Yemen says al Qaeda plot to seize banks, buildings thwartedJanuary 23, 2014 - 22:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Officials in Yemen said they have foiled al Qaeda plots to take over banks and government buildings in a central province, according to the Associated Press. The Interior Ministry said in a statement Thursday, Jan 23, that al Qaeda's local branch planned to seize buildings in the central province of Bayda last week. That province has witnessed a string of attacks before. It did not elaborate or offer other evidence of the plot. Al Qaeda in the Arabic Peninsula, the group's local branch, is considered by the U.S. to be the world's most dangerous arm of the group. The U.S. routinely targets suspected militants from the group in drone strikes. Last year, officials say a threat that began with a message from al Qaeda in Yemen led to the U.S. closing embassies across the Middle East and Africa. Related links: Related issues: 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 | 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. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |