Libya’s new leader to join Clinton-run meeting in NYSeptember 20, 2012 - 10:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Libya's newly-elected leader will join Egypt's president and the UN secretary-general for the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting, The Associated Press reported. Former President Bill Clinton announced the lineup for the high-powered gathering of more than 50 other current or former heads of state. The meeting starts Sunday, Sept 23. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney are expected to speak Tuesday at separate times to about 1,000 members of Clinton's nonpartisan forum, which also includes CEOs, foundation heads and philanthropists. They'll participate in three days of sessions aimed at solving the world's most pressing problems. Since Clinton created the initiative in 2005, members have made over 2,000 commitments to improve lives in more than 180 countries — such as empowering women and girls. 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. |