 Oil pipeline reportedly blasted in Syria December 8, 2011 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian activists say there has been an explosion on an oil pipeline near the restive central city of Homs on Thursday, December 8. According to AP, no casualties were immediately reported in the blast. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the pipeline was "bombed." The state-run news agency says it was an attack and blamed "an armed terrorist group." The reports could not be independently confirmed. Syria is trying to crush a 9-month-old uprising, but the conflict is turning more violent as once-peaceful protesters take up arms.   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 |  Latest news 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.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
