U.S. evacuates its citizens from Azerbaijan over terrorist threatFebruary 17, 2011 - 19:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the security alert issued by the U.S State Department to urge U.S. citizens to refrain from visiting Azerbaijan over a terrorist threat, the U.S. Embassy in Baku advised American entrepreneurs to freeze their business in Azerbaijan and leave it. As a result of the action, around 20 American families have left Azerbaijan. The evacuation of the U.S. citizens from Azerbaijan is reasoned by the strong belief that the Azerbaijani law enforcers will be unable to ensure security of foreigner in case of an act of terrorism, Pia.az reported. Earlier, Great Britain, Israel, France, Germany and a range of other countries issued similar security alerts. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |