3 killed, scores injured in Boston Marathon explosions April 16, 2013 - 09:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, BBC News reported. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris. The FBI said that this was a "potential terrorist investigation". At an initial news conference, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said authorities had received "no specific intelligence that anything was going to happen". He urged people to stay indoors and not congregate in large groups. The first explosion came at about 14:50 local time (18:50 GMT), approximately two hours after the winners crossed the line. There was a loud explosion on the north side of Boylston Street just before the finish line sending some runners tumbling to the pavement while others were knocked down by those rushing to the scene. Another loud explosion occurred a few seconds later, and smoke rose from the scene of the blasts. A fire then broke out at the John F Kennedy presidential library a few miles away from the finish line. Police said it might have been caused by an incendiary device but it is unclear whether it is related to the bombings. The annual Boston Marathon this year had a field of about 23,000 runners and was watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
