Islamic State confirms leader Baghdadi killedJuly 11, 2017 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State group has confirmed the death of group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Daily Star reports. Al Sumaria TV channel has reported a source confirming the death within the Iraqi province of Nineveh. Al-Baghdadi's death will come as a damaging blow to ISIS, who are said to have released a statement. Daily Star Online previously reported how a preacher was killed after being set on fire because he spilled news of al-Baghdadi's killing. It also comes after ISIS poster girl Sally Jones vowed to stay in Syria and fight with the death cult. The jihadi is one of the the most wanted women in the world. ISIS has reportedly released details of its new leader. Various reports have previously said the jidahi boss was dead, however this appears to be the first time ISIS has confirmed the news. It was previously reported how an Iranian military source said the target had been killed, after Russia also made the announcement following an airstrike. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |