U.S. to cancel military exercise with Egypt over rising violenceAugust 15, 2013 - 19:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. will cancel its joint military exercise with Egypt because of the rising violence there, President Barack Obama has said in his first public statement on the rapidly deteriorating situation, according to Belfast Telegraph. He interrupted his week-long holiday to address the fighting that has left more than 500 people dead. Secretary of State John Kerry already has condemned the clashes between Egypt's military-backed interim government and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. The Bright Star military exercise has been a centerpiece of the countries' military relations for decades. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |