  Children protesting against President Aliyev in AzerbaijanApril 18, 2011 - 11:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sources say that 71 demonstrators, including a former member of parliament, were arrested in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku during a protest action on April 17. Besides, police officers without any explanation drove out dozens of families walking in a city park. In one of Baku districts, police detained a woman with a 5-year-old child, who chanted “Freedom” and “Resignation.” 10 people were detained in another part of the city. About hundred of people were blocked in one of the streets, Turan news agency reports.   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 Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
