 Egyptian court suspends April parliamentary elections March 6, 2013 - 20:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Egyptian administrative court has suspended general elections that were scheduled to begin next month, BBC News reported. It said the electoral law needed to be reviewed by the Supreme Constitutional Court to determine whether it conformed to the constitution. President Mohammed Mursi had said the polls would begin on April 22, taking place in four stages over two months. The elections have been boycotted by the main opposition, amid continuing street protests. The National Salvation Front (NSF) has said the electoral law favors Mursi's Islamist allies - a claim denied by the president. The NSF has also expressed concerns that the election will not be free and fair. Egypt remains sharply divided between Islamists and their liberal and secular opponents. More than 70 people have been killed in violence between security forces and protesters since February, following the second anniversary of the revolution that ousted President Hosni Mubarak.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
