Syrian opposition urges mass protests after university raidMay 4, 2012 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian opposition groups are calling for mass protests a day after a raid by security forces on university dormitories killed four students and forced the closure of the state-run school, Belfast Telegraph reported. Friday is the day of weekly anti-government protests in Syria, when thousands of demonstrators regularly take to the streets calling for the ousting of President Bashar Assad. The university incident sparked outrage in the north-western city of Aleppo and activists said new protests were expected. The Syrian National Council opposition group urged students across Syria to stage a strike. The group also said the international community through its silence was encouraging the Assad regime to continue with its brutal crackdown on dissent. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |