Dozens killed in wave of car bombings in IraqFebruary 18, 2014 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least 33 people have been killed in a wave of car bombings in and around the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say, according to BBC News. The blasts come a day after at least 23 people were killed in bomb explosions in the Iraqi capital. As well as Baghdad, car bombers targeted the city of Hilla, south of the capital. Last month, more than 1,000 people were killed in attacks which mostly hit Shia and government targets. In Tuesday, Feb 18 attacks, bombs in mainly Shia districts of Baghdad killed at least 14 people. And in the city of Hilla, at least three car bombs went off in different place, while at least two other bombs went off in nearby towns. Police say all Tuesday's attacks were caused by cars parked in or near commercial areas and bus stations. 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 | 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. |