Five killed in bow and arrow attack in NorwayOctober 14, 2021 - 10:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A man armed with a bow and arrow has killed five people and injured two others in the small Norwegian town of Kongsberg, Euronews reports. Norway's acting Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Wednesday, October 13 described the attack against shoppers in the town, near Oslo, as "gruesome". "It is a very dramatic situation that hits the community in Kongsberg hard. The events shake us. I understand that many are afraid," she said. Police official Øyvind Aas told a news conference on Wednesday evening that the attacker had been arrested. "The man who committed the act has been arrested by the police and, according to our information, there is only one person involved." Police say the motive for the attack is still being determined. "We will also have to look at whether this is an act of terror or not. The apprehended person has not been questioned, and it is therefore too early to say anything about this related to motivation," Aas said. "Based on the information we have now, this is a person who has carried out these actions alone" he added, confirming there was no active search for any more suspects. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |