Osama bin Laden Died of Typhoid, French Newspaper SaysSeptember 23, 2006 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Speculation is rife among international intelligence services that top Al Qaeda terrorist, Osama bin Laden, may be dead. The French regional daily L'Est Republicain reported on its website on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's intelligence service had determined bin Laden had died of typhoid in Pakistan last month. The newspaper said it based its information on a classified document originating in the French DGSE intelligence service. The document said that bin Laden's geographical isolation had rendered medical assistance impossible. It also stated that the Saudis were waiting for more details before making an official announcement. According to the newspaper, the DGSE found the Saudi report sufficiently credible to have it relayed to French President Jacques Chirac. The French Defence Ministry said on Saturday the report could not be confirmed and it would launch an inquiry into the leak. 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 | Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Pashinyan congratulates Putin on Russia Day Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin on the occasion of Russia Day. Armenia, U.S. to upgrade Strategic Dialogue meeting to Strategic Partnership Commission The two governments have release a statement on the occasion of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue Capstone meeting. Azerbaijan complains to Germany about Armenia's constitution Bayramov has complained about the Armenian constitution to his German counterpart Annalena Berbock. |