Robbers steal platinum worth $5.7 million in Russian cityDecember 26, 2011 - 10:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A group of armed robbers raided a glass factory in the southern Russian city of Astrakhan in the early morning hours on Sunday, Dec 25, making off with platinum worth 180 million rubles ($5.7 million), police said. According to RIA Novosti, the 10 masked perpetrators, armed with automatic weapons and pistols, bound and gagged the four night watchmen at Steklovolokno OJSC and stole 42 platinum sheets used in the factory's glass molding forms. Each of the sheets weighs about 4 kilograms. Investigation has been launched. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |