Bomb attack kills at least nine policemen in Egypt's SinaiSeptember 2, 2014 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least nine policemen have been killed in a bomb attack on a convoy in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, officials said, according to BBC News. The bomb was reportedly detonated remotely as they travelled through the village of Wefaq, near the Gaza border. Security forces have been carrying out an offensive in northern Sinai, killing and capturing dozens of suspected members of jihadist militant groups. Militants have stepped up attacks on soldiers and police since the overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi last year. The main Sinai-based jihadist group, Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, has acknowledged in statements that several of its leaders have been killed in the recent security operation. Last week, it also announced that it had beheaded four Egyptian civilians whose bodies were found in August. It accused them of providing Israel with intelligence for an air strike that killed three of its fighters in late July. A video published online showed armed, masked men standing over four captives as a statement was read out. They were then decapitated. The footage was reminiscent of videos of killings posted by Islamic State (IS), a jihadist group that has taken control of large swathes of Iraq and Syria. However, Ansar Beit al-Maqdis is not believed to be linked to IS. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |