Turkey arrests Uighur suspects over deadly Istanbul nightclub attackJanuary 5, 2017 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has arrested a number of people of Uighur origin over a deadly nightclub attack that killed 39, BBC News reports citing the state-run news agency. Those detained are believed to have come from China's Xinjiang region with ties to the attacker, Anadolu says. Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak also said the suspect was probably Uighur, and acted alone but may have had help. Police have already detained dozens over the deadly new year attack, but the main suspect remains on the run. So-called Islamic State (IS) says it carried out the attack over Turkey's military involvement in the Syrian civil war. The authorities have reportedly tightened security at Turkey's land borders and airports to prevent the attacker from fleeing the country. Turkish media have run images of a suspect, saying the pictures were handed out by the police. But the police have given no official details. The Turkish foreign minister has said the authorities have identified the attacker, but has not given further details. Photo: AFP 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |