Gadhafi's forces approach rebel strongholdMarch 15, 2011 - 17:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moammar Gadhafi's forces have reached the outskirts of another rebel stronghold after making recent gains in Libya's west. A resident and a rebel fighter in Ajdabiya say government fire is pounding the city's entrance. The resident says warplanes are taking aim at fuel depots, forcing families either to flee the city or hide inside. Rebel spokesman Ahmed al-Zwei said Gadhafi's forces were still some 12 miles (20 kilometers) away but were hurling long-range missiles. He said warplanes bombed the western entrance, killing at least one fighter, The Associated Press reported. Gadhafi has scored several recent victories, including the capture of Zwara, the last rebel-held town west of Tripoli, and a tightening blockade on Misrata, Libya's third-largest city.   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 Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial”  The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine.EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |
