At least five killed in fire in Cairo's Tahrir SquareFebruary 3, 2011 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least five people were killed and hundreds injured overnight from live fire in Cairo's Tahrir Square as supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak fired at protesters backing the opposition. "Most of the casualties were the result of stone throwing and attacks with metal rods and sticks. At dawn today there were gunshots. The real casualties taken to hospital were 836, of which 86 are still in hospital and there are five dead," Health Minister Ahmed Samih Farid told state television by telephone. Al-Arabiya said that the army has made arrests following the violence that broke out between pro and anti-government protesters, but did not give a number. Despite the violence unleashed at them, protesters were adamant and thousands remained standing in the square. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers present did nothing to stop the fire, Ynetnews 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 |