Death toll in China quake rises to 71 April 20, 2013 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake has hit China's Sichuan province, killing at least 71 people and injuring about 2,200, RTE reported. The epicentre is close to where a major earthquake killed almost 70,000 people in 2008. The earthquake occurred at 8.02am (1.02am Irish time) in Lushan county near Ya'an city and the epicentre had a depth of 12km, the US Geological Survey said. Most of the deaths were concentrated in Lushan, where water and electricity were cut off. Pictures on Chinese news sites showed collapsed buildings and people in bloodied bandages being treated in hospital. Xinhua said rescuers in Lushan had pulled 32 survivors out of rubble.   Top stories The Assemblyce expressed concern regarding the undue influence of Azerbaijan’s caviar diplomacy, especially given a recent report. Research Program Officer Martha Stroud shared how this information is used to shape the current knowledge about genocides. Cher labeled the reality-TV-star-turned-commander-in-chief a "complete coward" for his action, which affects up to 800,000 DREAMers. The delivery of the latest weapons has been carried out in accordance with the intergovernmental agreement between the two countries.   Partner news |  Latest news Yerevan gathers jazz musicians and lovers of the craft for ArmJazz  Yerevan will gather jazz musicians and lovers of the music on Monday, September 25 for a special project called ArmJazz.Stephen King adaptation '1922' trailer lands online (video) The approximately 2-and-a-half minute video is full of suspense and offers a look at Thomas Jane as the murderous man.Armenia joins agreement on facilitation of electronic trade Armenia has joined the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless (electronic) Trade in Asia and the Pacific.4000 shots fired by Azerbaijan in ceasefire violations over past week The Karabakh frontline units continue retaining the upper hand on the contact line and taking necessary steps to protect their positions. |
