1.   Armenians in Istanbul say they are sometimes insulted by Turks who associate them with policies of the Armenian government.

2.   Last month the Armenian government indicated that it favored the Catholicos of Cilicia to head the church.

3.   Similarly, a handful of Armenian-Americans have joined the Armenian government.

4.   A top Armenian government official on Tuesday denied reports that a recent nuclear plant accident has led to the release of radioactivity.

5.   An influential traditionalist party that was outlawed by the Armenian government a year ago said Wednesday it was splitting in two in a bid to overcome the ban.

6.   Armenian government officials insist the reactor is reliable, and the International Atomic Energy Agency said last spring it was satisfied the plant was safe.

7.   Armenia also handed over control of the Mars command systems plant, which produces electrical devices, and the Razdan hydroelectric power plant, the Armenian government said.

8.   At the very least, a new Armenian government is not likely to accept a quick settlement, prolonging the dangerous political and military standoff in the region.

9.   Sundryck, who came to Armenia four years ago, reportedly worked as a freelance journalist and a part-time consultant to the Armenian government.

10.   The Armenian government, although composed of nationalists such as Sarkisian who made their political careers by championing the enclave, has been seeking a solution.