Guardian Council confirms Ahmadinejad victoryJune 30, 2009 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's top electoral body, the Guardian Council, has confirmed the victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the presidential election after a partial recount, BBC reported. News of the decision, which comes after a series of protests by the opposition against what it says was a rigged ballot, was announced by state TV. The 12-strong council is the most influential body in Iran and is currently controlled by conservatives. Some 17 people are thought to have died during opposition street protests. "The secretary of the Guardian Council in a letter to the interior minister announced the final decision of the Council... and declares the approval of the accuracy of the results of... the presidential election," the state broadcaster said. A partial recount of the election carried out on Monday showed no irregularities in the vote, Iran's English-language Press TV television station added. Mr Ahmadinejad was officially re-elected with 63% of the vote on 12 June. His main challenger, Mir Hossein Mousavi, has said the whole election should be annulled and held again. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |