Died an American, having achieved the legalization of abortion in the United States In Texas at the age of 69 years died Norma Mccorvy, filed in the U.S. Supreme court lawsuit, in which the country had legalized abortion. The case in which the Supreme court January 22, 1973, he took a precedent decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion, known in the USA as “ROE V. Wade”. Under the pseudonym Jane ROE was hiding Makkolli, ironically, who became subsequently a principled opponent of abortion. Her opponent was the Prosecutor of Texas County of Dallas Henry Wade, defended a state law banning abortions. Prior to “ROE V. Wade” abortion in some States was prohibited, except in cases of threat to the life of the mother, in other States had severe restrictions on abortion. In the end, the U.S. Supreme court ruled that during the first three months of pregnancy, the woman
Day: February 18, 2017
Scientists “revive” microbes, whose age can reach 50 thousand years
Scientists “revive” microbes, whose age can reach 50 thousand years MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. Scientists found in a cave in Mexico viable micro-organisms, whose age, according to preliminary estimates, could reach tens of thousands of years, according to National Geographic Microbes found in the so-called Cave of crystals, which is located at a depth of 300 meters under the town of Nike in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. In 2008 and 2009, head of the astrobiology Institute of NASA Penelope Boston took samples of the liquid were inside the crystals. Later in the laboratory a group of scientists under her leadership was able to “awaken” microbes and to grow a microbial culture. According to Boston, they are similar to known types of microbes in caves, but genetically different from them. Based on the geological data on the speed of crystal growth in the cave, according to which the
The launch of Dragon cargo to the ISS were cancelled for half a minute before the start
The launch of Dragon cargo to the ISS were cancelled for half a minute before the start WASHINGTON, 18 Feb — RIA Novosti. The launch of the carrier rocket Falcon 9 with the Dragon spacecraft with cargo for the International space station was canceled in 30 seconds before the start due to technical problems in the engine of the second stage. The broadcast is NASA. The launch, which was scheduled from Cape Canaveral in the U.S. in 18:01 GMT transferred in the day, said the broadcaster. “It may be associated with the identified problem with the Merlin engine thrust vector steering of the second stage of the rocket,” he said, explaining that the engineering team needs to understand what is happening and how serious a problem is identified. A new launch attempt will take place on Sunday at 17:38 GMT SCRUB! Today’s launch of @SpaceX Dragon to the @Space_Station has
The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns Putin’s decree on the recognition of documents of the residents of Donbass
The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns Putin’s decree on the recognition of documents of the residents of Donbass KYIV, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the decree of the President of the Russian Federation on the recognition of documents issued on the territory not controlled by Kiev authorities of the regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions, said in a Saturday statement the foreign Ministry of Ukraine. On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the recognition in Russia of the documents issued to citizens of Ukraine and stateless persons residing in the territories of separate districts of Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine, until the political settlement of the situation in these areas. “Ukraine strongly condemns and does not recognize adoption by the Kremlin decree on the recognition of the so-called documents issued on the territory of certain districts
Poroshenko called Russia’s recognition of the DNI and LC documents “proof of occupation”
Poroshenko called Russia’s recognition of the DNI and LC documents “proof of occupation” The Ukrainian President accused Moscow of violating international law. Moscow. 18 Feb. INTERFAX.RU President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that Russia’s decision on recognition of the documents of the breakaway republics of Donbass violates international law. “For me it is another proof of Russian occupation and Russia’s violation of international law”, — said Poroshenko following the meeting with the Vice-President of the United States by Michael Penny. Earlier the Secretary of Council of national security and defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov said that with the signing of a decree on the recognition of passports and other documents of LC and the DNI, the President of Russia legally recognized quasi-state groups and out of the Minsk process. In the breakaway republics, however, welcomed the decision of the Russian President. In particular, the LC called Putin’s decree
Lavrov announced the agreement about the meeting of Putin and trump
Lavrov announced the agreement about the meeting of Putin and trump Moscow. 18 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, answering a question of journalists about the planned meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and his us counterpart Donald trump, said that “there is agreement that such a meeting should take place”. “She must be well trained and must pass at the moment when and where it will be convenient for both presidents,” said Lavrov reporters in Munich, where these days there passes conference on security. The Russian Minister also said that no contact on the sidelines of the Munich conference with Vice-President Mike Pence. “We (the Pens — if) said Hello before the meeting, contacts were not here,” — said Lavrov.
May: UK and France will continue to exert pressure on Russia over Ukraine
Photo: © Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP Britain, despite the upcoming withdrawal from the European Union intends to continue to support its European partners in matters of foreign policy, in particular continuing together with France continue to exert pressure on Russia in the Ukrainian question. This was stated by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa may in an article for the French newspaper Le Figaro published on Friday. “The United Kingdom will remain together with France at the forefront of international efforts on Syria and Ukraine. This week, our countries are working on a joint resolution at the UN on Syrian chemical weapons,” she wrote. As noted by Mei on Friday in the afternoon, she waits in London, the Prime Minister of France Bernard Kazneva, which will arrive in the British capital with a working visit. “When the Prime Minister Cazeneuve will join me later today, I have no
CNN: FBI has no plans to show Flynn charges
Photo: © REUTERS/ Carlos Barria The Federal Bureau of investigation, the United States has no plans to indict the former presidential adviser on national security, Michael Flynn any charges, reported CNN, citing law enforcement sources. On Monday night, Flynn left his post and acknowledged that gave the White house inaccurate information about contacts with the Russian Ambassador in Washington Sergei Kislyak. Before the media reported that Flynn in December 2016 discussed with the dubious anti-Russian sanctions, despite the denials on this issue from representatives of the team of trump and of the adviser. The Kremlin said that Flynn was talking to Kislyak, but their conversation is not correct. Later, the Washington Post reported that Flynn was questioned on the issue the FBI, and he said that it did not Kislyak on sanctions. If it were not true, then Flynn could face criminal prosecution for false testimony before the FBI. Also,
The Italian foreign Minister has accused Russia in the G8
Photo: Reuters Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs hopes to return to the G8 format after the lifting of sanctions against Russia, said the Minister, Angelino Alfano. This he said on the sidelines of the summit of “big twenty” in Bonn, said the Agency Ansa. “The wish is to overcome the subject of sanctions, you can return to the G8 format. It is a goal on which we are working,” said Alfano. Earlier, Alfano has repeatedly stated the need to evaluate conditions for the return to the G8 format with the participation of Moscow. On Friday, February 17, the Italian foreign Minister will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. It was reported that he will meet with U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson.
In the state Duma consider important humanitarian measure recognition of documents of the residents of Donbass
MOSCOW, February 18. /TASS/. Deputy Secretary of General Council of “United Russia”, member of international Affairs Committee of the state Duma Sergei Zheleznyak believes an important political and humanitarian as a presidential decree on temporary Declaration of Russian documents of residents of some areas of Donbass.