Gunmen attack security checkpoint in Egypt, kill 3 policemenOctober 28, 2013 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt's Interior Ministry says gunmen have attacked a security checkpoint in a city north of Cairo, killing three policemen, the Associated Press reported. The ministry statement says the attack took place Monday, Oct 28 morning in Mansoura. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but such attacks are typical for Islamic militants opposed to the country's military-backed government. Egypt's military and police are battling a full-fledged insurgency by Islamic militants in the volatile northern Sinai Peninsula. There has also been an increase in attacks elsewhere in the country, which are also blamed on militant groups loyal to ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. Morsi, Egypt's first freely elected president, was deposed in a July 3 military coup that followed mass protests calling for him to go. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |