  Obama says "not going to be scrambling jets to get Snowden" June 27, 2013 - 20:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Barack Obama has said there will be no "wheeling and dealing" as part of extradition attempts against U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, BBC News reported. Speaking on a visit to the West African nation of Senegal, Obama said the case would be handled through routine legal channels. "I am not going to be scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker," he added. Snowden, who faces espionage charges, flew to Moscow last weekend and requested asylum in Ecuador. Obama said on Thursday, June 27 that he had not called China and Russia's presidents about the case, adding: "I shouldn't have to."   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 |  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. |
