Belgian prosecutors link police stabbing to terrorismOctober 5, 2016 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgian prosecutors say two police officers have been stabbed by a knife-wielding man in Brussels in an incident that could be terror-related, the Associated Press reports. The man stabbed one officer in the neck and the other in the abdomen in the city's Schaerbeek neighborhood on Wednesday, October 5 and then fled the scene. The assailant was stopped by a second group of police. He broke the nose of one officer, who shot the man in the leg. Federal prosecutor's spokesman Eric Van Der Sypt said "we have reason to believe that it is terror-related." He declined to provide details or explain why prosecutors think the attack was linked to terrorism. Belgium has been on high alert since 32 people were killed in suicide bombing attacks on the Brussels airport and subway on March 22. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |