Turkish Terrorist Warned Pope Can Pay with Life for Visiting IstanbulSeptember 20, 2006 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca, who attempted the life of Pope John Paul II in 1981, called on Pope Benedict XVI to cancel the scheduled visit to Turkey. Agca assured the Pope's life is in jeopardy. Agca, who is serving his sentence for a murder did not mention the source of danger. The letter received by La Republica contains vague hints in the activities of "special services". The terrorist offered the Pope to resign and "return to the homeland and live in peace." After the attempt at John Paul II, who was gravely wounded, Agca was convicted to life sentence. After the Pontiff's death he was pardoned and extradited to Turkey, where he was later arrested for other crimes, reported Lenta.ru. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |