At least 20 killed in Somalia bomb attacksApril 14, 2013 - 17:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least 20 people have been killed in a series of bomb and gun attacks in the Somalian capital, Mogadishu, BBC News reported. More than 16 people are believed to have died after gunmen stormed the city's main court buildings, shooting and setting off explosions. Later a car bomb was detonated on the road to the airport, killing four, including two Turkish aid workers and the attacker. There have also been reports of a third attack in an unconfirmed location. It is not clear who carried out the attacks, but most in Mogadishu are blamed on Islamic militant group al-Shabab, which has links with al-Qaeda. BBC reporter at the scene says armed intruders entered the court in Mogadishu and began firing, after which there was an explosion. A gunfight followed as security forces exchanged fire with the attackers. Witnesses said at least one car bomb was used in the attack. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |