Los Angeles City Council passes resolution on Armenian GenocideApril 24, 2007 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide hearing was held in Los Angeles City Council April 20. LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City Council President Eric Garcetti, Council members and Armenian Consul General in Los Angeles Armen Liloyan and other participants passed a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. "Armenia pursues a consistent policy aimed at discussion of the Genocide, human rights protection and public awareness," Armen Liloyan said. Eric Garcetti noted the important of the Armenian Genocide resolutions adopted by the lower house of the California Legislature and the LA City Council. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called on the Congress to pass the Armenian Genocide resolution and advised the federal government to recognize this fact, the RA MFA press office 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 | 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. |