UK PM begins major changes to his government teamSeptember 4, 2012 - 12:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Britain's Prime Minister says he has begun making major changes to his government team, in the hope it will sharpen focus on kick-starting the country's stalled economy, AP reports. David Cameron confirmed Tuesday, Sept 4, that International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell would become chief whip, to build support for the "mission to restore our economy to growth." Sayeeda Warsi, the first female Muslim to serve in a British Cabinet, posted a message to Twitter confirming she would leave her post as Conservative Party co-chairman. Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan also announced she had lost her role. Cameron is not expected to switch key ministers, retaining Treasury chief George Osborne to lead economic policy. Osborne, responsible for sharp public spending cuts, faced a chorus of boos Monday at a Paralympic Games medal ceremony. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |