Barack Obam wins Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 9, 2009 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nobel Committee has acknowledged Barack Obama's "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."Oslo Committee has particularly hailed his efforts at dialogue, highlighting their importance in resolving major issues of today, such as disarmament, the climate and human rights. US President has deserved award for giving the world "hope for a better future", says the Committee release. Nobel Peace award, comprising USD 1.5 million, will be bestowed on President on December 10, Golos Armenii reports. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |