Ankara warns U.S. against repeating violations of Turkish airspaceMay 30, 2007 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey on Tuesday warned the United States against repeating violations of Turkish airspace at the border with Iraq, threatening unspecified action. The note of protest was handed to a member of the U.S. diplomatic mission, who was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. MFA representative Levent Bilman said all essential measures have been taken, APA reports. The warning followed violations by two U.S. F-16 warplanes on May 24, which some Turkish media described as a deliberate attempt at intimidation as Ankara discusses whether it undertake a military strike at PKK bases in northern Iraq. After a 4-minute flight the planes turned round. The Turkish air defense troops did not commence fire, since F-16 belong to the NATO ally. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |