Suicide bomber hits UK embassy vehicle in KabulNovember 27, 2014 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide bomber hit Thursday, Nov 27, a UK embassy vehicle in the Afghan capital Kabul, with a British staff worker reported to be among five people killed, BBC News reports. The other four who died and more than 30 people wounded were Afghans, officials say. Most of the victims are believed to have been bystanders. The attack, carried out by a motorcycle bomber, was claimed by the Taliban. Taliban insurgents have stepped up attacks as most foreign troops prepare to leave Afghanistan next month. Thursday's blast was heard across eastern parts of the city in the morning. It comes three days after two U.S. soldiers were killed in a bomb attack on NATO forces, also in eastern Kabul. President Ashraf Ghani, who came to power in September, has vowed to bring peace to the country after decades of conflict. About 12,000 NATO soldiers are expected to remain to train and advise Afghan security forces from Jan 1. A separate US-led force will assist Afghan troops in some operations against the Taliban. The security pacts with NATO and the U.S. are yet to be ratified by the Afghan upper house. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |