Iran rep. says Moscow talks "serious and constructive"June 18, 2012 - 20:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Deputy Chief Negotiator Ali Baqeri announced that Iran and the six world powers have held "serious and constructive" negotiations in their meetings in Moscow today, June 18, Fars News Agency reported. Speaking to reporters after the end of the first day of the talks in Moscow, Baqeri, who is also Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Undersecretary, said that the issues raised by Iran both in the morning and the afternoon sessions "received the world powers' attention". The talks will be continued tomorrow. 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 |