Armen Poghosyan
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Main opposition party walks away from talks with government.
But observers unclear what will result from discussions between authorities and their main rivals.
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders can't agree how they would begin ending long-running dispute.
Bitter stand-off between main opposition group and governing elite seems to be ending.
Authorities insist aging plant is earthquake-proof.
Rather than await elections, opposition parties want mass protests against government.
Mayor says he won't back down on "health hazard" street stall ban as traders mount daily protests.
Critics say laws may look good but monopoly grip on some sectors remains a problem.