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Yerevan\'s recognition of Nagorno- Karabakh\'s independence may lead to war between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry press service told Interfax on Wednesday. Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev told as much to U.S.

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As is reported, within the framework of the Third Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference, on December 7, President of the Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliyev has met in the city of Mecca the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf. During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with expansion of mutual relations in various areas, including successful development of cooperation in political, economic and other spheres. The head of the states have emphasized confidence on the further expansion of connections between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, having expressed satisfaction with constant development of cooperation within the framework of the international organizations, including OIC.

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The German office of Amnesty International issued a press release on 5 December asking German Federal Prosecutor Kay Nehm to investigate Uzbek Interior Minister Zokir Almatov and, if necessary, issue a warrant for his arrest. Although Almatov is on a list of Uzbek officials banned from the European Union, he is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in Germany, with his admission justified on humanitarian grounds. Amnesty International alleged that Almatov is suspected of responsibility for the \"systematic torture of prisoners in Uzbekistan\" as well as involvement in the \"massacre in Andijon in May of this year.