Twin suicide bombing kills 9, wounds dozens in AfghanistanSeptember 1, 2012 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A twin suicide bombing near a NATO base in central Afghanistan has killed at least nine civilians and four policemen, officials say, according to BBC News. The attack, in Wardak province, destroyed much of a local bazaar, eyewitnesses say. The first attack was carried out by a militant on foot; then an explosives-laden lorry was detonated. There are fears of a surge in violence when foreign forces withdraw from Afghanistan by 2014. The first suicide bomber targeted the local governor's office in the district of Saidabad, officials say. A number of shops and houses were destroyed in the truck bomb explosion that followed. At least 47 people were wounded. No staff from the NATO base were killed, said officials from the U.S.-led force. "A suicide bomber on foot detonated near the gate of the base in Saidabad, Wardak province, opening the way for a truck suicide bombing that followed him," provincial spokesman Shahiddullah Shahid 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 | 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. |