Turkey arrests Uighur suspects over deadly Istanbul nightclub attackJanuary 5, 2017 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has arrested a number of people of Uighur origin over a deadly nightclub attack that killed 39, BBC News reports citing the state-run news agency. Those detained are believed to have come from China's Xinjiang region with ties to the attacker, Anadolu says. Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak also said the suspect was probably Uighur, and acted alone but may have had help. Police have already detained dozens over the deadly new year attack, but the main suspect remains on the run. So-called Islamic State (IS) says it carried out the attack over Turkey's military involvement in the Syrian civil war. The authorities have reportedly tightened security at Turkey's land borders and airports to prevent the attacker from fleeing the country. Turkish media have run images of a suspect, saying the pictures were handed out by the police. But the police have given no official details. The Turkish foreign minister has said the authorities have identified the attacker, but has not given further details. Photo: AFP 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 | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. 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. |