Opposition rallies re-launch in IranSeptember 18, 2009 - 21:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today is the last Friday of Ramadan when Iranians are encouraged to demonstrate their support for the Palestinian people, on what is called Qods day.But there are reports of thousands of opposition supporters in the streets of Tehran and at least ten arrests in clashes with police. The marchers are shouting slogans in support of their unsuccessful presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi. It follows a warning from the Revolutionary Guards yesterday that any demonstration would be broken up. Mousavi, along with rival candidate Mehdi Karoubi and former president Mohammed Khatami joined their supporters in the streets, but all reportedly had to flee angry counter-demonstrators. Today is the first opportunity the opposition has had since July the ninth to vent its feelings in public, Euronews reported. 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." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. 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. |