Russia arrests group suspected of plotting attack in SiberiaMay 6, 2016 - 16:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Federal Security Service says it has arrested a group of Central Asian citizens suspecting of preparing an attack on public transport in a major Siberian city, the Associated reports. The security service, known by the acronym FSB, said the suspects arrested Friday, May 6 in Krasnoyarsk had ties to "international terrorists." The statement said agents had seized "the means of terrorist activity" from the suspects, who were not identified. It is the second time this week the FSB has reported the arrests of Central Asians suspected of planning an attack. The first group was detained in Moscow, AP says. The FSB said both attacks were planned for the May holidays, which culminate with Victory Day on Monday. Concern is high in most former Soviet Central Asian states about the potential for the spread of Islamic extremism. 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. |