Argentinean Senate Condemned Armenian GenocideApril 21, 2006 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - April 19 the Argentinean Senate passed a statement on the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, reported the RA MFA press office. In the statement the Senate condemns the crime committed against Armenians and expresses condolences to the heirs of the Armenian Genocide victims.The Senate also regrets over the consistent denial that generates impunity and repetition of crimes. The document calls to re-assess the activities of the international human rights protection organizations for prevention of crimes against humanity. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |