Suicide bomber kills 5 outside interior ministry in KabulApril 2, 2014 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide bomber has killed at least six police officers outside the interior ministry in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, officials said, according to BBC News. A ministry spokesman said the attacker tried to get inside the building wearing a military uniform. Taliban militants claimed responsibility for the deadly blast. There have been frequent attacks in Afghanistan in recent days in the run-up to Saturday's presidential elections. An interior ministry spokesman told the BBC that the suicide bomber blew himself up while trying to enter the ministry's human resources department. A number of people were injured. Police and special forces sealed off the area, evacuating ministry employees. It is not clear how the attacker managed to go through many checkpoints in the heavily-protected area in the heart of Kabul. The attack came just hours after Taliban militants repeated a warning to Afghans to stay away from the vote. The militants describe the election as a sham backed by the West and have threatened to disrupt it. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |