Cross-border crisis over Kurdish rebels easing, Iraqi President saysNovember 14, 2007 - 16:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iraqi President Jalal Talabani ruled out a Turkish "invasion" of his country and said the cross-border crisis over Kurdish rebels was easing."Iraq is actively seeking cooperation with Turkey to fight terrorism and will not allow any more Kurdish separatist military activity from its soil," he told reporters at the League's headquarters in Cairo. "Iraq is against all violent operations against Turkey. We are exerting all our efforts to stop the terrorism threat, which imperils both Turkey and Iraq The November 5 Erdogan-Bush meeting helped to alleviate tensions," he said, the Turkish Daily News reports. The Iraqi leader's statement came as Turkish troops are poised for a possible cross-border offensive against militants from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) hiding in northern Iraq. A series of hit-and-run attacks in Turkey by the PKK has left nearly 50 dead, primarily soldiers, since late September. The PKK is listed as a terrorist group by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |