Syria says entire family killed in U.S. airstrike along Iraqi borderOctober 29, 2018 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An entire Syrian family was killed on Sunday, October 28 after a U.S. Coalition airstrike struck their home near the border-city of Albukamal, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported, according to Al-Masdar News. According to the SANA report, the U.S. Coalition was bombing along the Iraqi border on Sunday when they struck the family’s home. All five of the family members were killed during the U.S. Coalition’s bombardment, including two small children, the state-owned news agency reported. The U.S. Coalition has yet to respond to SANA’s allegations. Due to the Islamic State’s (ISIS) presence near Albukamal, the U.S. Coalition has been heavily bombarding the area in a bid to weaken the terrorist group’s resolve. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |