Meeting between UN envoy, Libyan PM interrupted by explosionsNovember 10, 2014 - 08:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A series of nearby explosions prematurely ended a meeting between Libya's Prime Minister and the United Nations top envoy to the country, though no one was wounded, the Associated Press reports. Samir Ghattas, spokesman for the UN mission in Libya, said it was not clear whether the explosions Sunday, Nov 9, were targeting the meeting between UN envoy Bernardino Leon and Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni in the eastern city of Bayda. Leon, who had planned to travel to other cities on his visit, left immediately after the blasts for the airport. Leon was in Libya after the country's supreme court declared Thursday the new government and parliament unconstitutional, causing more chaos in a country already squeezed by warring militias. Al-Thinni is the prime minister of the internationally recognized government. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |