Over 15,000 people left homeless in Italy’s most powerful quakeOctober 31, 2016 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italy's most powerful earthquake since 1980 has left more than 15,000 people homeless, according to the country's civil protection agency, BBC News reports. No-one was killed in the quake but 20 were injured and damage to the area round the town of Norcia is extensive. The 6.6-magnitude quake struck near the central region where nearly 300 people were killed by a quake in August. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is chairing a meeting of his cabinet to discuss emergency reconstruction. The quake struck on Sunday, October 30 morning, destroying buildings or leaving them structurally unsafe in several towns and villages in the mountainous central region. Related links: 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |