Islamic State claims terrorist attack in Syria's HomsDecember 5, 2017 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for Tuesday, December 5's terrorist attack in Syria's Homs city that killed at least eight civilians, Al-Masdar News reports. According to the group, their operatives killed “11 regime soldiers” in Homs city, after detonating a bomb inside a passenger bus. However, the Islamic State’s claim of killing 11 soldiers in Homs city was bogus, as many of the victims were children, with the youngest as old as four. The targeted bus that was destroyed by the Islamic State Tuesday is often used by working class Syrians to travel to and from large cities. 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. |