Congressmen refused to approve expanses for placing air defense system in EuropeMay 3, 2007 - 15:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. House Subcommittee for Strategic Armaments refused to approve expenses for placing an American air defense system in Europe. Subcommittee members unanimously voted against those expenses, totally $160 million, which would cover costs for installing interceptor missiles in Poland, Lenta.ru reports citing The Financial Times. Earlier this year George Bush asked Congress to approve financing of placing air defense elements in Europe, totally $310 million. Besides placing 10 interceptor missiles in Poland this program supposes construction of a radar station in Czech Republic. Discussions over expenses are not over yet and they can be approved by the full complement of U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |