The head of the FBI held a meeting with senators on “Russia’s intervention in the election”

James Komi The Director of the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI), James Comey held a closed meeting with members of the Senate Committee on intelligence. About it reports CNN TV channel. The briefing was held on 17 February. Reportedly, the topic of discussion was the progress in the investigation, “Russia’s influence on the election” of the President of the United States, held in November 2016. Members of the Senate of the Congress did not make any statements following the meeting. However, in a later briefing said the Senator from Florida, Republican Marco Rubio. “Now I am absolutely sure that the Senate Committee on intelligence, in which I am a member, will conduct a thorough bipartisan investigation into the interference and influence of the [Russian President Vladimir] Putin,” he wrote in his Twitter. In recent months, Washington has regularly accused Russia of interfering in the course of American elections by hacker

Merkel stated the failure of the West to improve relations with Russia

Angela Merkel The international community after the cold war failed to establish cooperation with Russia, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She announced this at the Munich conference on security issues, reports on Saturday, February 18, TASS. “We have no clear international order, there is still no stable relations with Russia”, — the politician said in his speech. Merkel assured that he would work tirelessly to establish relations with Moscow, despite the fact that her position is at odds on several issues with the authorities of the Western countries. The Chancellor has said that Russia is “our neighbor is an external border for the EU.” In addition, the politician expressed the view that the fundamental act of NATO — Russia on mutual relations and cooperation need to remain in force, despite the difficult times. Merkel also stressed that Moscow and the West have common interests in combating terrorism, particularly radical Islamists.

Near Odessa, unknown assailants beat an Orthodox priest with a tire iron

In the village of Vasilievka in Odessa region unknown persons attacked a temple of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The attack occurred on the night of 17 February, according to “Russian spring“.   “About three o’clock in the morning the priest living with the family in the Church, was awakened by extraneous noises. Going into the next room, he found a sneak thief, who immediately rushed to the priest,” the message reads.   First, the priest was able to cope and even to twist the attacker, but to help the offender came to his accomplice. He beat a priest with a metal crowbar. Then both assailants fled.   A priest with multiple injuries of the head, neck and shoulders were hospitalized for emergency treatment. The attackers have not been established. Photo: Sergii Kharchenko / Globallookpress

The van moved a three year old child in China

In China on the carriageway was a road accident to participation of the pedestrian. Three year old boy ran into the road and began to pick oranges, left without adult supervision.   At this point, the driver of the van, not noticing the pedestrian, starts to move and makes an impact on the child. After that the driver realizes that he has hit someone, stops the car and runs out.   The boy was sandwiched between the asphalt and the van, he couldn’t move. The scene is rushed and passers-by helped the driver to lift the car to get the kid out.   Fortunately, the boy survived. He received a head injury and was hospitalized in a local clinic. Video: CCTV+ / Youtube

Sexual violence as a form of torture: the UN was horrified methods of pressure on Ukraine

In the East of Ukraine as torture is used sexual violence. This conclusion was made in the UN monitoring mission on human rights in Ukraine, writes RIA Novosti.   The relevant report of the UN mission in Ukraine, published on 16 February. It contains 37 pages. The document describes the events of 14 March 2014 to 31 January 2017.   According to the UN, the majority of documented cases have occurred in the deprivation of freedom by government forces or armed groups. The report States that the ill-treatment was used as a form of torture for the purpose of punishment, humiliation or a way to gain recognition in the crimes.   The document provides testimony of the victims at the hands of armed rapists. These are civilians, mostly women. It is noted that torture was carried out in order to force the man to give his property. Photo: James Sprankle

The new head of Karelia has promised to personally visit the construction site

Arthur Parfenchikov Acting head of Karelia Parfenchikov Arthur intends to deal with the problem of resettlement of dilapidated housing, for which the previous head of the region received a reprimand from the President. On Friday, February 17, reports “Interfax”. “Most importantly, we should understand that builders have a warranty, and we have the right — and I am sure it is going to do is to check how was the acceptance of these premises that the citizens had so many questions,” said Parfenchikov, speaking at his first press conference as head of the Republic. He also said that he intends to personally visit the construction site. “Get on the place, see what the problems are,” he promised Parfenchikov. The previous head of Karelia Alexander Khudilainen, who led the region since 2012, resigned 15 Feb. The acting was appointed Parfenchikov, who previously held the position of head of the Federal service

In Ekaterinburg have killed raznositsya pension the woman-the postman

The woman-the postman, who was delivering pensions, robbed and killed in Ekaterinburg. On Saturday, February 18, reports RIA Novosti. The body of the deceased was found in a stairwell of one of the houses of the city. If it were 240 thousand roubles was gone. As stated by the Agency in the management of the Investigative Committee of Russia in Sverdlovsk region, upon murder criminal case is brought. At present, question witnesses, appointed the necessary expertise. The regional branch of “Mail of Russia” said that the branch provides to law enforcement the maximum assistance in solving the crime. Representatives of the organization expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and promised to provide the family of a postman with financial assistance. Later, RIA Novosti with reference to the official representative of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Russia Irina Volk has informed that on suspicion in the murder of

Played in the TV series “twin Peaks” actor Warren frost died

Played in the TV series “twin Peaks” actor Warren frost died Actor Warren frost, who played Dr. will Hayward in the TV series “twin Peaks” has died at the age of 91. Reported by the Associated Press. Frost died Friday at his home in Middlebury in Vermont. It long time was treated from the disease, said the frost son and one of the creators of the show mark frost. Details about the disease it is not revealed. “He taught us that a life devoted to the truth, can make a real difference in the lives of others,” wrote mark. We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Warren Frost. Heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/GfgKKK5sjl — Twin Peaks (@TwinPeaksArchve) February 18, 2017 Warren frost was born in 1925. During the Second world war he served in the Navy and participated in the allied landing in Normandy in 1944. After the war

Pancakes for the first persons of the Kremlin recipes for Shrove Tuesday

Pancakes for the first persons of the Kremlin recipes for Shrove Tuesday Cook plant power “Kremlin” and units of the Federal security service called “Special kitchen” TASS revealed their secrets. To the Mardi Gras the cooks of the plant power “Kremlin”, serving Diners and cafes in the buildings of the presidential administration, government and Parliament, traditionally baked all kinds of pancakes. Recipes of some dishes they shared with TASS. Ingredients (for 4 servings): 500 ml milk, 3 eggs 280 gram flour (1.75 cups 250 ml), 1-2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon without slides salt (or to taste), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus oil for frying), butter for greasing finished pancakes (to taste). Method of preparation: In a bowl break eggs, add salt and sugar. Stir with a fork or whisk until smooth (whisk is not necessary). Pour to the eggs about 200 ml of milk, mix well. Add the flour and

Mistakenly received a Michelin star bistro was a hit

Mistakenly received a Michelin star bistro was a hit Bistro Bouche à Oreille in the Department of cher in France, became a hit after wrongly received a star rating of the restaurant “Michelin”, and can not cope with flow of clients. It is reported RT with reference to the local media. The compilers of the list in 2017 bistro confused with the eponymous restaurant in the Department of Essonnes, where prices are significantly higher. Due to a technical error on the website’s rating was incorrectly specified address, and at the Bouche à Oreille rushed gourmets. According to the owner of the bistro, she starts “sinking”. “New customers want a table for three, for four, but we have a small area and only four hands,” she said. As emphasized by the owner of the bistro, they have delicious dishes and Michelin star was awarded to them by mistake, but in the