S. Korea bans propaganda leaflets launch after North threatsOctober 22, 2012 - 09:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - South Korea has banned activists from launching propaganda leaflets to North Korea after Pyongyang threatened to attack, The Associated Press reported. North Korea said last week it would strike if South Korean activists carried out their plan to fly balloons carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border. South Korea pledged to retaliate if it was attacked. South Korean police say they mobilized hundreds of officers Monday, Oct 22, to seal off roads to prevent activists and other people from entering a launch site near the border. The action to halt the leaflet release is unusual; the government had only implored them to stop their campaign, citing freedom of speech. Activist Park Sang-hak says the measure is tantamount to yielding to Pyongyang's threat.Local officials say they have asked residents near the border to evacuate. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |