Mexico regional airport closed due to volcanic ashJuly 12, 2013 - 23:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An airport serving Mexico's fourth-largest city has suspended operations due to volcanic ash from the Popocatepetl volcano, the Associated Press reported. The international airport in Puebla was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure. The airport is east of Mexico City and about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from the 17,886-foot (5,450-meter) volcano. Airport spokesman Herbert Lopez Palma said Friday, July 12 that the ash could pose a risk in takeoff and landing. Flights to several Mexican cities as well as to Dallas and Houston, Texas, use the airport. Authorities said this week that a lava dome is growing inside the crater and could cause further eruptions. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |