Islamic State claims terrorist attack in ParisAugust 23, 2018 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State (IS) issued a statement via their official media wing on Thursday, August 23, claiming responsibility for the recent stabbing rampage in Paris, Al-Masdar News reports. According to local authorities in Paris, at least two women were killed and another wounded after a man armed with several knives attacked civilians in the French capital. The alleged IS member reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” (“God is Great”) before going on rampage. The attacker would later be shot dead by the French police after he entered into a residential neighborhood. The victims were said to be the sister and the mother of the attacker. 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 | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |