Belgium investigating info on fresh IS militants smuggled into EuropeApril 19, 2016 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgian authorities say they are investigating information that suggests the Islamic State group has sent more fighters to Europe, the Associated Press reports. Paul Van Tigchelt, the head of Belgium's security threat analysis center, says Tuesday that "signals appear to suggest that IS has again sent fighters to Europe, to our country." He did not elaborate. Van Tigchelt says Belgium will remain on its second highest alert level because "the threat is still there, it's serious and possible." He says Belgian authorities believe they have "destabilized" the network that carried out the March 22 suicide attacks on the Brussels airport and subway. The perpetrators have been closely linked to the group that carried out the attacks in Paris on November 13. 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 | 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. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |