U.S. braces for severe storms, 95 million people might be affectedApril 9, 2015 - 12:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Severe storms will affect about 95 million people Thursday, April 9, hitting major cities such as Chicago. Other cities in the path of the storms include Memphis, St. Louis and Cincinnati, CNN reports. Eight tornadoes were reported Wednesday in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Tornado sirens blared Wednesday night in Kansas as several storms brought reports of twisters. Spotters reported a tornado a few miles west of Wichita. That storm moved to the northeast, missing the city, but posing potential risks to other communities. Other reports of tornadoes came in from southwestern Kansas, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Not too far away, the National Weather Service indicated a tornado may have touched down in the small town of Potosi, Missouri, about 70 miles from St. Louis. More storms are expected in the Midwest, Mississippi River Valley, Tennessee River Valley and near the southern Great Lakes, the Weather Service said. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |