World powers remain short of accord about how to stem bloodshed in LibyaMarch 15, 2011 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's Foreign Minister said top diplomats from leading world powers remain short of an accord about how to stem bloodshed between troops and rebels in Moammar Gadhafi's Libya. According to the Associated Press, Alain Juppe said Foreign Ministers from the Group of Eight countries meeting in Paris agree that efforts at the UN Security Council are needed to pressure Gadhafi's regime, and that Arab nations should be on board. Juppe said such pressure could include "reinforcing sanctions, decreeing a maritime embargo and foreseeing a no-fly zone - even if that's not a panacea." The ministers - with the notable exception of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton - are holding talks March 15 on Libya, Japan's post-earthquake crisis and other pressing world issues. 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. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. 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”. |