Coalition warplane crashes in IS-held Syrian cityDecember 24, 2014 - 13:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A coalition warplane has crashed near the Islamic State-held northern Syrian city of Raqqa, according to BBC News. The cause of the crash and the aircraft's identity were unclear, but IS claimed it had shot down a Jordanian fighter jet and captured the pilot. The jihadist group's supporters posted photographs online purportedly showing the pilot surrounded by armed men. Jordan is part of a U.S.-led coalition that has been bombing IS positions in Syria for the past three months. Photo: Reuters 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 | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |