 Statue of Liberty reopened to public on Independence Day July 4, 2013 - 20:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Statue of Liberty, shut last year after a huge storm, has reopened to the public as Americans everywhere mark Independence Day, BBC News reported. Crowds are flocking once again to see the New York monument, which was swamped by tidal surges during post-tropical cyclone Sandy in October. Events are also being held in Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Philadelphia and New Orleans to mark the US holiday. Security precautions will be tight at major parades and fireworks displays. The 46-m (151-ft) Statue of Liberty reopened on Thursday, July 4 morning at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by New York's mayor. Most of Liberty Island, the attraction's home off lower Manhattan, was deluged by last autumn's powerful storm.   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 U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
