One killed in clashes in southern port town of YemenFebruary 16, 2011 - 21:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Protests in Yemen turned violent on Wednesday, with reports of at least one death. Pro-government protestors were bussed into the capital Sanaa to break up the demonstration now in its sixth day. Anti-government protestors are calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down immediately. Saleh, who has ruled for Yemen more than 30 years, stated earlier this month that he would not run for re-election when his term ends in 2013 or pass his power to his son. Protestors took to the streets in Sanaa, Taiz and southern port town Aden where the death reportedly occurred. Demonstrators in Taiz vowed to set up camp in Safir Square until their demands our met. In a statement to the state news agency Saleh urged protestors to put an end to the demonstrations, neontommy.com 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |