South Korean president to meet Obama for North talksApril 16, 2013 - 09:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - South Korea's new president, Park Geun-hye, will meet President Barack Obama on May 7 at the White House, Belfast Telegraph said. Notice of the meeting comes amid heightened tensions with North Korea's communist regime. In a statement, White House press secretary Jay Carney noted that the U.S. and South Korea are observing the 60th anniversary of their alliance. Carney said both leaders would discuss the North Korean threat and efforts to denuclearise the Korean peninsula. North Korea has been issuing regular threats against the U.S. and South Korea, though a test firing of a missile that had been expected by North Korea on Monday, April 15 had not occurred by late in the day. Park was elected in December and took office February 25. She is South Korea's first female president. 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 | 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. |