Man with half a body scales Mount KilimanjaroJune 22, 2012 - 17:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A man with only half a body has scaled Mount Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak, Belfast Telegraph reported. Canadian Spencer West, whose legs were amputated when he was just five due to a birth defect, scaled Africa’s highest peak with the encouragement of his two best friends. The inspirational 31-year-old from Toronto who was born with sacral agenesis, a genetic spinal cord disorder that left his legs permanently crossed, scaled the lower slopes on his wheelchair, before completing the remaining 80% of the climb on his hands. Speaking after the amazing feat this week, Mr West told the Daily Mail: “The summit sign seemed almost like a mirage. We looked around and realised that after seven gruelling days we had actually made it. "The bleeding fingers and blisters were all worth it.” 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |