In Rio de Janeiro launched the carnival RIO DE JANEIRO, February 25. /Offset. TASS Darya Yuryeva/. The official opening of the carnival was held on Friday in Rio de Janeiro. By tradition the event was marked by the transfer of the symbolic key to the city to king Momo — the character who embodies the image of the master of the feast. In such a demanding role by a special jury annually selects high and fat man from several dozen applicants. The main intrigue of the ceremony was the question of the participation of the mayor of Rio de Janeiro Marcelo Crivelli — former pastor of the Evangelical Church, who took office in January The negative attitude of the mayor for the holiday, which has pagan origin and is accompanied by dancing in skimpy outfits, have been widely discussed in Brazilian society in recent weeks. For decades the key from
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The immigration service has detained Muhammad Ali Jr. at the airport in Florida
The immigration service has detained Muhammad Ali Jr. at the airport in Florida Moscow. 25 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — immigration Officers for a few hours arrested the son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali at the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, writes on Friday The Hill. It is reported that Mohammed Ali Jr. with his mother arrived from Jamaica. After landing they were detained for a conversation, during which, in particular, was interested in whether they are Muslims. Lawyer Mohammed Ali also said that his client was asked about his origin and birthplace. “To the family of Ali is quite obvious that this is directly related to attempts by Donald trump to expel Muslims from the United States,” said attorney Chris Mancini. Muhammad Ali Jr. — Muslim, he was born in Philadelphia and has an American passport, notes The Hill.
Vice-President of the United States confused the flags of Israel and Nicaragua
Vice-President of the United States confused the flags of Israel and Nicaragua MOSCOW, Feb 25 — RIA Novosti. Vice-President Michael Pence used the flag of Nicaragua in the message in support of Israel. The post was published on the page of Pence on Twitter. “Our support of the Jewish people does not end at the border of our country. When trump the world will know that America stands on the side of Israel”, — stated in the message. While the post was accompanied by the flags of the United States and Nicaragua. Social network users pointed out the error, and then the Penny deleted the tweet. RealGDT: RT BraddJaffy: Someone please tell Pence the social media team that’s the flag of Nicaragua, not Israel pic.twitter.com/LsHwegRfpd — Glitter and Gore (@theglitterngore) 25 Feb 2017 Previously, Michael Pens already came in a curious situation with flags. Meeting, Vice US President with President
WP learned about the environment attempts to trump to deny the media contacts with Russia
WP learned about the environment attempts to trump to deny the media contacts with Russia Us intelligence officials and members of Congress from among the supporters of President Donald trump tried to refute media allegations that an employee contact his campaign headquarters with representatives of Russia. It is reported by The Washington Post (WP), citing its sources. Officials, according to the newspaper, they were calling the media on behalf of the White house. They expressed disagreement about the alleged contacts of team members trump with the Russian side. Calls, according to the publication, were organized after the presidential administration failed to involve the FBI. In dealing with the press, according to WP, was attended by lawmakers with access to classified intelligence, including Republican Senator Richard Barr and his fellow party member of the house of representatives Devin Nunes, who headed the Committee on intelligence in the upper and lower house
The nominee on “Oscar” from Syria denied entry to USA
The nominee on “Oscar” from Syria denied entry to USA Syrian cameraman Khaled Khatib, whose film about acting in Syria, humanitarian non-governmental organization “White helmets” was nominated for “Oscar”, was denied entry into the United States. 14фотографий14фотографий14фотографий As reported by the associated press, earlier 21-year-old operator was issued an American visa, but he was not allowed to Board the airline “Turkish airlines”, flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles. According to the Agency, the Department of homeland security United States at the last moment refused to Khatib entry since received against him some “negative information”. As noted by the associated press, this term can be different circumstances — from relationships with terrorists to ordinary violations of the visa regime. “To travel to the United States required current Presnya documents”, — commented on the refusal of entry by the representative of the Ministry of internal security Gillian Christensen. Iranian actress refused to
Putin gave new titles to the Syrian generals
Photo: RIA Novosti New military rank assigned to several generals involved in the planning of operations Air and space forces (VKS RF) in Syria. The corresponding decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is reported TASS with reference to the portal of legal information. The title of Colonel was assigned to the chief of the main operations Directorate of the General staff of army of Russia Sergey Rudskoy and the chief of National control center of defense of Russia Mikhail Mizintseva. Range aviation commander Sergei kobylash and Deputy head of the Main operations Directorate of the General staff of the armed forces of Russia Stanislav Gadzhimagomedov was promoted to Lieutenant General. Rudskoy conducts briefings for journalists on the actions of the Russian aviation in the Arab Republic. Little fingers engaged in interdepartmental work on the organization of actions of the Russian troops in Syria. Under the command Kobylash
In Tskhinvali there will be a street name Churkin
Photo: globallookpress.com The President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov was posthumously awarded Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin Order “Uatsamonga” (the Order of courage) and entrusted the administration of Tskhinvali to assign a street name to the diplomat, “Interfax”. “In South Ossetia, Vitaly Churkin remember as the most difficult for the people of the time in August 2008 did everything to let the world know the truth about the events in South Ossetia. These days, the Embassy of Russia is grateful to the residents bring flowers,” – said Tibilov. Earlier it was reported that the funeral of the deceased, the permanent representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin, on the 24th of February.
In the PMC called the approximate release date of the Dading to freedom
Ildar Dading Activist Ildar Dading, who was acquitted by the Presidium of the Russian Supreme court, will be released not before February 28. About it “Interfax” said the Chairman of the Public oversight Commission (POC) of Altai Krai Alexey Belous. “During the broadcast of the meeting of the Presidium of the Supreme court Dading was in the room alone, without staff of the Federal penitentiary service, so they are not notified of the decision of the court. The management of the institution is waiting for the document sent by courier service to avoid forgery. In this regard, currently, the leadership from a legal point of view there is no reason to free Dading. I believe that his document will not come until Tuesday,” — said Bilous, noting that the paper was sent from Moscow on February 22. The Chairman of the PMC also reported that the opposition leader is in
WP learned about the environment attempts to trump to deny the media contacts with Russia
Donald Trump Us intelligence officials and members of Congress from among the supporters of President Donald trump tried to refute media allegations that an employee contact his campaign headquarters with representatives of Russia. It is reported by The Washington Post (WP), citing its sources. Officials, according to the newspaper, they were calling the media on behalf of the White house. They expressed disagreement about the alleged contacts of team members trump with the Russian side. Calls, according to the publication, were organized after the presidential administration failed to involve the FBI. In dealing with the press, according to WP, was attended by lawmakers with access to classified intelligence, including Republican Senator Richard Barr and his fellow party member of the house of representatives Devin Nunes, who headed the Committee on intelligence in the upper and lower house of Congress. Barr acknowledged the talks, saying that he had discussed with a
London activists found in the seized mansion of the archive of the Gorbachev Foundation
The squatters discovered the documents of the Gorbachev Foundation, founded by former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, they had seized the mansion in front of Buckingham Palace in London. About it reports The Guardian. The seven-story building, which belongs to banker from Bahrain to Abdulrahman al-Jasmi seized activists of the “Autonomous nation of anarchist libertarians”, sulaymania in luxury real estate to draw attention to homelessness. Earlier in the mansion, located at Buckingham gate, 19, was located the office of the International Association on public relations (International Public Relations Association), one of which was Gorbachev. The squatters, according to the Guardian, managed to find an archive of the Gorbachev Foundation. In their hands, in particular, was a confidential letter signed by former Soviet leader. Paper files include letters to various multinational corporations to Finance initiatives of the Foundation. In the documents there is also a failure on the part of companies as