12 injured in suicide bombing in Russia’s DagestanMay 25, 2013 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Twelve people, including seven civilians and five police officers, were injured in a suicide bombing in Dagestani capital Makhachkala on Saturday, May 25, according to RIA Novosti. Initial reports said one policeman died in hospital, but a spokesman for police in the North Caucasus republic later denied it. All victims were hospitalized. The attack targeted regional police headquarters, the spokesman said. The bomber was the widow of an unnamed militant slain earlier by the law enforcements, a police source said. Security services in the North Caucasus are struggling to suppress the resilient local Islamist insurgency. In a separate incident, an unidentified man shot and wounded two police officers who stopped him for a document check in Makhachkala late Friday, the Investigative Committee said. The attacker fled the scene. On Monday, a twin bombing took place near the republican office of the Federal Court Marshals Service in Makhachkala, killing four and injuring 48. 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. |