  Shahan Kandaharian: political crisis in Lebanon enters new stage  January 26, 2011 - 14:48 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Aztag daily newspaper Shahan Kandaharian said that the political crisis in Lebanon has entered a new stage. 68 members of the parliament supported Najib Mikati as new Prime Minister, who will start forming the new government. Kandaharian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter that though Prime Minister Mikati offered all political forces to participate in the new government creation, observers pay greater attention to the opposition’s boycott. According to Kandaharian, the political crisis is under way, however the situation in the country is controlled by law enforcers. “Ankara is already tired of attempts to settle the Lebanese crisis. However, the Turkish Foreign Ministry still makes attempts to interfere in the situation. The current crisis directly or indirectly is related to the killing of former prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri and ruling of the International Court on those guilty of the assassination. Besides, the crisis has become a platform for superpowers and regional actors to pursue their interests,” said Kandaharian.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
