Boston to host U.S.-China climate change summit in 2017 June 8, 2016 - 12:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh have announced that Boston will host an international climate change summit next year, the Associated Press reports. Kerry, a former U.S. senator from Massachusetts, and Walsh made the announcement Tuesday, June 7 at the U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit in Beijing. The event is expected to draw 2,000 business officials and urban leaders from across the United States and China. The mayor's office says participants will discuss and share experiences in building low-carbon, climate-resilient communities, AP says. Walsh says the selection demonstrates Boston's leadership on the global stage in creating a greener and more sustainable city, pointing out that Boston has made significant progress in the past two years.  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 Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
