Birdshot fired at Egyptian Prime Minister’s convoyMay 6, 2013 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egyptian police officials say five men in a pick-up truck have fired birdshot at the prime minister's convoy during a road rage argument, not knowing he was inside, Herald Sun reports. They say Prime Minister Hesham Kandil's three-car convoy was on a Cairo bridge late on Sunday, May 5 when it encountered the speeding truck, and fired warning shots in the air to get it to move. The men fired birdshot at the convoy. They later told police they didn't realize the Prime Minister was inside one of the tinted-windowed cars. The men were promptly arrested. Police said they had apparently been racing to their home neighborhood after getting into a fight with people elsewhere. Police officials, who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to speak to the press, say the incident was not politically motivated. 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 | 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. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |