1/5 of Turkish population favor U.S.March 19, 2007 - 15:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Terror Free Tomorrow, an American non-governmental organization conducted a questionnaire in Turkey and asked "what kind of a reaction would occur if the Congress passes the Armenian Genocide bill?" 78 percent of Turkish people opposed the bill, while 79 percent defended a "harsh reaction to the U.S.". Another striking result of the questionnaire is that only one fifth of Turkish people have positive thought about the U.S., reports Milliyet Turkish daily. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |