Attacks kill 7, wound dozens in Iraq October 31, 2013 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Attacks in different parts of the country have reportedly killed at least seven people and wounded dozens. According the Associated Press, the mayor of the town of Tuz Khormato, Shalal Abdol, said two car bombs went off on Thursday, Oct 31 afternoon in a residential area of the town, killing three people and wounding 35. Several houses were also damaged in that attack. Tuz Khormato is about 200 kilometers (130 miles) north of Baghdad. Hours earlier, officials said police found three bodies of women with gunshots to the head in northeastern Baghdad. And in the northern city of Mosul, a roadside bomb struck an army patrol, killing one. A medical official confirmed the soldier's death. Related links:   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
