  Top U.S. military officer to discuss in Israel change in Egyptian leadership February 13, 2011 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The top U.S. military officer is to visit Israel and Jordan on February 13-14 to reassure them of U.S. support following the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. The Pentagon says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen will meet in Amman, Jordan with King Abdullah and other Jordanian officials on Sunday. Later in the day, he travels to Tel Aviv, Israel, for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres as well as the nation's military leaders. Egypt was Israel's strongest Arab ally, and Israel's leaders worry that a change in leadership could damage that relationship. Jordan has lately seen unrest similar to the protests that recently drove both Mr. Mubarak and Tunisia's President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from power. On Wednesday, King Abdullah swore in a new government that has promised to broaden public freedoms and continue political reform, VOA reported.   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 U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
