World diplomats working to help Libya amid violenceMarch 6, 2014 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - World diplomats are working to help Libya create a stable government amid violence and growing political tensions that have festered since former President Moammar Gaddafi's regime crumbled in 2011, the Associated Press reports. The meeting of foreign ministers mostly from the West and Gulf states, focused Thursday, March 6, largely on easing disagreements among Libya's diverse tribal, religious and ethnic populations, looking toward writing a new constitution. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shared a warm handshake with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan at the start of the meeting at Italy's foreign ministry. He also met with Nouri Abu Sahmein, the Islamist-leaning president of Libya's parliament. The parliament's term expired last month, but lawmakers voted to extend it and hold new elections in the spring. Protesters have been holding daily demonstrations demanding parliament be dissolved. 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. |