U.S. supports credible investigation of Israeli raid on Freedom FlotillaJune 2, 2010 - 11:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told reporters ahead of a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Turkey was disappointed with the U.S. administration's response to the raid and demanded from Washington that it condemn Israel. State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said later that Davutoglu did not demand a U.S. condemnation in his meeting with Clinton. Later, U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Obama expressed his condolences over the death of Turkish citizens and made clear the U.S. support for a credible investigation, AP reported. Related links: 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. |