Another suicide bomber blows up in Mali February 10, 2013 - 16:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide bomber blew himself up late Saturday, Feb 9 night, the second such attack in this northern Malian city in recent days, residents and a Malian army officer said, according to The Associated Press. The most recent attack occurred Saturday at about 11 pm at a checkpoint to enter the city, said Capt. Daouda Diarra. The bomber set off the explosive belt he was wearing, killing himself and injuring a Malian soldier, said Diarra. The explosion occurred in the same place in Gao where an earlier suicide bomber killed himself on Friday morning. A column of French tanks stood guard at the spot Sunday morning, preventing journalists and spectators from getting close to the site. The bomber's remains could be seen, including his head in a wheelbarrow and part of his torso in the road by the checkpoint. Three grenades found near the scene were detonated. "I am really afraid. You hear about these kinds of things in Pakistan or Afghanistan. Gao is becoming like Pakistan," said Maoue Dicko, 30, as he sat on his motorcycle. Partner news  Top stories Earlier, at least five Azerbaijan soldiers were killed and six seriously injured when their vehicle rammed into a tree and overturned. Among its provisions are bans on child marriage and the traditional practice of selling and buying women to settle disputes. Jorge Rafael Videla, an austere former army commander, led Argentina during the bloodiest days of its Dirty War dictatorship. According to the United Nations, April was Iraq's bloodiest month for almost five years, with 712 people killed.   Partner news |  Latest news New Cuban envoy presents copies of credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister  At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations.Russia, Peru to ink MiG-29 jet upgrade contract Russia completed a $20-million upgrade last year for Peru's Russian-built Mi-25 attack helicopters.Gunman kills 4, self in Israeli bank after refused overdraft Police initially described the incident as a robbery but later said the assailant appeared to have known his victims.Samsung to roll out 55, 65-inch 4K TV range in June The new range of Samsung 4K TVs will go head-to-head with Sony's 55 and 65-inch Bravia X9 series. |
