Turkish FM denied information on invasion of Iraq by Turkish troopsJune 7, 2007 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish authorities denied information, according to which Turkish troops have invaded Iraqi territory in connection with an on-going operation against Kurdish fighters. Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul stated that "currently there is no invasion of a foreign country". Nevertheless, representatives of Kurds informed that 10 helicopters of the Turkish Air Forces landed in Mazouri village on the Iraqi territory, RBK reports. Yesterday in the evening world media means reported that several thousands of Turkish soldiers crossed the border and entered the Iraqi territory chasing Kurdish fighters. On May 30 Turkey concentrated a large amount of army units and heavy equipment near the southern borders of the country. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |