Austria, Japan, Mexico, Turkey, Uganda elected UN Security Council non-permanent membersOctober 18, 2008 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In only one round of voting, the General Assembly elected Austria, Japan, Mexico, Turkey and Uganda to serve as five non-permanent members of the Security Council for two-year terms beginning on 1 January 2009.They will fill the seats that will be vacated by Belgium, Indonesia, Italy, Panama and South Africa. Burkina Faso, Costa Rica, Croatia, Libya and Viet Nam will continue to serve as elected Council members during 2009, for the second year of their respective terms. The five non-permanent members were elected according to the following pattern: two from Africa and Asia, one from Western Europe and Other States, and one from Latin America and the Caribbean, the UN News Center reports. 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. |