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YEREVAN: Armenia's defense ministry said three soldiers were killed Friday in firing from Azerbaijan as tensions between the two countries persist. The ministry initially reported four soldiers were killed and one wounded, but later said one of those believed to have died was resuscitated. The ministry said Armenian positions were hit near the settlements of Sotk and Norbak, which are about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the border. Azerbaijan's defense ministry in turn said Armenian forces in the area had been firing on positions in Azerbaijan and...