Attacks kill 7, wound dozens in IraqOctober 31, 2013 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Attacks in different parts of the country have reportedly killed at least seven people and wounded dozens. According the Associated Press, the mayor of the town of Tuz Khormato, Shalal Abdol, said two car bombs went off on Thursday, Oct 31 afternoon in a residential area of the town, killing three people and wounding 35. Several houses were also damaged in that attack. Tuz Khormato is about 200 kilometers (130 miles) north of Baghdad. Hours earlier, officials said police found three bodies of women with gunshots to the head in northeastern Baghdad. And in the northern city of Mosul, a roadside bomb struck an army patrol, killing one. A medical official confirmed the soldier's death. Related links: 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 | 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |