Detained Islamist radicals planned to kidnap Jewish magistrateApril 3, 2012 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French official says Islamist radicals detained last week were planning to kidnap a Jewish magistrate, AP reported. Preliminary charges are being filed against the members of the banned group, Forsane Alizza, on Tuesday, April 3 for criminal association with a terrorist enterprise. That means an investigating magistrate has strong reason to believe a crime was committed but allows more time for investigation. The official, who is close to the investigation, spoke on condition of anonymity, citing policy. Friday's raids netted more than a dozen people in sweeps around the country. The head of France's counterespionage agency has said the group is not linked to the 23-year-old Frenchman who police say claimed responsibility for a killing spree in southwestern France last month. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. |