Egypt troops open fire on pro-Morsi marchers, kill 1July 5, 2013 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egyptian security forces have opened fire on supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in Cairo, killing at least one man. The incident occurred as crowds gathered outside the officers' club of the Presidential Guard, where Morsi is believed to be held. The Muslim Brotherhood has been demanding his reinstatement. The army, which removed Morsi in response to widespread unrest, had deployed troops around Cairo. The BBC's Jeremy Bowen at the scene says he saw the military open fire as a crowd surged towards them. Shots were fired, first into the air, then into the crowds. One man in thirties with a beard fell to the ground, with blood on his clothes, BBC correspondent says. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |