Day: January 29, 2017

Photo: Ospanov / Xinhua / Zuma / Globallookpress.com The new draft Constitution of Syria, proposed by Russia at the talks in Astana, guarantees a series of freedoms — of thought, expression, conscience and religion, including protection of the temples. It is reported by RT, citing a document obtained from a source in the Syrian opposition. Also the draft law stipulates the prohibition of propaganda or agitation exciting social, racial, national or religious hatred and enmity, and also propaganda for social, racial, national, religious or linguistic supremacy. The project involves ideological diversity and respect for all religions and religious organizations. No ideology may be established as state or mandatory, the state is obliged to ensure the safety and respect for the rights and freedoms of national and religious minorities. The Constitution indicates the right of every person to participate in political, economic, social and cultural life of the country. Discrimination by

Photo: RIA Novosti The Russian state Duma on Friday will consider in the first reading a bill establishing a fine of 5 thousand rubles for dangerous driving. As noted by the first Deputy Chairman of the Committee Vyacheslav Lysakov, the concept of “dangerous driving” was introduced in legislation in 2016, but in the code of administrative offences (Cao) responsibility for the offence was not provided. The bill, which will consider the state Duma, proposes to Supplement the administrative code a new article which establishes liability in the form of administrative fine of 5 thousand rubles for dangerous driving. It is noted that the draft law is aimed at strengthening the responsibility for violation of requirements of the Russian legislation on road safety. According to the rules of the road, dangerous driving maneuvers include such roads as pruning, rebuilding in heavy traffic when all lanes are occupied, failure to a safe

Photo: Pete Maclaine / Zumapress / Globallookpress.com The West should cooperate with Russia from a position of strength, while trying to avoid conflicts. This was stated by Prime Minister Theresa may, speaking before members of the Republican party in Philadelphia. Her words leads RIA Novosti. “There is nothing inevitable about the conflict between Russia and the West, nothing is imminent in terms of a return to the days of the cold war. But we must deal with Russia from a position of strength. And we need to build relationships, systems and processes to make cooperation more likely than conflict,” she said. According to may, this approach has become particularly relevant after the “illegal annexation of Crimea”. In her opinion, it is necessary to guarantee Russia’s neighboring countries that their security is not under question. On the Syrian issue, may believes that the UK and the US can cooperate with Russia,