At least 15 killed, dozens wounded in attacks across IraqJune 2, 2014 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Attacks across Iraq have killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens, the Associated Press reported. Police officials said a parked car bomb ripped through a commercial area in the southern city of Najaf on Monday, June 2, killing six civilians and wounding 13. Najaf is located about 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Baghdad. A suicide car bomber struck an army checkpoint in the town of Mishahda, killing three soldiers and two civilians, and wounding 14 people. The town is located 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of Baghdad. Attacks on busy commercial areas in the city of Nasiriyah and the towns of Iskandariyah and Mahmoudiyah killed four people and wounded 31. Medical officials confirmed the causality figures, according to the AP. Related links: 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 | Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |