Woman with a bomb in her bag dies as explosives go off in IstanbulFebruary 11, 2012 - 11:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A woman who was allegedly carrying a bomb inside her bag died after the explosives went off in Istanbul’s Sancaktepe district at around 11:30 pm on Feb. 9. Police are reportedly on the hunt for another alleged bomber who ran away from the scene on foot, Hurriyet Daily News reported. Law enforcement officials found two identity cards bearing different names on the body of the dead woman, who was reportedly around 20 to 25 years old. The dead woman’s body, torn to pieces in the blast, was taken to the Forensics Institute after preliminary examinations, reported the Doğan news agency. The bomb exploded about 30 meters away from the Akpınar neighborhood office of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). No one else was hurt in the incident, according to reports. Eyewitnesses said another person next to the female bomber ran away from the scene on foot. Police notified nearby hospitals on suspicion the fugitive suspect may be injured. The police suspect the bombers were members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. Yerevan sends amended draft peace treaty back to Baku According to Ani Badalyan, the 9th edition of the amendment has been sent to Baku. IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. |