Libya operations may last days or weeks but not months, Juppe saysMarch 24, 2011 - 13:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's Foreign Minister says the international military operation against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces may last days or weeks but not months. Alain Juppe also says that he hopes the campaign in Libya serves as a warning to autocratic regimes elsewhere, including in Syria and Saudi Arabia. Juppe spoke to reporters Thursday, March 24, ahead of EU and NATO meetings expected to discuss how to better coordinate the campaign of airstrikes on Libya, AP reports. France helped lead the diplomatic push for a UN-sanctioned no-fly zone over Libya to protect civilians from Gadhafi's forces, and French warplanes fired the first strikes in the campaign. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |