AirAsia wreckage search enters 2nd week as weather curbs operationsJanuary 4, 2015 - 10:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The search for the main wreckage of AirAsia QZ8501 in the Java Sea has entered a second week, with poor weather still hampering operations, BBC News reports. Divers had hoped for better conditions but faced continued suspensions. A fifth large object, thought to be debris from the plane, has been located under the sea. Another body has also been found, bringing the total to 31. Flight QZ8501 crashed en route from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore last Sunday, Dec 27 with 162 people aboard. Bad weather is believed to be the biggest factor in the crash. The Airbus A320's "black boxes", or flight data recorders, have yet to be located. Most of the victims' bodies are thought to be trapped in the plane's fuselage. Photo: AFP Related links: 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |