  Over 11 000 dead or missing in Japan disaster March 16, 2011 - 11:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The official toll of the dead and missing following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast has topped 11, 000, with 3, 676 confirmed dead, police said. The total number of people unaccounted for in the wake of twin disasters rose by more than 800 to 7, 558, the national police agency said in its latest update. The number of injured stood at 1, 990. On Sunday, March 13, the police chief of Miyagi, one of the hardest-hit prefectures, said the number of deaths was expected to exceed 10, 000 in his region alone. Amid a mass rescue effort there were grim updates indicating severe loss of life along the battered east coast of Honshu island, where the monster waves destroyed or damaged more than 55, 380 homes and other buildings, Times Live reported.   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 Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
