Japan nuke reactors may resume operation after passing ‘stress tests’July 11, 2011 - 09:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Japanese government says the idled nuclear reactors could resume operations if they pass the first stage of new safety tests but there is still no timetable for restarting them. The news comes as Japan marked the fourth month after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami decimated much of northeastern Japan and triggered a meltdown crisis at the country's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant. Trade Ministry official Yoshifumi Ohno did not say Monday, July 11, when the "stress tests" would begin. He said the initial stage will examine whether reactors can withstand massive earthquakes and tsunami. The government ordered safety checks on all of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors following the disaster. Only 19 reactors are currently operating, causing electricity shortages. 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. |