Bolivia three-day bus crash death toll soars to 56 January 25, 2013 - 12:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two passenger buses have crashed head-on along a new highway in Bolivia, raising the country's three-day bus crash death toll to 56, AP reported. Police say Thursday's crash killed 17 people and injured 34 near the eastern town of Taperas along a newly built highway to Brazil. Officials say 18 people died on Monday when a bus plunged into a flood-swollen river near the capital of La Paz. Twenty-one died when a bus ran off a road on a hill near Challapata in southern Bolivia. Bad roads, bad drivers, poorly maintained vehicles and heavy rains contribute to many crashes.   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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
