Car bombs kill 11 in Iraqi Shi'ite provinces April 29, 2013 - 10:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least 11 people were killed when three car bombs exploded in public markets early on Monday, April 29 in the Shi'ite provinces of Amara and Diywaniya in southern Iraq, medics and police sources said, according to Reuters. Iraq's sectarian tensions are at their highest since U.S. troops left the country more than a year ago. Security forces raided a Sunni Muslim protest camp last week, triggering widespread violence.   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.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. |
