11 cars burnt in Moscow overnightOctober 8, 2011 - 10:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A total of 11 cars were burnt in the Russian capital early on Saturday, October 8 in what police suspect to be a series of arsonist attacks, a police source said. The cars, mostly foreign-made models, were destroyed in a span of six hours in various districts of Moscow. Two cars were burnt under similar circumstances in south-western Moscow last night and three cars were destroyed at a parking lot in southern Moscow the night before. Police launched an investigation as some of the incidents bore clear signs of arson. A wave of arsonist attacks destroyed over a hundred cars in Moscow in May-July 2008. Some 30 people, mostly minors, were detained on suspicion of involvement in these attacks. The arsons forced Moscow car owners to organize temporary evening and night vigilance in the yards and around parking lots at the time, RIA Novosti reported. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |