Double suicide bombing rocks Damascus centerJune 11, 2013 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A double suicide bombing has rocked the center of the Syrian capital, Damascus. The blasts, which according to the latest data, killed 14 people, happened in Marjeh Square, causing casualties, BBC News reported citing state-run television channel al-Ikhbariya. In April, at least 13 people were killed in a blast, reported to have been caused by a car bomb, at the square. The latest attacks come as regime forces prepare an assault to recapture the city of Aleppo from rebels. Images on al-Ikhbariya showed a scene of widespread damage, with shop fronts blown out and debris littering the street. Blood stains marked the pavement, while people milled around among broken glass and wreckage. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the blasts had been caused by devices planted in the area, without giving further details. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |