Russian envoy says Syrian rebels made sarin nerve gas, used itJuly 9, 2013 - 21:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's UN ambassador says Russian experts have determined that Syrian rebels made sarin nerve gas and used it in a deadly attack outside Aleppo in March, The Associated Press reports. International analysts say a March 19 chemical weapon attack occurred in the Aleppo suburb of Khan al-Assal. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin blamed a Syrian rebel group linked to al-Qaeda for the attack, but the rebels have blamed the government. Churkin said Tuesday, July 9, after delivering an 80-page report to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that samples taken on site at the invitation of the Syrian government showed that the sarin gas was "not industrial" quality, but rather produced recently in "cottage industry" conditions. 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. |