Russia's Putin signs package of anti-terrorism lawsJuly 7, 2016 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an anti-terrorism legislative package and instructed the government to work out measures to minimize possible financial risks associated with the new legislation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday, July 7, according to Sputnik. "Today, the president signed a legislative package with amendments to the anti-terrorism law. Together with the package, a list of instructions to the government was signed," Peskov told reporters. The government has been told to "very closely monitor the implementation of this law in order to minimize possible risks," according to the spokesman. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |