Yemen's Saleh to leave U.S. Feb 18February 10, 2012 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yemen's outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh is to leave the United States for an unknown destination on February 18, news website Mareb Press reported Friday, February 10 citing a Yemeni official source. Saleh's departure from the U.S. follows pressure from Yemeni activists and U.S. media, added the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Last weekend, Yemeni protesters attempted to throw their shoes at Saleh outside his residence in New York, but were stopped by police, according to the report. Saleh, 69, arrived in the U.S. for medical treatment in late January. He was severely wounded in June during an attack on the presidential palace in the Yemeni capital Sana'a. After ruling Yemen for 33 years, Saleh signed a United Nations-sponsored deal in November granting him immunity from prosecution in return for relinquishing power. His opponents are pressing for his prosecution, for allegedly ordering a deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters during an uprising that started last February. Yemen is being ruled by acting president Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi in Saleh's absence. Hadi is the sole contender in an early presidential election scheduled for February 21, M&C reported, citing DPA. 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. |