Egypt’s ex-leader Mubarak asks to be buried next to grandsonJune 9, 2012 - 13:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egyptian media outlets reported Saturday, June 9 that ousted president Hosni Mubarak, who is serving a life sentence in Tora Prison, discussed his burial location with family members, YNet reported. Al Ahram newspaper reported that while Mubarak's condition was still critical, he asked his family members to be buried next to his grandson, Muhammad, who died from food poisoning three years ago. Mubarak was reportedly very close to his grandson, and his death caused the former president a severe mental crisis. According to the report, Mubarak's wife, Suzanne, burst into tears upon hearing his request. On Wednesday it was reported that Mubarak spent the night connected to an oxygen machine, following a worsening in his condition. However, a prison official said that that Mubarak's health condition has since then stabilized, and that the former ruler's life is not in danger. The source noted that the prison management needs to decide on whether to transfer Mubarak to a military hospital, as his doctors advised. Egypt's chief prosecutor gave the prison management the power of attorney to decide on the matter. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |