Milliyet: failure to appoint ambassadors to Azerbaijan and Turkey can’t but affect U.S. interestsSeptember 27, 2010 - 16:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Failure to appoint ambassadors to important regional countries like Azerbaijan and Turkey can’t but affect Washington’s interests, according to Milliyet. The Turkish newspaper supposes that U.S. President-nominated Matthew Bryza and Francis Ricciardone, who faced serious resistance of the Armenian lobby, are not likely to be approved by the full Senate. Besides, due to November midterm congressional election, ambassadors will hardly be appointed before 2011, the article says. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |