Death toll in Canada train crash reaches 50July 12, 2013 - 15:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Distraught families have been told that 30 people who are still missing after the fiery crash of a runaway oil train in Canada are all presumed dead, Belfast Telegraph said. Along with 20 bodies which have been found, it would put the death toll from Saturday's derailment and explosions in a Quebec lakeside town at 50. Hours earlier the head of the U.S. railway company whose train crashed made his first visit to Lac-Megantic since the disaster amid jeers from residents and criticism from politicians, including the Quebec premier. The rail chief blamed the engineer for failing to set the brakes properly before the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway train hurtled down a seven-mile incline, derailed and ignited. All but one of the 73 cars was carrying oil, and at least five exploded. Edward Burkhardt, president and chief executive of parent company Rail World, said the engineer had been suspended without pay and was under "police control". Parts of the devastated town had remained too hot and dangerous to enter and find bodies days after the disaster. Some 60 people had been presumed missing earlier. 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. |