  Turkish Lobby loses Robert Waxler in CongressOctober 19, 2009 - 21:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Robert Waxler, Co-Chair of U.S. Turkey Friendship Group in US Congress, has declared of his intention to waive his mandate in near future. Over the period of his activity in Congress, Waxler assisted in strengthening of US-Turkey relations and supported Turkey's foreign policy, Turkish Hurriyet reports. Congressmen said he had accepted proposal on becoming Director of Middle East Peace Center beginning January 2010. Robert Waxler was one of congressmen who always protested against Armenian Genocide Rsolution.   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 Topics Latest 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. |
