Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital after pneumonia treatmentApril 6, 2013 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital after treatment for pneumonia, South Africa's government has said. It said there had been "a sustained and gradual improvement in his condition," BBC News reported. The 94-year-old was admitted on 27 March for a recurring lung infection and had fluid drained at the undisclosed hospital. Mandela served as South Africa's first black president from 1994 to 1999 and is regarded by many as the father of the nation. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |