Italy cracks neo-Fascist plot to attack immigrants, political targetsDecember 22, 2014 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italian authorities say they have cracked a neo-Fascist plot to attack immigrants and political targets, including magistrates, according to the Associated Press. An Italian general heading an anti-terrorism group, Mario Parente, told a news conference Monday, Dec 22, that the plotters had begun recently stockpiling arms, which prompted forces that had been monitoring their activities for the last 18 months to move in. Police were executing arrest warrants against 14 suspects in central and northern Italy. Authorities said a network of neo-Fascist groups had been organizing over social networks and had identified possible targets, including immigrants, magistrates and institutions as the Equitalia tax collection agency and the Italian railway. Some attacks were planned over the Christmas holiday. Anti-terrorist investigators said the group aimed "to destabilize public order and the tranquility of the state." 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |