Iranian scholars protest bans against oppositionJanuary 5, 2010 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dozens of instructors from the University of Tehran have called on the country's Supreme Religious Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to put an end to persecutions against pro-opposition figures.The letter posted on the Internet was signed by 88 individuals who stressed the importance of holding accountable those guilty of anti-government speeches, Radio Liberty reports. At the end of December, demonstrators' clashes with the police resulted in the death of at least 8 individuals, including the nephew of one of opposition leaders Mir-Hossein Mousavi. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. 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." |