Attack on checkpoint kills five policemen in EgyptJanuary 23, 2014 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Five policemen have been killed Thursday, Jan 23, in Egypt in an armed attack on a checkpoint south of Cairo, the interior ministry said, according to BBC News. Two others were injured, one seriously, in the attack in Beni Suef province, some 100km from the capital. Two men riding motorcycles "opened fire heavily" on forces at the checkpoint, the statement said. Attacks on security forces have increased since Islamist President Mohammed Morsi was ousted in July. At least 250 security personnel have been killed in armed attacks since then. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Thursday's attack. A security source said the area was being searched to find those behind the killings. Photo: Reuters Related issues: 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |