Report: U.S. closed embassy in Khartoum prior to arms plant attack October 25, 2012 - 13:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States closed its embassy in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Wednesday, Oct 24 prior to an airstrike that hit a weapons plant in the country, The Jerusalem Post reports citing pan-Arab Al-Hayat newspaper. According to Al-Hayat, there was speculation in Khartoum that the closing of the U.S. embassy indicated the U.S. had prior knowledge of the attack. The airstrike caused a huge explosion and fire at an arms factory that killed two people. Sudan called on the UN Security Council to condemn Israel after it accused the Jewish State of carrying out the strike.   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. |
