Patrick Devedjian next French Justice Minister?October 28, 2008 - 16:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Patrick Devedjian, currently executive secretary general of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), can replace Rachida Dati at the post of France's Justice Minister in the next Cabinet, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net French reporters say they came to know about it from Roger Karoutchi, the Secretary of State for Parliamentary Relations and friend of President Nicolas Sarkozy. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |