Gadhafi’s threats won’t deter NATO Libyan mission – ClintonJuly 2, 2011 - 15:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. and Spain say they won't let Moammar Gadhafi's threats of attacks against Europe “deter their mission to protect Libyan civilians and force him to leave power.” U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Saturday, June 2, in Madrid that instead of issuing threats, Gadhafi should put the interests of his people first. To do that, Clinton told reporters, the Libyan strongman should leave power. Spain's Foreign Minister, Trinidad Jimenez, said countries will continue to exert pressure on Gadhafi to eliminate the threat his forces pose to Libyan civilians, AP reported. Gadhafi stated that Libya will attack Europe unless NATO halts its campaign against his regime. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |