  US secret team in Turkey ahead of Obama's visitMarch 13, 2009 - 21:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Along with Turkish security personnel, the U.S. secret service agents checked Obama's route in Istanbul and places he will stay and visit. The U.S. security teams had earlier followed the same procedures in capital Ankara.Obama will be visiting Turkey on April 6 and 7. He will first hold talks in capital city Ankara and then he will proceed to Istanbul on the second day of his visit.   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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
