Saakashvili refuted hearsay on installation of U.S. anti-aircraft radar in GeorgiaMarch 7, 2007 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili refuted hearsay on installation of U.S. anti-aircraft devices in Georgia. When asked by Kazakh reporters whether the information is true, President Saakashvili said, "No one said it, it's a mere speculation," reports Trend news agency.Earlier, Lt Gen Henry A. Obering, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at the Office of the Secretary of Defense said Pentagon would like to have a radar station in the Caucasus. At that he did not mention the country supposed for it. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |