Arab League mulls recognising Syrian oppositionFebruary 9, 2012 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arab League foreign ministers are to discuss a possible recognition of the Syrian National Council as the main opposition group at a meeting in Cairo on Sunday, February 12, Saudi semi-official newspaper Al Sharq reported citing Arab sources. The move is based on remarks made recently by Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal that recognizing the Syrian opposition group will be handled “within an Arab framework,” the report quoted unnamed sources as saying. “The ministers will also look into urgent solutions to stop the killing machine in Syria,” it said. It comes as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad continues to bombard and shell Homs and its neighbourhood, leaving hundreds dead. Outraged over the violence, many countries have withdrawn their envoys to Damascus with sanctions have bolstered, according to BM. 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. |