Press TV staff come under Islamic State attack in Deir ez-ZorSeptember 7, 2017 - 17:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Press TV news staff in Deir ez-Zor were attacked by Islamic State militants on Wednesday, September 6, IRNA reports. The group's Satellite News Gathering (SNG) truck was severely damaged, none of the reporters was hurt, but three Syrian army soldiers were wounded. The Press TV staff was covering the battle when they were attacked in the town of Kobajjep some 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) to the southeast of Deir ez-Zor. Photo. Reuters 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 | 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. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |