  Ali Akbar Salehi returns as Iran's nuke chief August 16, 2013 - 11:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Hassan Rohani has named Ali Akbar Salehi to be Iran’s new nuclear chief, foregin media reported. Salehi has extensive experience in Iran’s nuclear program, having served previously as both head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization and Tehran’s envoy to the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency. Salehi, who served as foreign minister under former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, is regarded as a nuclear expert and moderate politician. Iran’s conservative-dominated parliament, meanwhile, on August 15 approved 15 of Rohani’s choices for his new cabinet, but rejected three. The approval hearings in the conservative-dominated legislature were seen as the first key test for Rohani. Parliament speaker Ali Larijani said after the voting that the proposed ministers of education, science, research, and technology, and sports did not win lawmakers' backing.   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. |
