Turkey detains suspected killers of U.S. envoy in Libya October 5, 2012 - 13:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two Tunisian citizens accused of being behind the recent murder of the U.S. ambassador to Libya in Benghazi were detained by police at Istanbul Atatürk Airport while trying to enter Turkey with fake passports, Hurriyet Daily News reported citing private channel Kanal D. The suspects, who were not identified, were detained by members of Turkey’s anti-terrorism squad and subsequently taken to the Istanbul Police Department in the city’s Fatih district for questioning. Envoy Chris Stevens, as well as three other American diplomatic staff, were killed on Sept 11 during a violent protest in Benghazi over “The Innocence of Muslims,” a U.S.-made film that mocks Islam.   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 Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
