U.S. drone attack kills 4 suspected militants in PakistanMay 23, 2012 - 09:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pakistani intelligence officials say a U.S. drone has fired two missiles at a compound in northwest Pakistan and killed four suspected militants, the Associated Press reported. The officials say the May 23 attack took place in Datta Khel town in the North Waziristan tribal area. The specific identities of the suspected militants were not known, but the town is a stronghold of the Haqqani network. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media. Drone strikes have become an increasingly contentious issue between the U.S. and Pakistan. Pakistan's parliament recently demanded the U.S. end all drone strikes in Pakistan. But the U.S. has made it clear that it has no intention of stopping the covert CIA program. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |