  U.S. expects Russia to submit new Syria resolution January 11, 2012 - 09:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States expects Russia to soon submit a revised text of a new draft resolution on Syria to the UN Security Council members, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said, RIA Novosti reports. Russia and China vetoed a European-drafted resolution envisaging sanctions against Syria in October. According to UN, President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown on opposition protests, inspired by uprisings across the Arab world last year, killed more than 5,000 people. Syrian authorities blame armed gangs for the violence and say 1,100 soldiers and police have been killed. Susan Rice told journalists that about 40 people have been killed in Syria since the Arab League monitors started their work, which, she said, meant that the Syrian government was continuing crimes against the nation. Meanwhile in a January 10 televised address, Assad said he won’t step down and blamed “foreign conspiracy” for the bloody unrest in the country.   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 Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
