North Korean leader's powerful uncle dismissed from post: spy agencyDecember 3, 2013 - 12:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - North Korean leader's uncle Jang Song-thaek has been removed from power, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday, December 3, according to Yonhap. The National Intelligence Agency made the assessment based on information that two of Jang's closest confidants were executed in public. It added that after this incident, Jang has not been seen in public. "This is an indication that Jang has been dismissed, although it is not known why he fell out of favor," said the NIS source, who declined to be identified. He added that the North's military establishment has been informed of the executions. Jang is the husband of Kim Kyong-hui, who is the aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He has been widely regarded as the most influential figure in North Korea after the leader, and played a role in Kim securing power after the sudden death of his father Kim Jong-il in late 2011. Photo: AP 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 | 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. |