  100 Members of UK Parliament recognized Armenian GenocideMarch 31, 2007 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A milestone on the road to Armenian Genocide recognition in the UK was passed on March 30, when Ed Davey became the 100th MP (Member of Parliament) in the House of Commons, London, to sign a Motion recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The motion is called "Early Day Motion 357" and was put by Bob Spink MP in December, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net EDM 357 says, in part, " This House believes that the killing of over a million Armenians in 1915 was an act of genocide, calls upon the UK Government to recognize it as such and believes that it would be in Turkey's long-term interest to do the same."   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
