Day: December 12, 2016

Klintsevich called the capture of Palmyra a heavy blow

Russia

Franz Klintsevich The capture of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia), the Syrian city of Palmyra — a hard blow from which to draw conclusions. This opinion, as reported on Monday, December 12, “Interfax”, said Deputy head of Committee on defense and security, Federation Council Frants Klintsevich. “We must honestly admit that the entrance of militants in Palmyra, even for a short time, — a hard blow, primarily psychological in nature from which to draw some conclusions,” said the Senator. Klintsevich called for an end to the practice of providing passages for the escape of the militants. “It should not be so, that in one place open corridors for an exit, often with weapons, fighters, and in another place, and at the same time, they are focusing,” he said. At the same time the interlocutor of the news Agency expressed the opinion that the terrorist attack

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The state Duma adopted the Federal budget for three years

Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The state Duma at the meeting on 9 December passed in the third reading the law on the Federal budget for 2017-2019. About it reports “Interfax”. “For” vote of 315 deputies, against – 99. The document, among other things, involves the gradual reduction of the budget deficit from 3.2 percent of GDP in 2017 to 1.2 percent of GDP in 2019. Revenues for 2017 should be 13,488 trillion rubles, expenses – 16,241 trillion rubles, and deficit – 2,753 trillion rubles. In the previous, the second reading, the parliamentary majority has redistributed part of budget expenditures on socially important objectives, for example, to support the regions and small businesses. The volume of transfers amounted to about 540 billion rubles.

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The Syrian authorities promised to beat Palmyra from ISIS in the near future

Events

The Syrian authorities intend to beat Palmyra from militants of the outlawed terrorist organization ISIS in the near future, this statement was voiced by the Governor of the province of HOMS Talal Barazi, as reported by Al Mayadeen.   In addition, the Governor noted that the short-term success of ISIS at Palmyra will not affect the progress of the campaign and will not be able to prevent the actions of the Syrian army. The fact of the success of the militants Barazi explained that they received major support from under Deir-ez-Zor and Raqqa.   Earlier it became known that the SAR government troops managed to evacuate from Palmyra, over 80% civilians, but the fate of the others is a concern. It was also reported that Syrian troops and militia retreated from the center of Palmyra, this decision was accepted by the Syrian command under the onslaught of the enemy. Photo:

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Energy restored the electricity supply in the capital of Tajikistan

Events

Energy restored the electricity supply in the capital of Tajikistan Moscow. 10 Dec. INTERFAX.RU IN the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, five hours after emergency shutdown of electricity there was light. According to the duty service of the energy company “Barki Tojik”, in the accident that occurred in network in the territory of the Sino district, without light remained residents of this district and parts of two neighboring districts. According to experts, the accident occurred due to the sharp increase in electricity consumption due to cold weather. A power outage in Dushanbe occurred after the day before the holding company declared the easing of the limit on power consumption in the Republic, in connection with the launch of the second phase of the Dushanbe CHP-2. The limit on the consumption of electricity in Tajikistan formally introduced from 1 November 2016. The restrictions imposed on all regions and districts of the Republic.

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Zakharova denied reports about offending operator Reuters Lavrov

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Zakharova denied reports about offending operator Reuters Lavrov The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova denied reports about offending operator Reuters foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. About Zakharova said RBC. According to her, she saw this video, but it Lavrov, “nobody called”. “[Lavrov] asked the operator of the camera for what he wants, the operator said nothing and continued to shoot the Minister passed her by and said nothing,” — said Zakharov. Earlier video with Lavrov issued the first Ukrainian TV channel “Gromadska Telebachennya” on YouTube. The video shows how Lavrov walking down the corridor for a meeting with German foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Then he stops and asks “Still not here yet is he?” Him the girl responds: “No more.” After that, Lavrov looks into the camera and asks: “What do you want?” (“What do you want?”). Then he turns to the operator side and goes into the

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Abe is going step by step to solve the problem of a peace Treaty with Russia

Politics

Abe is going step by step to solve the problem of a peace Treaty with Russia TOKYO, December 10. /Offset. TASS Cyril Agafonov. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will try step by step to advance the solution of the territorial issue and the problem of concluding a peace Treaty with Russia. With this statement he made on Saturday during a meeting with journalists in the Japanese Prefecture of Fukushima. “This is a difficult problem which was not solved for over 70 years. I intend to exert every effort to consistently promote (her decision) forward step by step” — led the Agency Kyodo. See alsoJapan decided not to give Putin another dog breed Akita inu Touched the topic of Russian-Japanese relations and Secretary-General of the Cabinet of Ministers of Japan Acehide Suga. During a speech in Tokyo, referring to the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Japan, he expressed the

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The polls predicted the victory of social Democrats in the elections to the Parliament of Romania

World

The left Social democratic party (PSD) wins the parliamentary elections, held on Sunday, December 11, in Romania. About it reports Reuters with reference to data of exit polls. A survey conducted by the Romanian Institute for assessment and strategy (IRES) showed that the PSD is gaining 45.8 per cent of votes, its main rival, the center-right National liberal party (PNL), -20,8%. According to the exit poll of the Center for urban and regional sociology (CURS) and the sociological service of the Avangarde, the social Democrats won 45.5 percent, while the national liberals of 21.7 per cent. In third place, according to IRES, “Union for the salvation of Romania” with 9.2 percent of the vote. The democratic Union of Hungarians of Romania (DSVR) gaining 6.7 percent, 6.3 percent gets the Alliance of liberals and Democrats, the Party of the people’s movement for 4.7 percent of the vote, the party “United Romania”

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At the station “Fili” Moscow metro police officer died

Russia

The policeman died on one of the stations of the Filyovskaya line of the Moscow metro. On Monday, December 12, the Agency reports city news “Moscow” with reference to the press service of the MIA. “At metro station “Fili” has died, a police officer, who was in the performance of official duties”, — explained the interlocutor of the news Agency. According to preliminary data, the cause of death was acute heart failure. Other details of the incident are not given. 24 Nov passengers of the Moscow subway saw lying on the platform of the station “Avtozavodskaya” man, him called the police and doctors. The arrived physicians verified death of the passenger. About the reasons of his death were not reported. 14 Oct eyewitnesses said that the platform of the station “Voykovskaya” is the body of a man, covered with polybag. According to police, he died suddenly because of a blood

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