter of the number registered in Azerbaijan

Russian President Medvedev has set 4 December as the day for elections for the Russian State Duma. In a meeting with Russian political leaders in Sochi he warned against provocations connected with ethnicity during the campaign, as many Caucasians living in Mosocw and elsewhere complain of harrassment.

Ramadan is a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims throughout the world. It is followed by a three day "Eid", usually a time of celebration, and for families and friuends to meet.

Philippe Lefort Appointed New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Crisis in Georgia

No one will benefit from starting a war against Russia

The meeting marked the start of the election campaign