Armenian women hold torches during a march in Jerusalem, Israel, on Thursday, April 23, commemorating the 100th anniversary of what many historians call the first genocide of the 20th century. Turkey disputes the claim, arguing that it was a war with losses on both sides.
Armenian women hold torches during a march in Jerusalem, Israel, on Thursday, April 23, commemorating the 100th anniversary of what many historians call the first genocide of the 20th century. Turkey disputes the claim, arguing that it was a war with losses on both sides.
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Christian pilgrims pray at St. James Cathedral in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem on April 23. Armenians maintain that some 1.5 million were killed in the massacre, while Turkey puts the number at around 300,000.
Christian pilgrims pray at St. James Cathedral in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem on April 23. Armenians maintain that some 1.5 million were killed in the massacre, while Turkey puts the number at around 300,000.
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The St. James Cathedral is seen through arches in the Armenian Quarter.
The St. James Cathedral is seen through arches in the Armenian Quarter.
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An Armenian Church service is held at the St. James Cathedral on April 23.
An Armenian Church service is held at the St. James Cathedral on April 23.
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"The time has come that both nations comfort this pain and try to resolve this issue, says Armenian historian George Hintilian. "We are ready to forgive the Turks if they pronounce one word: sorry."<br />
"The time has come that both nations comfort this pain and try to resolve this issue, says Armenian historian George Hintilian. "We are ready to forgive the Turks if they pronounce one word: sorry."
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Armenian community members walk through the streets during a candlelit vigil in Jerusalem on April 23.
Armenian community members walk through the streets during a candlelit vigil in Jerusalem on April 23.
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Armenian ceramists Garo and Sonia Sandrouni stand in front of their shop in the old city of Jerusalem.
Armenian ceramists Garo and Sonia Sandrouni stand in front of their shop in the old city of Jerusalem.
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Armenian students attend class at the only Armenian school in Jerusalem.<br />
Armenian students attend class at the only Armenian school in Jerusalem.
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