Clashes between Syrian rebels, Islamists reported near Golan Heights April 29, 2015 - 16:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Syrian rebel spokesman and activists said clashes between opposition fighters and Islamists suspected of links to the Islamic State group have raged for days in the country's south near the Israeli-held Golan Heights, the Associated Press reports. The IS group is not known to have a significant presence in southern Syria. Isam al-Rayess, spokesman for the Free Syrian Army's southern front, said Wednesday, April 29, a group known as Jihad Units ambushed some of his fighters in the Quneitra province, killing six. He said they then raised black flags similar to those carried by the IS group. The rebels have vowed to clear the Jihad Units from the province. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 29 people have been killed in the fighting since Monday.  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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
