AirAsia wreckage search enters 2nd week as weather curbs operations January 4, 2015 - 10:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The search for the main wreckage of AirAsia QZ8501 in the Java Sea has entered a second week, with poor weather still hampering operations, BBC News reports. Divers had hoped for better conditions but faced continued suspensions. A fifth large object, thought to be debris from the plane, has been located under the sea. Another body has also been found, bringing the total to 31. Flight QZ8501 crashed en route from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore last Sunday, Dec 27 with 162 people aboard. Bad weather is believed to be the biggest factor in the crash. The Airbus A320's "black boxes", or flight data recorders, have yet to be located. Most of the victims' bodies are thought to be trapped in the plane's fuselage.  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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
