10 killed in Afghan suicide bombing June 20, 2012 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide bomber has killed at least 10 people in the eastern Afghan province of Khost, officials say, according to BBC News. The attacker drove a motorbike laden with explosives into a Nato military convoy in Khost city. An Afghan television channel said the blast happened as U.S. troops were carrying out vehicle checks. A spokesman for Nato in Khost told the AFP news agency there were "some casualties" from the alliance, but would not provide further details. At least six other Afghan civilians were wounded in the blast in the provincial capital. Hospital officials in Khost city said at least one child and up to three policemen were among those killed. It is the second time this month that a suicide attacker has targeted Nato troops in Khost, which is close to the border with Pakistan and hosts mainly U.S. forces.   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 |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
