Germany urges Russia to use UN for Syria reactionAugust 29, 2013 - 17:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Thursday, August 29 to use the United Nations Security Council to get a quick, international reaction to Syria's conflict, her spokesman said in a statement, according to Reuters. "The chancellor called on the Russian president to use negotiations in the UN Security Council for a quick, unanimous international reaction," the statement said, adding that both leaders agreed the conflict can be solved politically. Less than four weeks before an election in which Merkel hopes to win a third term, she faces a balancing act in how to respond to a chemical weapons attack in Syria, as German voters overwhelmingly oppose military action there. Moscow, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is seen as certain to veto any call for intervention in the UN Security Council. 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. |