U.S. coalition reportedly kills more than 20 civilians in Syria May 1, 2018 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Coalition carried out a deadly bombing in the province of Al-Hasakah Tuesday, May 1, "killing and wounding scores of civilians" caught in the middle of their attack, Al-Masdar News reports. According to the pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the U.S. Coalition bombed the small town of Tal Jaber near the Iraqi border, killing over 20 civilians as a result of the attack. Pro-opposition activists on social media would later claim that most of the casualties were from one family sleeping in their apartment building in Tal Jaber when the U.S. Coalition bombed the area. The U.S. Coalition has not commented on the bombing.   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 Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
