  Preliminary data: 93% of Kurds vote for independence from Iraq September 26, 2017 - 11:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Preliminary data reveal that 93% of Kurds have voted for independence from Iraq, RIA Novosti reports. Only 9% of the ballots have been counted so far though. The poll on support for Kurdish independence is non-binding and not recognized by Baghdad. Large numbers of people have taken part in the landmark vote, with a big victory for "yes" expected. The referendum passed off peacefully across the three provinces that make up the region, and turnout was estimated at about 72%, according to the electoral commission. It was reported earlier that Armenian will be among the five official languages if Kurds vote to become an independent state.  Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
