At least 1 killed as blast hits Chinese embassy in Kyrgyz capitalAugust 30, 2016 - 10:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A car has exploded after ramming the gates of the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, with at least one person killed, reports say, according to BBc News. Kyrgyz security officials quoted by the local AKIpress news agency described the blast as a terrorist attack. The news agency also quoted the chief of security at the Chinese embassy as saying that no staff there had been injured. Social media footage showed smoke billowing above the building. Other images showed broken glass and concrete. Local reports said that the person killed was the driver of the car. The vehicle reportedly smashed through the gates and exploded in the centre of the compound, close to the ambassador's residence. There are also reports that three people were injured. Employees from the Chinese and nearby American embassy were evacuated. Kyrgyz security officials are at the scene conducting an investigation. Related links: 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. |