Ex-coach of Azeri wushu squad arrested for Armenian policeman's murderOctober 19, 2011 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Double Wushu-sanda world and European champion, former head coach of Azerbaijani national team Janpolad Budagov was detained in Moscow on murder charges. According to investigators, during a fight in August 2011, Budagov, aged 40, stabbed a 25-year-old Armenian-born Samara policeman Samvel Mehrabov to death. When detained, Budagov pleaded guilty to murder and was put under arrest. According to earlier reports, Budagov was wanted on charges of hooliganism with a criminal case launched against him. At the time the ex-coach was reported to be in Russia. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |