Several killed, dozens wounded in car-bomb blast in Turkey's DiyarbakirNovember 4, 2016 - 11:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A blast hit the southeastern province of Diyarbakır early on Nov. 4, Dogan News Agency has reported, according to Hurriyet. “Some people including police officer and civilians were killed,” said Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag, he was talking about the explosion in Diyarbakir. The explosion hit an auxiliary building of the police department in the Baglar district of Diyarbakir at around 8 a.m. on Nov. 4. The Diyarbakır Governor’s Office said in a statement on Nov. 4 that the cause of the blast was thought to be a bomb-laden vehicle. The building was formerly used as a school for police cadets and is located around 200 meters away from Diyarbakir’s E-type prison. Six people were wounded in the blast, state-run Anadolu Agency reported, although CNN Türk said around 30 people were wounded. A broadcast ban on media outlets was imposed following the explosion Many ambulances and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |