Egyptian PM granted presidential powersDecember 7, 2011 - 20:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt's newly appointed prime minister was granted most of the powers of the president Wednesday, December 7, by the country's military rulers. Afterward, he swiftly moved to swear-in his cabinet. Prime Minister Kamal Ganzouri was given all presidential powers excluding control over the military and the judiciary. A day before the swearing-in, Ganzouri said on state television that "the new national government will be the salvation government of the January 28 revolution." The new cabinet will serve until the presidential elections, CNN 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |