By Abdul Kerimkhanov U.S. President Donald Trump sent a congratulatory letter to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister, which caused concern in Armenian circles. The letter said that the U.S. assists prosperous, democratic and peacefuly coexisting with its neighbors Armenia. Further, there was noted an opportunity to record progress in deepening trade and economic ties between the two countries, strengthening world security and in the fight against corruption. At the end of the letter, it is emphasized that a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict will contribute to these efforts. The message was not perceived in Armenia as a protocol greeting. Armenian media and analysts saw literally in every line instructions and hints to Yerevan, especially regarding the Karabakh conflict and Washington’s expectations in this regard from Armenia. According to Armenian media reports, the nessage was of very poor quality, and gave to understand that Armenia is not a … [Read more...] about Trump’s letter causes concern of Armenians
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Experts warn of dangers of excessive tear gas use in letter to PM
The Association of Greek Chemists sent a letter to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday warning of the hazards of tear gas use as to disperse crowds during unrest at protest rallies. In the letter, the association urges Tsipras to consider banning the use of “dangerous chemicals that linger in the atmosphere of the urban environment for days, harming the quality of life of all citizens.” The warning came in the wake of accusations that police used an excessive amount of tear gas in response to violence at Sunday's demonstration in Athens against the Prespes name deal. “We understand the difficulties faced by police, especially when a section of protesters cause damages or act violently toward people, but we believe that a different response to this issue needs to be explored, all the more so when the consequences are suffered by the majority of peaceful demonstrators as well,” the scientists said. The association said that the chemical used for crowd control … [Read more...] about Experts warn of dangers of excessive tear gas use in letter to PM
Beijing Slams Open Letter Calling on Xi to Free Canadians Detained in China
READ MORE: China Lambasts PM Trudeau's 'Irresponsible' Remarks on Canadian's Death Sentence She went on to say that the second mistake was breaching Chinese sovereign rights and "meddling in its inner judicial affairs." She noted that as long as people did not violate the Chinese legislation, they had "nothing to worry about." © Sputnik / Iliya PitalevBeijing-Based Analyst Suggests How Canadian Convict May Escape Death in ChinaBeijing denies that the detention of Kovrig and Spavor has anything to do with Meng's case, claiming that the two Canadian citizens pose a threat to the Chinese national security. On Monday, an open letter to Xi was released, in which over 100 former diplomats and members of the academic community from around the world call on him to immediately free former envoy Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor, both detained promptly after Meng Wanzhou, the chief … [Read more...] about Beijing Slams Open Letter Calling on Xi to Free Canadians Detained in China
Western Mail letters: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Brexit must go to a second referendum I find the following truths to be self-evident. For over two years, Mrs May has tried to negotiate a compromise agreement with the EU. During this time, she has stuck to her guns on one point: she is determined to “deliver Brexit”. She has stuck so fast that she now seems Araldited in place and unable to contemplate remain. Also during this time, the various positions of MPs have become thoroughly entrenched. Her compromise has been rejected because brexiteers cannot accept being part way in, remainers cannot accept being part way out and those who find holes to pick have made them into insurmountable obstacles. Parliamentarians are now exhorted to work together to find an acceptable and workable compromise. The fact that her agreement is found so unacceptable shows that compromise is out of reach. With parliament deadlocked, the only solution is to put the matter to the people. Here again, we come up against entrenched positions. … [Read more...] about Western Mail letters: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
South Wales Echo letters: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Brexit must now go to a second referendum I find the following truths to be self-evident. For over two years, Mrs May has tried to negotiate a compromise agreement with the EU. During this time, she has stuck to her guns on one point: she is determined to “deliver Brexit”. She has stuck so fast that she now seems Araldited in place and unable to contemplate remain. Also during this time, the various positions of MPs have become thoroughly entrenched. Her compromise has been rejected because brexiteers cannot accept being part way in, remainers cannot accept being part way out and those who find holes to pick have made them into insurmountable obstacles. Parliamentarians are now exhorted to work together to find an acceptable and workable compromise. The fact that her agreement is found so unacceptable shows that compromise is out of reach. With parliament deadlocked, the only solution is to put the matter to the people. Here again, we come up against entrenched positions. … [Read more...] about South Wales Echo letters: Tuesday, January 22, 2019