Rouhani allies win majority of Tehran seats in state clerical bodyFebruary 29, 2016 - 10:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Final Iranian election results show President Hassan Rouhani and his allies won 15 out of the 16 seats reserved for Tehran in the Assembly of Experts, an important leadership body, Reuters reported on Monday, Feb 29, citing state news agency IRNA. Just one prominent hardliner -- Ahmad Jannati, who came in 16th place -- was elected in Tehran to the 88-member clerical body responsible for choosing the next supreme leader, the country's most powerful position. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |