 World Jewish Congress reelects Ronald Lauder as president May 7, 2013 - 21:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The World Jewish Congress elected Ronald S. Lauder as president of the organization for another four-year term, The Times of Israel reported. “I see this as the top assignment for the Jewish people and I am excited to serve as president of the World Jewish Congress for another four years,” Lauder said. In addition, the WJC Assembly chose Chella Safra as the new treasurer, David de Rothschild as chairman of the Governing Board, Moshe Kantor as Policy Council chairman, and Mervyn Smith as policy co-chair. Lauder has been president of the WJC since 2007.   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. |
