Syria puts blame for deadly attack on Turkey, Israel July 18, 2012 - 21:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian Information Minister Umran al-Zuabi has blamed foreign intelligence agencies for a suicide bombing targeting high-level Syrian officials, naming several countries including Turkey, Hürriyet Daily News reported. Al-Zuabi told reporters that “Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel were the forces behind the attack.” “The attack will not go unpunished, and Syria has the power of its four million soldiers,” al-Zuabi said.   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 U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
