Serbia to take Kosovo issue to International CourtDecember 11, 2007 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Serbia will demand an International Court of Justice ruling on a Western plan to recognize Kosovo as a state if the breakaway province declares independence next month, President Boris Tadic said on Monday."A few hours ago I gave instructions ... that the state should urgently demand that the Security Council start proceedings at the International Court of Justice asking whether the independence of Kosovo would be legal," Tadic said, Reuters reports. The EU Foreign Minister failed to reach an agreement on Kosovo. At least four EU member states - Cyprus, Greece, Slovakia and Spain - are not in a hurry to recognize Kosovo's independence. Cyprus fears that the TRNC will be on the waiting list. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |