13 more killed in ongoing Iraqi violence May 29, 2013 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the deadliest single incident on Tuesday, May 28 five people were killed and 25 wounded by a bomb on a bus in the Sadr City suburb of the capital Baghdad, BBC News said. On Monday, 66 people were killed by car bombs in Baghdad targeting Shia-majority areas of the city, including on the edge of Sadr City. The recent upsurge in violence comes amid rising sectarian and political tension. On Tuesday at least three policemen were killed in the northern city of Mosul in clashes between gunmen and police. A bombing near the city killed another policeman. In the town of Tarmiya, two people died in a suicide bombing, and two people were killed by gunmen near the city of Tikrit.   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 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.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. |
