Spain arrests 9 as part of operation against Islamist militants April 8, 2015 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Spain arrested nine people in the northeastern region of Catalonia early on Wednesday, April 8, as part of an operation against Islamist militants, local police said, according to Reuters "The arrested are accused, amongst other crimes, of belonging to a terrorist organization," a spokeswoman for the Catalan police said. Spain has arrested around 30 people in relation to suspected militant activity this year as part of efforts to stop the radicalization of young Muslims and prevent them joining jihadists in Syria or Iraq or attacking targets at home.  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 |  Latest 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. |
