Syria accuses militant forces of using chemical weapons: reportJanuary 16, 2018 - 14:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syria has accused militant forces of using chemical weapons against the advancing Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops for the second time in 72 hoursin the southern countryside of Idlib Governorate, Al-Masdar News says. According to a military report from Idlib, the jihadists militants used chlorine gas on the Syrian army troops before retreating from their positions around the town of Khuwayn in southern Idlib. The report added that several soldiers from the Taha Group of the Tiger Forces were exposed to the chlorine gas, requiring many to seek immediate medical attention at a local field hospital. Earlier, the jihadists reportedly used chemical weapons near the town of Sinjar, resulting in the hospitalization of two soldiers. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |