A young man armed with an automatic pistol and clips of ammunition rampaged through a prestigious institute in the Azerbaijani capital Thursday, killing 12 people and wounding others before killing himself as police closed in, the government said.By: Aida Sultanova|Date: Apr 30, 2009

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney assured Azerbaijan on Wednesday of America's "abiding interest" in the region's stability. It was the first stop on a tour of three ex-Soviet republics that are wary of Russia's intentions after its war with Georgia last month.By: Aida Sultanova|Date: Sep 3, 2008

BAKU, Azerbaijan - A young man armed with an automatic pistol and clips of ammunition rampaged through a prestigious school in the Azerbaijani capital yesterday, killing 12 people and wounding others before killing himself as police closed in, the government said.By: Aida Sultanova|Date: May 1, 2009

BAKU, Azerbaijan - A group of militant Islamists planned to attack the US Embassy and other government buildings in Azerbaijan with stolen military grenades and assault rifles but were thwarted by security forces, officials said yesterday.By: Aida Sultanova|Date: Oct 30, 2007