Ecuador seeks Wikileaks founder Assange talks with UKJune 3, 2013 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UK government is considering a request from Ecuador to hold talks on the future of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, the Foreign Office has said, according to BBC News. It confirmed Ecuador's foreign minister Ricardo Patino, who will visit Assange this month, had offered to meet Foreign Secretary William Hague. Assange has lived in the Ecuadorean embassy in London for a year, having been granted political asylum there. He faces extradition to Sweden over sex allegations, which he denies. Once in Sweden, he fears onward extradition to the U.S. where he could face charges over the release of top secret documents by Wikileaks. The publication of a mass of leaked diplomatic cables by the website has embarrassed a number of countries. 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. |