Provincial Afghan governor says he escaped assassination May 10, 2013 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A provincial Afghan governor says he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by a bomber who set off explosives when police approached his vehicle. The blast killed a woman and child, The Associated Press reported. Gov. Mehrabuddin Safi of Afghanistan's northern Kapisa province says the bomber was in a car waiting for his convoy Friday, May 10, when police noticed that the woman a child were in the vehicle along with some men. Police said the bomber offered them a ride to try to disguise his intentions. When police approached, he detonated his explosive device, Safi said. The woman and child were killed. The bomber was seriously injured, along with three gunmen in the vehicle, he said. There were no other casualties. Taliban insurgents routinely target Afghan government and security officials.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
