German President Gauck labels Ottoman massacre of Armenians ‘genocide’

German President Joachim Gauck has described the 1915 slaughter of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as “genocide.” The comments, which are likely to infuriate Ankara, come as Berlin prepares to reclassify the killings. (dw.de) German President Joachim Gauck made his speech at a nondenominational religious service at Berlin Cathedral on Thursday, the eve of the 100th … Continue reading German President Gauck labels Ottoman massacre of Armenians ‘genocide’