3 teenagers killed in Brazil samba school shootingJanuary 20, 2013 - 16:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three Brazilian teenagers have been killed and three other people injured after gunmen opened fire during the rehearsal of a samba school in the eastern state of Minas Gerais, BBC News reported. Four men on motorbikes shot at members of the Sao Geraldo samba school practicing for next month's carnival in the city of Sao Joao Del Rei. Police officials said they believed the attack was gang-related. However, they said it was not clear if those killed were the intended targets. The victims were between 14 and 19 years old. Police officials said three suspects had been arrested in connection with the case. Gun violence is high in Brazil but attempts at banning the sale of guns have in the past failed. A 2005 referendum on the issue was defeated by a clear majority. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. 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. |