 Former Iranian president disallowed from visiting his children in Europe July 27, 2011 - 21:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has been barred from leaving the country, an Iranian website reported Tuesday July 26, according to dpa. The website Jahan-News quoted unnamed official sources as saying that Khatami had planned to visit his children in Europe and attend a political seminar in Ireland. But local authorities did not allow him to leave the country, the source told the website without disclosing any further details. The report by the website has not yet been confirmed officially. Khatami is a fierce opponent of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and has not yet acknowledged his re-election, citing alleged fraud in the June 2009 election. Khatami, president from 1997 to 2005, was also prohibited in April last year from leaving the country to attend a nuclear disarmament conference in Japan.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
