Russia arrests IS group members “readying attacks” in Moscow May 25, 2017 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's main domestic security agency says it has arrested four members of the Islamic State group who have been preparing attacks in Moscow, The Associated Press reports. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, the main KGB successor agency, said the suspects arrested in Moscow Thursday, May 25 were preparing to strike at the capital's transport network. The agency said in a statement that the four were working under directions from IS in Syria to prepare attacks using self-made explosive devices. The FSB said that the suspects were planning to join the IS in Syria after the attack. It didn't give their names, saying only the group included citizens of Russia and ex-Soviet Central Asian nations. The arrests follow last month's suicide bombing in St. Petersburg's subway that left 16 dead and wounded more than 50.  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 |  Latest news Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide  Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
