Kurdish rally dispersed in VanFebruary 27, 2008 - 14:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hundreds of Kurds in Turkey's Van took the streets Tuesday to protest cross-border operations in Iraqi Kurdistan. The police used water cannons and tear gas. Five protests were injured, several arrested, EuroNews reports.Collisions between Kurdish rebels and Turkish troops are going on. Turkish troops with the assistance of defense technology and aviation advance through the snow-covered mountains to eliminate Kurdish facilities. "The terrorist organization has based in northern Iraq. It destabilizes Iraq and represents a threat for Turkey. Our contribution to war on terror will help relations with Iraq," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that the troops will be immediately withdrawn after completion of the operation. The Turkish command reported 150 killed Kurdish rebels and 19 Turkish troops. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |