Turkish Prosecutor General rejected Islamists' claim against Israeli governmentApril 30, 2009 - 19:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Prosecutor General has rejected Mazlum Der organization's claim demanding criminal liability for Cast Lead military operation. Defendants under the case are 19 Israeli politicians and servicemen, including Israeli President Shimon Perez, Defense Minister Ehud Barack, Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and ex-Foreign Minister Tsip Livni.Among other things, Mazlum Der demanded that the above-mentioned individuals be immediately arrested in case of being on the territory of Turkey. The case was filed in connection with alleged military crimes in Gaza sector during the Cast Lead military operation. Turkish laws allow conducting military prosecutions cases beyond the country's borders. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |