Global coronavirus cases surpass 800,000March 31, 2020 - 19:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There are now more than 801,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University, which is tracking figures from the World Health Organization and additional sources. Since the beginning of the outbreak, over 39,000 people have died, while more than 172,000 have recovered. Europe is currently the epicenter of the global pandemic that first started in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Tens of thousands of cases are recorded worldwide each day, and thousands are dying from the disease. Overall, the United States (164,610), Italy (101,739), Spain (94,417), China (82,276) and Germany (67,051) have seen the most number of cases. In terms of deaths, the virus has claimed the most number of lives in Italy (11,591), , Spain (8,189), Hubei, China (3,187), France (3,024) and Iran (2,898). 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |