U.S. closes embassy in Libya, evacuates staffJuly 26, 2014 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. embassy has shut in the Libyan capital Tripoli due to security concerns, the State Department said, according to BBC News. The embassy staff were evacuated to neighboring Tunisia "due to the ongoing violence resulting from clashes between Libyan militias", it added. The State Department has also issued a travel warning urging U.S. nationals not to go to Libya. It comes amid fierce clashes between rival militias in the capital, with recent fighting at Tripoli airport. Libya has been gripped by instability since the 2011 uprising, with swathes of the country controlled by militias. 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 | Fly Arna license suspended, says Armenia official The license of the Armenian airline Fly Arna has been suspended for six months, an official says. President stresses Armenia’s clear position to achieve peace On the eve of the International Francophonie Day, the Armenian President met with French intellectuals. Termination of servicing of MIR cards. IDBank It will not be possible to ensure the full operation of MIR cards in IDBank’s POS-terminals and ATMs Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. |