  Car bomb kills 9, injures 68 near Turkish-Syrian border August 21, 2012 - 12:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A car laden with explosives was detonated on Aug 20 in Turkey’s eastern province of Gaziantep, near the Syrian border, killing at least 9 people and wounding 68, Hürriyet Daily News reported. Assailants remotely detonated the explosives at around 7:45 pm after parking the car at a bus stop near Karşıyaka Police Station in the province's Şehitkamil district, the reports said. Two passenger buses were burned and nine people were killed, according to initial reports. Paramedics were immediately dispatched to the scene and wounded people were taken to hospitals. Security forces have launched an investigation to apprehend the militants.   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 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. |
