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Azersky satellite detects fire in Jabrayil District

Azersky satellite detects fire in Jabrayil District

Azercosmos has detected fires on images made by Azersky low-orbit satellite in the Jabrayil District of Azerbaijan, Trend reports. The satellite monitored the area in January-May 2015. The images made throughout the period show …

Protesters cordoned off on Baghramyan Avenue

Protesters cordoned off on Baghramyan Avenue

It has been begun the active phase of the police repression in Yerevan in respect of the rally against the increase of electricity tariffs. The Marshal Bagramyan Avenue, where protests took place, was taken in the

Protesters turn against Russian media in Yerevan

Protesters turn against Russian media in Yerevan

Three correspondents of the Russian TV channel Zvezda were expelled from the Baghramyan Avenue. According to the protesters, they were expelled for attempt to "write down the next absurd propaganda plot". Before

Azerbaijan to raise flag in Shushe and Khankendi

Azerbaijan to raise flag in Shushe and Khankendi

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that the army of Azerbaijan was one of the most well-equipped and combat-ready in the world, employing the most advanced weapons and machinery, AzerTAc reports. He expressed confidence …

Protesters in Yerevan make mourning wreath

Protesters in Yerevan make mourning wreath

Despite the heavy rain, hundreds of activists protesting against higher prices for electricity in Yerevan stay on the Bagramyan Avenye near the parliament and the president's residents, Interfax reports. They made a mourning

Non-Maidan in Armenia

Non-Maidan in Armenia

A rally against the increase in electricity tariffs is continuing in Armenia. Public Service Regulatory Commission of Armenia made a decision to increase the daytime and nighttime tariffs for light by 6.93 drams per 1 kW/h starting from August -

The Ministry of foreign affairs of Iran warns Israel not to attack their nuclear sites

The official representative of the ministry of foreign affairs of Iran, Ramin Mekhmanparast, warned Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear facilities. He noted that any aggression towards Iran, including the Busherskaya Nuclear Power Plant, will provoke an immediate response.Mekhmanparast confirmed that fuel is being loaded into the reactor of the plant, a process that will last for 3-4 weeks.

The White House denies Obama issued Erdogan ultimatum

A representative of the press-service of the White House, Dan Burton, has denied previous information that president Barack Obama issued an ultimatum to the prime minister of Turkey, Redzhep Tayyil Erdogan, reports Trend, referring to CNN Turk.On Monday morning the UK's Financial Times newspaper, referring to its own sources in the US administration, wrote that the USA will cease exports of weaponry to Turkey, if it does not change its policy towards Iran and Israel.Burton claims that there was no ultimatum and that Barack Obama simply discussed var

USA imposes sanctions on Iranian Shipping Lines

The USA is imposing sanctions on three daughter companies of Iran's national shipping company, the IRISL, Trend reports, referring to an article in the Financial Times newspaper by US Treasury Secretary Stuart Levey. He also called on the US foreign partners to follow its example."Iran is using their national maritime carrier to advance their rocket program and to transport other military cargoes," Levi explained the sanctions.

Russian border guards detain Azerbaijani-registered boat

The fishing vessel "Hazar", sailing under the flag of Azerbaijan, was caught illegally fishing by Russian Border Guards, RIA Novosti reports. Aboard the vessel were 2 tons of sturgeon and 8 kilos of caviar.The "Hazar" was taken to the port of Makhachkala for further investigation.11.08.2010

Israel threatens to leave the "Freedom Flotilla" commission

The Israeli authorities have said they will leave the international commission investigating the"Freedom Flotilla" incident if it interrogates Israeli soldiers, reports Reuters .Israel's discontent is caused by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's denial that the commission would not speak to "commandos", but rely upon the investigation of the army itself.On the 31st of May Israeli forces stopped six ships of the fleet. During the operation, 9 men from the Turkish vessel 'Mavi Marmara' were killed.