Suicide bomber hits UK embassy vehicle in KabulNovember 27, 2014 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide bomber hit Thursday, Nov 27, a UK embassy vehicle in the Afghan capital Kabul, with a British staff worker reported to be among five people killed, BBC News reports. The other four who died and more than 30 people wounded were Afghans, officials say. Most of the victims are believed to have been bystanders. The attack, carried out by a motorcycle bomber, was claimed by the Taliban. Taliban insurgents have stepped up attacks as most foreign troops prepare to leave Afghanistan next month. Thursday's blast was heard across eastern parts of the city in the morning. It comes three days after two U.S. soldiers were killed in a bomb attack on NATO forces, also in eastern Kabul. President Ashraf Ghani, who came to power in September, has vowed to bring peace to the country after decades of conflict. About 12,000 NATO soldiers are expected to remain to train and advise Afghan security forces from Jan 1. A separate US-led force will assist Afghan troops in some operations against the Taliban. The security pacts with NATO and the U.S. are yet to be ratified by the Afghan upper house. 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 | 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. 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. |