  Armenian Genocide bill "lacks legal and scientific base", NATO PA representative saysMarch 13, 2007 - 20:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Turkish group at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Vahit Erdem denounced the Armenian Genocide bill submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives, saying, "it lacks any legal and scientific base." "Genocide allegations devised by the Armenian propaganda is being used as a political leverage against Turkey," Erdem said. He said, Turkey will exert intense efforts to end what he called "the wrong course of affairs". Republic of Turkey will never consent to this injustice," Erdem stated.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
