Powerful Mexico earthquake death toll rises to 61September 9, 2017 - 11:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - More than 60 people have died in the most powerful earthquake to hit Mexico in more than eight decades, ABC News reports. This time damage to the city was limited, as the quake was deeper and further from the capital. The southern town of Juchitan in Oaxaca state, near the epicentre, was hit particularly hard, with sections of the town hall and other buildings reduced to rubble. "The situation is Juchitan is critical, this is the most terrible moment in its history," mayor Gloria Sanchez said. President Enrique Pena Nieto said in a televised address that 61 people were killed: 45 in Oaxaca state, 12 in Chiapas and 4 in Tabasco — and he declared three days of national mourning. Rescue workers searched through the night for anyone trapped in collapsed buildings, but by early on Friday the toll appeared to be less severe than that seen in many far less powerful tremors. Windows were shattered at Mexico City airport and power went out in several neighbourhoods of the capital, affecting more than 1 million people. 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 | 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.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |