Gaddafi accuses France of plotting to "colonize" his oil-rich nationMarch 9, 2011 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi accused Western countries, especially France, of plotting to "colonize" his oil-rich nation, in an interview aired by France's LCI television channel March 9. When questioned on the stand taken by Western powers, and France in particular, Gaddafi said they "want to colonize Libya again", adding: "It's a colonialist plot." Britain and France have made the most aggressive calls among Western powers for a no-fly zone to stop Gaddafi’s troops attacking opposition forces staging a more than three-week-old rebellion. The United States has said any such move would need to have full UN backing. Paris has also praised the national council set up by the rebels. Libya was annexed by Italy in 1912 after an Italian invasion of the north African country ostensibly to safeguard its interests. When asked if he envisaged "reprisals" against France, Gaddafi replied: "We'll see", the AFP 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 | 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. |