Egyptian Vice President urges Mubarak to resignJanuary 31, 2011 - 17:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman has proposed a plan aimed at solving the current political crisis in the country, which includes the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, a local newspaper said Monday. According to the Al-Shorouk independent newspaper, Suleiman proposes five important steps to solve the crisis, which include a major reshuffle in the leadership of the ruling National Democratic Party and the resignation of Mubarak, 82, who has led the country since 1981. Mubarak appointed Suleiman, the former intelligence chief, to the post of vice president last Friday, January 28, following a wave of anti-government protests that have swept through the country in the past week. At least 150 people have been killed and about 4,000 injured in clashes between protesters and police since the start of riots on January 25. Mubarak has so far rejected calls from protesters to resign, RIA Novosti reported. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |