World powers remain short of accord about how to stem bloodshed in Libya March 15, 2011 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's Foreign Minister said top diplomats from leading world powers remain short of an accord about how to stem bloodshed between troops and rebels in Moammar Gadhafi's Libya. According to the Associated Press, Alain Juppe said Foreign Ministers from the Group of Eight countries meeting in Paris agree that efforts at the UN Security Council are needed to pressure Gadhafi's regime, and that Arab nations should be on board. Juppe said such pressure could include "reinforcing sanctions, decreeing a maritime embargo and foreseeing a no-fly zone - even if that's not a panacea." The ministers - with the notable exception of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton - are holding talks March 15 on Libya, Japan's post-earthquake crisis and other pressing world issues.   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 Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek 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. |
