  Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II dies at 79December 5, 2008 - 13:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II died Friday at age 79, the church headquarters said.Moscow Patriarchate spokesman, father Vladimir Vyazemsky said he died at his residence outside Moscow, but did not give a cause of death. Alexy II has headed Russian Orthodox Church since 1990. Born Alexei Ruediger, he had ethnic ties to Germany and the Baltic region. Alexy II had long suffered from a heart ailment.   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 |  Related sections Latest 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.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.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
