Nearly 5,000 schools close across UK over heavy snowJanuary 21, 2013 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nearly 5,000 schools have been closed across the UK as snow and icy conditions continue for a fourth day, BBC News reports. Travel has also been affected, with disruption to road and train journeys. Flights are suspended at East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford airports, and Heathrow has cancelled one in 10 flights because of poor visibility. Snow is currently falling in northern England and southern and eastern Scotland, where Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings are in force. Forecasters say they expect 10-20cm (4-8in) of snow could fall during the day and are also warning of ice affecting East Anglia, southern England and south Wales. The Met Office said in the areas of England and Scotland expecting the heaviest snow on Monday, Jan 21, drifting is likely in strong to gale force easterly winds. It has also imposed yellow "be aware" snow warnings for much of the eastern side of England and Scotland as well as Northern Ireland, but says falls in these areas should ease during the day. The forecasters warned sub-zero overnight temperatures would lead to ice forming where snow had fallen or melted during Sunday. 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. |