Italian MEP approves Norwegian mass killer’s “ideas”July 28, 2011 - 18:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italian center-right government partner the Northern League came under huge pressure last night to expel its MEP, Mario Borghezio, in the wake of a radio interview in which the senior League figure expressed approval of the “ideas” of the Norwegian mass killer, Anders Behring Breivik. Speaking to Il Sole 24 radio station, Mr Borghezio said, “leaving aside the violence, some of the ideas he expressed are good, some of them indeed are very good . . . such as his opposition to Islam and his explicit accusation that Europe has surrendered before putting up a fight against its Islamicisation”, Irish Times reported. Anders Behring Breivik, who has admitted being behind Friday's massacre in Norway that killed 76 people, may be brought to trial in 2012. Mr. Breivik is currently charged with terrorism-related crimes, which carry a prison term of up to 21 years, following Friday's bombing and shootings in Oslo and on Utoya island. However, it could be possible to charge Breivik with crimes against humanity, which carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |