Netanyahu says he is not manufacturing crisis with ObamaSeptember 14, 2012 - 12:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed as “completely groundless” allegations he is manufacturing a crisis with U.S. President Barack Obama just before the November 6 election to influence the outcome in favor of Republican candidate Mitt Romney, The Jerusalem Post reported. Netanyahu said his call for the United States and the international community to set red lines for Iran was not at all connected with the U.S. political campaign. “It has nothing to do with the American elections, because the Iranian nuclear program doesn’t care about the American political calendar,” the Prime Minister said. Meanwhile, according to JPost, Union of Local Authorities chairman Shlomo Buhbu said Friday, Sept 14 morning that "the home front is not prepared for war." In a letter addressed to Netanyahu, Buhbut asked for an emergency meeting over the issue. 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 | Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |