69% of Americans against U.S. lead in Israel-Palestine processMarch 18, 2013 - 12:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A large majority of Americans (69 percent) believe that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama should leave the handling of the peace process to Israel and the Palestinians rather than taking the lead in attempts to relaunch negotiations between the sides, a Washington Post-ABC News poll released Monday, March 18 found, according to The Jerusalem Post. The findings came just two days before Obama was scheduled to begin his first visit to Israel as president. The White House has intimated that while Obama would be discussing the peace process with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, he would not be bringing with him a specific peace initiative. The Washington Post-ABC poll found that only 26% of Americans think the US should take a leading role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |