Activists: Syrian warplanes bomb rebel-held areas near Damascus January 24, 2013 - 16:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Activists say Syrian warplanes have bombed rebel-held areas near Damascus as President Bashar Assad's troops battle opposition fighters along the road that links the capital with the main airport. According to The Associated Press, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says fighter jets carried out eight airstrikes on the suburb of Daraya, southwest of Syria's capital, on Thursday, Jan 24. The group, which relies on reports from activists on the ground, also says heavy fighting is going on near the Damascus International Airport, as well as artillery shelling of the town of Aqraba along the airport road. There are no immediate reports of casualties. More than 60,000 people have been killed in the nearly two-year-long conflict, which began as peaceful protests against Assad's rule but quickly morphed into a civil war.   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. |
