Interior Minister says France dismantled 13 jihadi networksDecember 17, 2014 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's top security official said the country has dismantled 13 jihadi networks recruiting young people for fighting in Syria since fall 2013, but the number of departures keeps growing, the Associated Press reports. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said Wednesday, Dec 17 that France was committed to stopping the networks, but said about 1,200 citizens have left for Syria, including 400 still in the war zone and about 200 on their way. French fighters make up the largest contingent of Europeans joining Muslim extremists in Iraq and Syria, and security officials fear they will return and attack at home. Calls by the Islamic State group for lone-wolf attacks in the West have heightened anxiety. A Frenchman who is believed to have fought with the organization is charged in a deadly shooting at a Brussels Jewish museum. Photo: Actu-mag.fr 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |