Two bus crashes in Morocco kill 27, including German, Dutch tourists July 10, 2012 - 16:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two bus crashes in separate locations in Morocco have claimed 27 lives, including those of a German and a Dutch tourist, the Associated Press reported citing the country’s state news agency. The agency said Tuesday, July 10, a bus flipped over on the highway the evening before as it travelled between the Atlantic coast tourist destinations of Essaouira and Agadir in the south of the country. That crash killed 17 people; the Dutch and German foreign ministries confirmed their citizens were among the dead. Earlier on Monday, a bus speeding on mountainous roads along the Mediterranean crashed outside the city of Nador, killing 10 people and wounding 33. The dead included three women and a young girl. According to the U.S. State Department website, traffic accidents are a "significant hazard" in Morocco.   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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
