  U.S. Senate to re-launch confirmation procedure of ambassadors to Azerbaijan and Turkey in 2011 December 23, 2010 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Senate has returned documents on unconfirmed candidacies of U.S. ambassador to various countries to the White House. In its comments, the Senate said that all the documents should be submitted to a new Senate next year. Senators have blocked Matthew Bryza and Francis Ricciardone to serve as U.S. Ambassadors to Azerbaijan and Turkey respectively. Senators Sam Brownback, Robert Menendez and Barbara Boxer used their right to veto with the consent of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.   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 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. |
