One killed in clashes in southern port town of YemenFebruary 16, 2011 - 21:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Protests in Yemen turned violent on Wednesday, with reports of at least one death. Pro-government protestors were bussed into the capital Sanaa to break up the demonstration now in its sixth day. Anti-government protestors are calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down immediately. Saleh, who has ruled for Yemen more than 30 years, stated earlier this month that he would not run for re-election when his term ends in 2013 or pass his power to his son. Protestors took to the streets in Sanaa, Taiz and southern port town Aden where the death reportedly occurred. Demonstrators in Taiz vowed to set up camp in Safir Square until their demands our met. In a statement to the state news agency Saleh urged protestors to put an end to the demonstrations, neontommy.com 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |