Tropical Storm Leslie gains strength in the AtlanticSeptember 4, 2012 - 09:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tropical Storm Leslie strengthened in the Atlantic late Monday, Sept 3, but was barely moving over open ocean on a track that could take it closer to Bermuda by Saturday, AP reports. With its 65-mph winds, the storm was causing potentially dangerous surf in parts of the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The storm was centered about 585 miles south of Bermuda, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was expected to continue to move very slowly while possibly strengthening further over the next couple of days. In the eastern Pacific, meanwhile, Tropical Storm John weakened to a depression hours after forming Monday near the Mexican island of Socorro, far from the mainland. John had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph and was forecast to weaken further Wednesday. Also Monday, the 13th tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season formed far out in the ocean and posed no immediate threat to land. The depression was located 1,390 miles northwest of the Cape Verde Islands late Monday and had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. It was creeping northwestward at 5 mph and was expected to continue in a northwesterly direction. The depression could strengthen into a tropical storm by Tuesday. A weather disturbance is considered a tropical storm when its winds have strengthened to between 39 mph to 73 mph. Storms become hurricanes when their winds reach a minimum of 74 mph. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |