Belgian jihadist cell proof of high threats to France: PMApril 11, 2016 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Sunday, April 10 information that a Belgian jihadist cell planned another attack against France was evidence of the elevated threat to the country, AFP reports. "It's extra proof of the very high threats to the whole of Europe and to France in particular," he said during a press conference in the Algerian capital. "We will not let our guard down," he added. Belgium's federal prosecutor said earlier Sunday that the Islamic State group jihadists behind last year's Paris attacks had planned to strike again in France but targeted the Belgian capital instead as police closed in. Suicide bombers claimed 32 lives when they blew themselves up at Brussels airport and at a metro station on March 22, and left a trail for police that led directly to the November Paris attacks which killed 130 people. "This means that the threat still exists and that we must be mobilised," Valls said. "Ongoing investigations, taking place in perfect coordination... with the French judiciary, will allow us to know more," he added. "At this stage, it is not necessary to engage in any further speculation." 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. |