Syrian authorities restore order in riot stricken-citiesMay 1, 2011 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian authorities restored order in all riot stricken-cities, an official source in Damascus stated. In Deraa (120 km to the south of capital) 149 extremists have been seized during an operation on liquidation of the armed gangs terrorizing the city. Order was established in Homs, Latakia and suburbs of Damascus where violent street demonstrations took place over the last days. Representatives of the public inform about the population's positive response to actions of the army and security forces to suppress attempts at provoking anarchy and religious hatred. As a Syrian MP Mohamed Habash has declared, Syria “needs now, more than ever, serious and responsible efforts of all citizens to strengthen national unity in the face of external intrigues.” On Monday, May 2, the National Council will gather for a session to confirm a comprehensive plan on political, administrative and economic reforms proposed by the new government of the republic, vikno.eu 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 | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |