UN moves staff from Afghan officeFebruary 27, 2012 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations says it is moving international staff from an office in northern Afghanistan that was attacked last week by demonstrators protesting the burning of Korans by U.S. troops, AP reported. The UN says in a statement issued Monday, February 27 that the evacuation in the town of Kunduz is temporary and that staffers will be relocated elsewhere in Afghanistan until the organization is sure the office can operate in safety. At least three protesters died and 50 were injured in Kunduz on Saturday when crowds attacked the UN office and government buildings. Elsewhere in the province on the following day, protesters hurled grenades at a U.S. base, wounding seven NATO service members. Two demonstrators were killed in the ensuing clash. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |