Suicide bomber kills 5 outside interior ministry in KabulApril 2, 2014 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide bomber has killed at least six police officers outside the interior ministry in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, officials said, according to BBC News. A ministry spokesman said the attacker tried to get inside the building wearing a military uniform. Taliban militants claimed responsibility for the deadly blast. There have been frequent attacks in Afghanistan in recent days in the run-up to Saturday's presidential elections. An interior ministry spokesman told the BBC that the suicide bomber blew himself up while trying to enter the ministry's human resources department. A number of people were injured. Police and special forces sealed off the area, evacuating ministry employees. It is not clear how the attacker managed to go through many checkpoints in the heavily-protected area in the heart of Kabul. The attack came just hours after Taliban militants repeated a warning to Afghans to stay away from the vote. The militants describe the election as a sham backed by the West and have threatened to disrupt it. Related links: 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 | “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |