Syrian rebels reportedly clash with Assad forces at Turkish borderSeptember 18, 2012 - 21:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Turkish official said Syrian rebels are engaged in intense clashes with President Bashar Assad's forces for control of a border crossing on the frontier with Turkey. According to The Associated Press, the official, who spoke on customary condition of anonymity in line with government rules, said Tuesday, Sept 18 that the two sides were engaged "in very fierce" battles near the border crossing of Tal Abyad. The official said a woman was being treated in hospital in the Turkish border town of Akcakale after she was injured by a stray bullet. The Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency said six Syrians injured in the clashes have been brought across the border for treatment. Some were in a life-threatening condition. Authorities in Akcakale were telling residents living close to the frontier to evacuate the area. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |