Attack on checkpoint kills five policemen in EgyptJanuary 23, 2014 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Five policemen have been killed Thursday, Jan 23, in Egypt in an armed attack on a checkpoint south of Cairo, the interior ministry said, according to BBC News. Two others were injured, one seriously, in the attack in Beni Suef province, some 100km from the capital. Two men riding motorcycles "opened fire heavily" on forces at the checkpoint, the statement said. Attacks on security forces have increased since Islamist President Mohammed Morsi was ousted in July. At least 250 security personnel have been killed in armed attacks since then. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Thursday's attack. A security source said the area was being searched to find those behind the killings. Photo: Reuters Related issues: 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |