Gunmen attack Egypt central bank governor’s carFebruary 13, 2013 - 16:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three masked gunmen have reportedly attacked the car of Egypt's central bank governor, killing his bodyguard and stealing the vehicle. The bank chief was not in the car. According to The Associated Press, state news agency MENA said the bodyguard and the driver were on their way to pick up newly-appointed central bank chief Hesham Ramez on Wednesday, Feb 13 when the assailants opened fire on the governor's car, killing the bodyguard and forcing the driver to pull over. The gunmen then drove off in the car. The carjacking appeared to be a random criminal act and not an attack against the governor. Egypt has been hit by an unprecedented wave of violent crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping and car theft since President Hosni Mubarak's ouster two years ago. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |