  One injured in blast near Ankara’s Supreme Court of Appeals March 5, 2012 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One person was injured in the explosion in front of the Supreme Court of Appeals building in Ankara early on Monday, March 5. The explosion caused panic as the site is some 200 meters away from the Prime Ministry. The explosion followed a bomb blast that wounded 15 policemen and one civilian near the ruling party offices in İstanbul on Thursday, March 1. The blast on Monday came ahead of a Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office. Bomb experts, wearing protective gear, are searching the area to make sure that no other bomb has been placed, Turkish Cihan News Agency 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 |  Latest 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. |
