Explosion at Lyon university campus leaves three injuredJanuary 17, 2019 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three people have been injured in a massive explosion at a university building in Lyon, France, The Independent reports. Footage of the blast shows a fireball erupting into the sky above the building where a large fire could already be seen on the roof. The building on the La Doua campus in Villeurbanne, north of Lyon city centre, is a science library. The area has been evacuated and firefighters are on the scene. Police told Reuters works were being carried out on the roof and the fire began after a gas bottle exploded. The university told AP construction work was the cause and the explosion was “accidental”. Authorities in the city and university insisted there were no risks of chemical leaks. The incident comes days after a blast apparently caused by a gas leak hit a Paris bakery, killing four people and injuring several. 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 | 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. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |