Japan Emperor heart surgery successful, officials sayFebruary 18, 2012 - 12:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Palace officials say Japanese Emperor Akihito's heart-bypass surgery has successfully ended. According to The Associated Press, the Imperial Household Agency said Saturday, Feb 18, that the operation safely ended about six hours after Akihito entered the operation room at the University of Tokyo Hospital. A medical team from the hospital, joined by another team from Juntendo University Hospital, operated on the 78-year-old emperor. The surgery was scheduled after tests last weekend showed that Akihito's heart condition had worsened compared to a year ago. Akihito has had various health problems in recent years, including pneumonia and prostate cancer. He has cut back on public duties but still appears regularly at events. 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 | 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. |