What tossed to Ahmadinejad at UN racism conference?April 20, 2009 - 22:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Many diplomats walked out UN racism conference during Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speech. European and Canada delegates this way boycotted Iranian criticism of Israel. Some delegates remaining in auditorium periodically interrupted Ahmadinejad's speech by yelling. Security took away two protesters in clown costumes who tossed something at Ahmadinejad. Boycotters concerned the forum may become a platform for Iranian president Ahmadinejad to criticize Israel. France declared to leave the conference if it descended into anti-Semitism or other rhetoric harshly critical of Israel. They criticized organizers to give the floor first to Ahmadinejad who called "to erase Israel from world map". Israel recalled its Ambassador to Switzerland after president met with Ahmadinejad. Boycott of so many countries disappointed also UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon. The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pallay, expressed shock and deep disappointment as well, VOA NEWS reported. USA, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Israel, Germany, Italy, New Zeeland and Poland still boycott the forum. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |