U.S. Congresswoman: Genocide issue must be addressed by Armenia, Turkey onlyDecember 1, 2011 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The issue of the Armenian Genocide should be addressed directly by Armenia and Turkey, not the U.S. Congress, according to chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Turkish Star says. “These violent acts were a great tragedy, but giving those massacres a proper historical recognition is a sensitive topic,” Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said. In summer, 2011, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs with a vote of 43 to 1 adopted the Berman-Cicilline Amendment urging the Republic of Turkey to safeguard its Christian heritage and to return confiscated church properties (H.Res.306). On October 10, 2007, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs with a vote of 27 to 21 approved Armenian Genocide resolution (H. Res 106), however the bill was later opposed by the Republic of Turkey, and the administration of former U.S. President George Bush. 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. |