U.S. missiles kill 5 suspected Islamist militants in PakistanMay 28, 2012 - 13:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - American missiles killed five suspected Islamist militants close to the Afghan border, the latest in a barrage of attacks that show Washington is ignoring Islamabad's demands it halt the strikes, Pakistani officials said Monday, May 28. The uptick comes amid fractured relations between Pakistan and the United States over Islamabad's refusal to reopen U.S. and NATO supply lines to neighboring Afghanistan that have been blocked since November. It indicates Washington's resolve to press ahead with the attacks, which have taken out many al-Qaida leaders close to the border since 2007. Five missiles hit a vehicle and a house in Makeene Kili village close to the town of Mir Ali late Sunday, the officials said. The identities were not known, but the region is home to al-Qaida militants and insurgents fighting in Afghanistan and Pakistan. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to give their names to the media, the Associated Press reported. The attack late Sunday in North Waziristan was the fourth in less than a week. An American drone fired two missiles at a bakery in northwest Pakistan Saturday, killing four suspected militants. On Thursday, a suspected U.S. drone killed 10 alleged militants in northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border. On Wednesday four suspected militants were killed in the village of Datta Khel Kalai in North Waziristan. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |