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ONGC to buy US firm Hess’ stake in Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli oil field

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 22:07

ONGC Videsh Ltd will buy US energy firm Hess' stake in Azerbaijan's giant Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil field for an undisclosed amount.

London Olympics wrestling: Gold for Azerbaijan`s Sharifov

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 02:52

Sharif Sharifov gave Azerbaijan its second gold medal of the London Olympics with victory in the men`s 84 kg freestyle wrestling Saturday.

Olympic wrestling: Azerbaijan`s Asgarov wins gold

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 02:35

Azerbaijan`s Toghrul Asgarov won the gold medal in the men`s freestyle 60 kg wrestling division at the Olympics Saturday.

Olympic wrestling: Gold for Japanese grappler Obara

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 13:58

Eight-time world champion wrestler Hitomi Obara of Japan took her first Olympic medal with gold in the women`s 48 kg freestyle Wednesday, beating Azerbaijan`s Maria Stadnik 3-1 in the final

Azerbaijan to host global singing contest

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 10:01

Azerbaijan, the Eurasian nation, will host an international singing contest in May, that is expected to attract singers from 42 countries and more than 20,000 spectators from around the world.

Israel may use Azerbaijan airbases to attack Iran

Last Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 22:20

Israel is "deeply embedded" in Azerbaijan and can use its airbases bordering Iran to carry out an attack.

Azerbaijan arrests Iran-backed attack plotters

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 23:29

Azerbaijan has arrested 22 people on suspicion of plotting attacks on the US and Israeli embassies in Baku on behalf of neighbouring Iran.

India go down 0-3 to Ajerbaijan in 2nd international friendly

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 23:50

The Indian football team failed to recover from an early goal and suffered a 0-3 defeat to Azerbaijan.

‘Azerbaijan arrests Iran-linked attack plotters’

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 23:49

Police in Azerbaijan have arrested an unspecified number of people linked to Iran.

Iran summons Azeri envoy over Mossad allegations

Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 00:45

The report said "terrorists" linked to the killings of Iranian nuclear scientists escaped to Israel through Azerbaijan.

India to play in football friendly against Azerbaijan

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 13:32

The Indian football team will be playing in an international friendly match against Azerbaijan in Dubai on February 27 as part of preparation for the forthcoming AFC Challenge Cup, the AIFF confirmed on Friday.

India eves complete series whitewash over Azerbaijan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 19:48

Indian women`s hockey team completed a clean sweep in their four-Test series against Azerbaijan after notching up a 2-0 victory in the fourth and final match on Thursday.