  Assailant shot after attempted stabbing at Israeli embassy in Turkey September 21, 2016 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A man carrying a knife approached Israel's embassy in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Wednesday, September 21 and was shot in the leg after trying to attack a local police officer, The Jerusalem Post reports. According to the Foreign Ministry, none of the Israelis at the embassy were involved or hurt in the incident. "The staff is safe. The attacker was wounded before he reached the embassy," a ministry spokesman said in a text message. A security guard at the embassy, who witnessed the attack on the police officer, shot the ground, and then a retired policeman who happened to pass by the scene – with a license to carry a gun -- shot the attacker in the leg.   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 Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh  The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh.Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |
