At least 11 killed as suicide car bomber hits checkpoint in Iraqi townOctober 27, 2014 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iraqi officials said a suicide car bomber has struck a checkpoint in a town south of Baghdad, killing at least 11 people, the Associated Press reports. A police officer said the bomber on Monday, Oct 27, rammed his explosives-laden car into the checkpoint manned by security forces and pro-government Shiite militiamen outside the Sunni town of Jurf al-Sakhar, 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of Baghdad. Iraqi soldiers, backed by the Shiite militia, on Sunday recaptured the town, which had been in the hands of Islamic State extremists since late July. At least 11 people are believed to be killed and 23 others wounded. Two medical officials confirmed the casualty figures. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they aren't authorized to talk to media, according to the AP. 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. |