Merkel warns against radical speech on BrexitJune 17, 2016 - 18:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday, June 17 urged British politicians to moderate the language used in their campaigns ahead of the Brexit vote, after a popular pro-Europe MP was murdered, AFP reports. "The exaggerations and radicalization of part of the language do not help to foster an atmosphere of respect," she said, in response to a question on the killing of the British lawmaker Jo Cox. "That's why we all value democratic game rules. And we know how important it is to draw limits, be it in the choice of speech, in the choice of the argument but also in the choice of partly disparaging argument," she said, calling for the beliefs of others to be respected. "Otherwise the radicalisation will become unstoppable," warned the German leader, according to AFP. Campaigning for Britain's June 23 EU referendum was suspended on Friday for a second day as the nation reeled from the killing. Some commentators questioned whether the killing could be linked to a campaign that has stoked tensions by touching on issues of national identity and immigration. Witnesses told media the campaigning mother of two had been shot and stabbed. A 52-year-old man, named by British media as Thomas Mair, was arrested. Described by neighbours as a loner, there were indications that he may have extreme rightwing leanings. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |