Nearly 5,000 schools close across UK over heavy snowJanuary 21, 2013 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nearly 5,000 schools have been closed across the UK as snow and icy conditions continue for a fourth day, BBC News reports. Travel has also been affected, with disruption to road and train journeys. Flights are suspended at East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford airports, and Heathrow has cancelled one in 10 flights because of poor visibility. Snow is currently falling in northern England and southern and eastern Scotland, where Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings are in force. Forecasters say they expect 10-20cm (4-8in) of snow could fall during the day and are also warning of ice affecting East Anglia, southern England and south Wales. The Met Office said in the areas of England and Scotland expecting the heaviest snow on Monday, Jan 21, drifting is likely in strong to gale force easterly winds. It has also imposed yellow "be aware" snow warnings for much of the eastern side of England and Scotland as well as Northern Ireland, but says falls in these areas should ease during the day. The forecasters warned sub-zero overnight temperatures would lead to ice forming where snow had fallen or melted during Sunday. 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 | 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." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. 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. |