  3 killed as Afghan police vehicle hits roadside bomb July 1, 2013 - 13:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Afghan authorities said a regional police commander and three of his men were killed when their vehicle was hit with a roadside bomb in the country's north, The Associated Press reported. Baghlan provincial police spokesman Jaweed Basharat said district commander Habinul Rahman was killed Monday when the bomb exploded next to his vehicle while on patrol at about 11 am. Afghanistan's Interior Ministry says roadside bombs are the biggest danger facing security forces in their fight against Taliban militants.   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 Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
