Japan to establish new nuclear regulatory agencyAugust 11, 2011 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan has decided in principle to set up a new nuclear regulatory agency under the Environment Ministry instead of the Trade Ministry. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Thursday, August 11, that the Cabinet is expected to approve the plan next week. There has been growing criticism that the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency has become too cozy with the industry and should be removed from the Trade Ministry, which promotes nuclear energy. Public opinion has turned against nuclear regulators and the industry following the March 11 tsunami that triggered the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. The new entity would still require parliamentary approval before its expected launch next April, AP reported. 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. |