  Two explosions in Moscow subway kill at least 37March 29, 2010 - 12:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two explosions blasted Moscow's subway system as it was jam-packed with rush-hour passengers, killing at least 37 people and wounding more than 25 on Monday morning.Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesman Tigran Balayan said it's not known yet whether there were Armenian citizens among the victims. An informed source in Moscow told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter that the blasts are blamed on suicide bombers. "It could hardly be a coincidence that two blasts exploded almost simultaneously," the source said. Investigation is under way.   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 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 |
