  Iranian Vice President renounces statement on Armenian Genocide August 30, 2010 - 11:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Vice President Hamid Baghaei has renounced a statement on the Armenian Genocide he allegedly made during a conference last week, Zaman reported. He refuted the statement ascribed to him by some media and demanded a disclaimer. “A hundred years ago the Ottoman Empire committed genocide against a certain number of Armenians,” Baghaei was quoted as saying during ‘Iran, a bridge of success’ conference. “The information spread by the media is untrue,” the Vice President said a day after Turkish Foreign Minster Ahmet Davutoglu demanded an explanation. Related links:   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 |  Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
