Ukraine braces for govt-opposition talks as pro-EU protests continue December 2, 2013 - 09:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Talks between Ukraine's government and opposition leaders are expected to begin on Monday, December 2 following days of protests in the capital Kiev, according to BBC News. Parliamentary speaker Vlodymyr Rybak promised all sides would have an opportunity to express their opinions. Protesters took to the streets over President Viktor Yanukovych's refusal to sign a deal on closer EU ties. They say they want him to resign. Early on Monday, hundreds of activists were still occupying city hall in Kiev. Thousands more spent the night in Independence Square. Protesters stormed city hall on Sunday while a huge anti-government rally was taking place in the capital. Between 100,000 and 500,000 took part in the rally, defying a ban imposed the day before.There were also clashes near the presidential building on Sunday. Masked demonstrators firing flares were driven back by riot police using tear gas, batons and stun grenades. Dozens of protesters were injured and Kiev police said about 100 officers were wounded. Related links:   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. |
