 Iranian ship sinks, 12 missingOctober 21, 2011 - 11:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A ship ferrying people from Iranian oil rigs to the mainland sank in the Gulf on Thursday, October 20, leaving 12 people missing, the official IRNA news agency reported. The ship, carrying 72 people, was heading to the port city of Bushehr when it sank. The cause of the incident was unknown. IRNA said 62 people were rescued. Head of Kish Ports and Navigation Administration said after SoS was sent before sinking and a helicopter was dispatched to the region and hopefully rescued 62 people. Asgari-Nasab noted that eight of the twelve remaining have been caught in a water-proof chamber equipped with oxygen and the divers are looking for ways to rescue them.   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 |  Latest 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. |
