Russian envoy calls for UN Security Council meeting on N. KoreaMarch 5, 2013 - 12:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s UN envoy Vitaly Churkin has called for an extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday to discuss the recent nuclear test conducted by North Korea, RIA Novosti reported. The meeting called for by the envoy from Russia, which holds the rotating presidency in the UN Security Council, is expected to focus on a draft resolution that aims to broad sanctions against North Korean officials and organizations connected with Pyongyang’s nuclear missile program. Churkin said earlier that the resolution was drafted by the United States and the 15-member UN Security Council was likely to pass it. The international community condemned North Korea on February 12 after Pyongyang confirmed it had conducted a third nuclear test, in defiance of UN resolutions and appeals from its neighbors. Seismic activity was detected in North Korea at 11:58 am Korean time (02:58 GMT) on February 12, fuelling suspicions the country had carried out an underground nuclear test, as the area is not earthquake-prone. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |