Britain’s exit from EU would weaken Europe, Vatican saysJanuary 21, 2016 - 09:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Vatican's foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, voiced hope that Britain would stay in the European Union, suggesting its exit would weaken Europe, Reuters reported citing Britain's Telegraph. "I think we would see it as being something that is not going to make a stronger Europe", the archbishop said of Britain's potential exit from the EU during his interview with ITV that aired on Wednesday, January 20. But he added: "The Holy See respects the ultimate decision of the British people - that's for the British electorate to decide". The interview came as Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs agreed to donated a "substantial six-figure sum" to Britain Stronger In Europe, a campaign to keep Britain in the European Union, according to a source familiar with the matter. British Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a referendum by the end of 2017 on whether Britain should stay in the EU. Prospects of the country leaving the union have raised concerns among sections of its business community and weighed on sterling. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |