 French reporter killed in SyriaJanuary 11, 2012 - 20:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French television channel France 2 says one of its journalists has been killed in unknown circumstances in Homs, Syria. In a statement Wednesday, January 10 the channel says the French reporter, Gilles Jacquier, was on a Syrian government-authorized reporting trip to the Arab country at the time of his death. Another member of the reporting team was uninjured. It was the first known instance of a Western journalist being killed in Syria since uprising against the regime of Bashar Al-Assad erupted 10 months ago. Authorities have denied many efforts by Western journalists to enter the country since then. The U.N. estimates more than 5,000 people have been killed in the uprising, 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 |  Latest 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. |
