  Egypt pulls ambassador to Syria February 19, 2012 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt on Sunday, February 19 recalled its ambassador to Syria, as pressure mounts on the military-led government to expel the Syrian envoy over Damascus' continuing crackdown on dissent, M&C reported citing DPA. The decision was made by the Foreign Minister Mohamed Amr following a meeting with the Egypt's ambassador to Damascus who is currently in Cairo, a spokesman for the ministry, Amr Rushdi, said. The ambassador would remain in Cairo until further notice, Rushdi said in a statement. Hundreds of people took part in a demonstration outside the Syrian embassy in Cairo on Friday to protest the 11 months of bloodshed in Syria.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
