Amnesty International criticized “the law Spring”

“Spring law”, acting in Russia, violates the obligations of Moscow in the field of human rights. Such statements are contained in the annual report of the international human rights organization Amnesty International. The Russian authorities, as human rights activists believe “too often used by anti-extremist legislation, thereby violating the right to freedom of expression”. However, the report provides data of the information analytical center “Sova”, included in December 2016 in the list of foreign agents, according to which 90 percent of all convictions in cases of extremism falls on comments and shares in social networks. To a violation of Russia’s obligations in the field of human rights in Amnesty International took the ban on missionary activity outside the specialized religious institutions, the requirement for operators to keep records of all conversations and metadata. In addition, the report contained accusations against Moscow of alleged human rights violations in the North Caucasus.

Scientists understand the evolution of “social supergene” fire ants

Scientists understand the evolution of “social supergene” fire ants The researchers analyzed open a few years ago the supergene (the closely linked group of genes) responsible for the social organization of fire ants, and found out how he had changed in the course of evolution. The results were published in the journal Molecular Ecology, also about opening the portal EurekAlert!. There are two types of fire ant colonies — in some there is only one Queen, others have dozens. The researchers compared the genomes of representatives of both types. Homogeneous differences in the chromosomes of supergene containing more than 500 genes was indicated that he had not varied for some time, and simultaneously. Rearrangement of chromosomes resulted in changes in social organization. In addition, in the embodiment of supergene responsible for the formation of colonies with many Queens, the researchers found unwanted mutations. Obviously, social organization responsible only some genes

Norilsk Nickel could produce a powerful extinction in Earth’s history

Norilsk Nickel could produce a powerful extinction in Earth’s history MOSCOW, 21 Feb — RIA Novosti. The formation of deposits of Nickel on the territory of modern Norilsk, approximately 252 million years ago could cause a powerful extinction in Earth’s history, killing 90% of animals, said in an article published in the journal PNAS. Scholars in the history of life on Earth, five major mass extinctions of species. The most significant is considered to be “great” Permian extinction, when they disappeared more than 95% of all living creatures inhabiting the planet, including fancy zoroastro, close relatives of the ancestors of mammals, and a number of marine animals. Riddles Perm There is evidence that at this time in the atmosphere and oceans were emitted large quantities of carbon dioxide and methane. As a result, the Earth’s climate has changed dramatically, becoming extremely hot and dry. It tells Mungall Emma (Emma Mungall)

The British Parliament approved the analogue of “Magnitsky act”

The British Parliament approved the analogue of “Magnitsky act” The amendments will allow to freeze the assets of foreign human rights violators. Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU the House of Commons of the UK Parliament adopted an amendment to the legislation aimed at combating the laundering of illicit funds through the purchase of UK residential property by foreign officials who violate human rights in any country of the world. The initiative was caused by the case of the deceased employee of Fund Hermitage Capital of Sergei Magnitsky, wrote on Tuesday The Independent. These measures will send a clear message that the United Kingdom will not stand by and let those who have committed serious abuses and violations around the world, to launder their money here.Ben Wholessale Ministers of Britain We are talking about one of those official persons of foreign States who have committed abuse against corruption fighters and human rights

“Speak Russian — they say one thing, Ukrainians — more”

“Speak Russian — they say one thing, Ukrainians — more” The head of the Swedish foreign Ministry told “Kommersant” about the outcome of his visit to Moscow. Moscow on Tuesday was attended by the Minister for foreign Affairs of Sweden MARGOT WALLSTRÖM. After talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, she explained to the correspondent of “Kommersant” GALINA DUDINA, why not consider the EU’s relations with Russia “frozen,” but it will not accept the invitation to the Crimea. — Your meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov mentioned that the bilateral relations between Russia and Sweden almost frozen. Do you think during the visit they managed to unfreeze? — I would not call the relationship a “frozen”. We Minister Lavrov met under different circumstances. I think the fact of the meeting, like the one I just got is good. After all, a lot has happened since, as the European Union has

The Pentagon recalled about legal restrictions of military cooperation with Russia

The Pentagon recalled about legal restrictions of military cooperation with Russia The United States responded to the invitation of Sergei Shoigu to launch a joint action against ISIS in Syria’s raqqa. Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Military cooperation between Russia and the United States are still suspended, it was enshrined in legislation in the country, said to “Interfax” the representative of the Pentagon Michel Baldanza. “The defense Ministry has suspended military cooperation with the Russian armed forces after the illegal actions of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and this limitation is spelled out legally in the framework of the law on the powers of the national defence (National Defense Authorization Act),” said Baldanza, commenting on statement of Russian defense Minister Sergey Shoygu about the possibility of cooperation between the military of the Russian Federation and the United States for the liberation of Raqqa. According to the representative of the military Department,

Lavrov: Russia cannot hire the Crimea itself

Photo: RIA Novosti The Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov, commenting on the proposal of the Ukrainian Deputy Andriy Artemenko about renting Crimea to Russia for 30-50 years, said that rent from themselves something impossible. “It is difficult to comment, because myself to rent anything is possible”, – said Lavrov, reports TASS. He also appeared in the media “the plan” an attempt of Kiev to distract attention from the failure of the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to implement the Minsk agreements, as well as from the failure of Berlin and Paris to influence Poroshenko and force him to keep his word. “These plans give with one hand manilovism, and on the other, show that the system will continue to attempt to rewrite the rules of the game,” said the Minister, RIA “Novosti”. On Monday morning, the media reported that until mid-February at the White house were transferred to

The White house announced the desire of the trump to make a deal with Russia

Sean Spicer The US President Donald trump will try to conclude with Russia a deal to combat terrorism and the economy. As reported RIA Novosti, said on Tuesday, February 21, the press Secretary of the White house Sean Spicer. “He [trump] said clearly that if he will be able to make a deal with Russia that was trying to do the last few administrations, it will do so, and if you can’t — you won’t. But he will try,” said Spicer, noting that the President’s ability to make such an agreement indicates that he is a successful businessman and negotiator. According to the press Secretary of the White house, if Washington and Moscow will “find common ground” on the defeat of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia) and economic interests, then the deal will be concluded. “This is what we will continue to work with Russia. If

The Israeli defense Minister called a terrorist struck the perfect military soldier

Avigdor Lieberman The Israeli defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called a “great soldier” soldier Elora Azariah, who was sentenced to six years in prison for killing a wounded and disarmed a Palestinian terrorist. The statement of the Minister given on his page in Facebook. “The Ministry of defense and the IDF must support the soldier and his family. We are talking about a great soldier and the terrorist who came to kill the Jews. Everyone should be aware of this,” said Lieberman, urging everything be done to the final closing of the Affairs of Uzziah. On 4 January the Israeli military court found a Sergeant of the Israel defense forces (IDF) Elora Azariah guilty of the manslaughter of Palestinians. Later he was sentenced to fifteen years in prison, while the prosecution asked for three to five years of imprisonment and a maximum term for the criminal charges is 20 years.