Five Lebanese soldiers killed in Syria border clashJanuary 24, 2015 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Five Lebanese government soldiers have been killed in clashes with militants near the Syrian border, the Lebanese army has said, according to BBC News. Nine militants also reportedly died in the fighting in the village of Ras Balalbek, near the town of Arsal. No group has claimed responsibility for the gunmen's attack which was repelled. The area has seen previous incursions by Islamist militants from Syria's conflict. In August, gunmen attacked Arsal, capturing Lebanese soldiers. Some of the soldiers have since been killed. Lebanon's security has been severely damaged by the Syria crisis that began in 2011. It has also been worsened by its own paralysed government. The country has been without a president since May last year. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |