Christian population on verge of demographic extinction, Patriarch of Antioch warnsMarch 7, 2011 - 12:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - His Beatitude Gregorios III Patriarch of Antioch warned that the Christian population of Syria and other Arabic states is on the verge of demographic extinction. In his address to the members of the Catholic League at the Patriarchate in Rabweh, the Patriarch urged to formulate ideas which might halt the Christian emigration from Arabic states. Gregorios named the Palestine-Israel conflict as the main reason for the emigration, MIGnews.com reported. 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 | 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. |