NATO to continue Libya operationsAugust 23, 2011 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO says it will continue Libya operations and will bomb Gadhafi forces if they keep fighting. But, spokesman Col. Roland Lavoie told reporters Tuesday, August 23, that pro-Gadhafi forces are severely degraded and losing strength through desertions and defections, AP reported. Earlier, France's foreign minister earlier said he hopes NATO's air operation over in Libya will end "as soon as possible" - once rebel fighters topple Moammar Gadhafi and his forces for good. Alain Juppe says France and Britain were responsible for about 75 to 80 percent of NATO air operations over Libya in recent months.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
