Skinheads accused of murdering 8 people to stand trialFebruary 14, 2008 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Five young skinheads accused of a series of nationalist assaults in Moscow will stand trial. The prosecutor's office said the gang consisted of students of vocational schools aging 16-19. During a search in their homes, investigators found extremist literature and video materials. The teenagers also visited web sites to get information how to commit a crime and avoid responsibility. Armed with axes, hammers and knifes, the teens hunted out persons of non-Slavonic nationality and assaulted them. Five people from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia as well as one Russian citizen were killed from February to April 2007. Two people died immediately. Three were taken to hospital and survived. The gang members are accused of incitement of national hatred, abasement of human dignity and violence. The case was brought before the court today, ITAR-TASS reports. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |