Letter bomb intercepted in RomeDecember 15, 2011 - 20:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Police say they have intercepted another letter bomb at the offices of Italy's tax collection agency. The bomb was intercepted Thursday, December 15, at an Equitalia office near the center of Rome. A police official speaking on customary condition of anonymity said agents were working to defuse the explosive. The director of the office was injured last Friday, December 9, when he opened an envelope addressed to him containing explosives. An anarchist group that had also sent a letter bomb to Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt claimed responsibility for that attack. Police say links with the earlier incidents were under investigation, AP 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. 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. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |