  New U.S. Ambassador arriving in Turkey Jan. 20 January 20, 2011 - 12:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - New U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis Ricciardone is arriving in Ankara on January 20. U.S. President Barack Obama appointed Ricciardone as the new ambassador to Turkey on December 30, 2010 by using his special authority. Ricciardone could not begin his term in office in Ankara because the Senate did not approve his appointment, Turkish Weekly reported. According to U.S. Constitution, Senate must approve appointments to key offices like embassies. However, the U.S. president can make appointments too when Congress is in legislative recess. The appointment of Ricciardone must be approved within one year by Senate in the new legislative term.   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 |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
