Russian MP Ashot Yeghiazaryan to seek political asylum in U.S.February 7, 2011 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A member of Russian State Duma, Ashot Yeghiazaryan wanted on suspicion of fraud intends to request political asylum in U.S. At present, Yeghiazaryan resides in U.S.; the MP is, however, concerned about his safety. Yeghiazaryan noted all charges of fraud pressed against him to be framed-up, Echo of Moscow reported. Russian Investigation Committee's main investigation department has opened a criminal case against the State Duma deputy suspected of committing a crime of massive fraud (Article 159, Part 4, the Russian criminal Code). ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |