Day: March 21, 2017

Shoigu has said it is ready to restore military ties with Japan

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Photo: RIA Novosti The Minister of defense of Russia, army General Sergey Shoigu assured his colleagues from Japan in readiness for the restoration of military ties between the two countries. “I am convinced that this meeting will contribute to the strengthening of friendly relations between the armed forces of the two countries and development of mutually beneficial military cooperation. I would like to assure our Japanese colleagues in readiness for constructive work to restore military ties,” — said Shoigu on Monday at the Russian-Japanese consultations in a format “two plus two”. According to the Minister, the recovery meetings in the format of “two plus two” is a great opportunity to find mutually acceptable solutions to the problems of global and regional security. He expressed gratitude to the Japanese side for the good organization of these consultations.

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At the permanent representation to the UN collected four volumes of condolences in connection with death Churkin

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The book of condolences at the permanent mission to the UN © REUTERS/Stephanie Keith UN, March 21. /Offset. TASS Oleg Zelenin/. The book of condolences, opened at the permanent mission to the UN in connection with the death of Vitaly Churkin, has four volumes. This was stated on Tuesday by the acting permanent representative of Russia Pyotr Ilyichev, speaking at a memorial meeting of the General Assembly. According to him, the Russian Embassy continues to receive messages of condolence from his former colleagues of the diplomat, who died a month ago. “It is impossible to count all the phone calls and the messages received by our staff. Open in connection with the tragic events at the permanent mission of the condolence book has four volumes. We are deeply grateful to all those who mourn with us and found the opportunity in one form or another to convey their empathy, to

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Social pension index from 1 April

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Social pension index from 1 April MOSCOW, 21 Mar — RIA Novosti. Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed a resolution on adjusting social pensions starting 1 April of 1.5%. The corresponding document was published on the official portal of legal information. In late February, the labour Ministry has proposed to index pensions by 1.5% in line with the growth rate of the living wage in 2016. According to authorities, this will improve the level of pensions of about 3.9 million people, of which nearly 3.1 million recipients of social pensions. However, this proposal met with objections from the economic block of the government, and discussed the question of pensions doindeksatsii 0.38%. Previous indexing took place in February: then retired pensioners grew by 5.4% in line with actual inflation. Helpthe Government will release “national bonds”. What is it? Do I need them?The Ministry of Finance in April 2017, to issue

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North Korea made a video about the destruction of a US aircraft carrier

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North Korea made a video about the destruction of a US aircraft carrier MOSCOW, 21 Mar — RIA Novosti. North Korean media have published a propaganda video in which armed forces of the DPRK allegedly destroying the American aircraft carrier, the magazine writes Daily Mail. Female voice-over happily reports that “the knife will pierce the throat of an aircraft carrier and the bomber will fall from the sky, hit by a stream of fire.” The material for the photo montage as a record of joint exercises of the armed forces of the United States and South Korea, called Foal Eagle, which began in March 2017 and is still going on. Earlier, North Korean leader Kim Jong-UN threatened to turn the U.S. “into ashes,” the impact of a nuclear bomb if the Americans “will release at least one bullet in the side of North Korea.” Relations between Pyongyang and Washington escalated

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Sergei Lavrov celebrates his birthday on the plane back from Tokyo

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Sergei Lavrov celebrates his birthday on the plane back from Tokyo On March 21, the Russian foreign Minister 67 years old. MOSCOW, March 21. /TASS/. The Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday his birthday on the plane, in the company of a pool of Russian journalists, returning from Tokyo where he visited. This was reported by the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. “Birthday Lavrov said in a great company and on top,” she wrote, posting on his page in social network Facebook the photo of the Minister in the company of Russian journalists. In Tokyo, the Minister participated in the meeting of foreign Ministers and of the Ministry of defense of the Russian Federation and Japan in the format of “two plus two”. Sergey Lavrov was born on 21 March 1950 in Moscow.

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Media reported about the failure of the Turkish politicians to campaign in Germany before the referendum

World

Angela Merkel and Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Archive photo) Turkish policy will not participate in campaign speeches in Germany on the eve of the referendum on extension of presidential powers. On Tuesday, March 21, Wirtschaftswoche reported, citing the Union of European-Turkish Democrats, who had previously organized similar events. As notes the edition, many call the Union of European-Turkish Democrats “platform of the ruling Turkish party of justice and development party (AKP) in Europe”, in this case between the Union and the SGP has no official ties. German media reported earlier that Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to visit this month to the eve of the plebiscite to address the Turks living in Germany. March 21, Volker Buthe, Vice-chair, headed by Angela Merkel of the Christian democratic Union, said that the Turkish President is an unwelcome guest in Germany. “Pretty (…) If he gets here, in my opinion, we should not

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The UN has reported on forced return of thousands of refugees from Cameroon to Nigeria

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Cameroonian authorities forced thousands of Nigerian refugees to return back to their homeland, despite a recent agreement between the two countries on the prevention of forced deportations. About it reports Reuters. According to the UN refugee Agency, the military of Cameroon have sent more than 2600 people against their will in North-East Nigeria, a region where there is a terrorist group “Boko Haram”. The representative of the Commissariat Babar Beams expressed concern about such actions. According to him, it is about the arbitrariness of the army command. Illegal repatriation indicate a lack of control over military structures of the state. Established in 2002, Boko Haram (in April 2015 she changed her name to “West African province of the Islamic state”) operates mainly in the territory of Nigeria. Supporters of the organization in favor of the introduction in the country of Sharia law and are fighting against Western influence. Over the

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The authorities of Arkhangelsk explained parquet on the roads

Russia

In the administration of Arkhangelsk explained the appearance in the wooden pavement, which the locals mistook for parquet, RIA Novosti reported. “It’s not the flooring — just a Board laid on wooden pallets in an unusual way, that is a Christmas tree. Subsequently, this coating will be transferred to other sites for the convenience of residents of the city”, — explained the head a press-services of city administration Igor Atapin. According to him, a temporary sidewalk will provide access to the objects used during the forum “the Arctic — territory of dialogue”. Currently it is mounted on a 80 percent. According to Atapin, despite the fact that most of the roads in Arkhangelsk asphalt, from-for climatic features in the city also applied plank sidewalk paving. “Wooden bridge with no sidewalk — it’s kind of a tourist brand of Arkhangelsk” — he said. March 20 users group “Arkhangelsk life” in “Vkontakte”

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Money FSO is lost in the reception hall of the residence of the President of Russia

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Money FSO is lost in the reception hall of the residence of the President of Russia Detained the head of the FGUP “ateks” of the Federal security service. In Moscow detained the head of the Federal state unitary enterprise (FSUE) “Ateks” the Federal guard service (FSO) Andrew Fireplaces and CEO “Stroyfasad” Stanislav kuner. They are on the case of plunder of budgetary funds at execution of the contract for construction of the complex objects in the residence of the Russian President in Novo-Ogaryovo. Simultaneously searches were held in the St. Petersburg office of OOO “Stroykomplekt” related company “Baltstroy”, which acted as a subcontractor of “Alexa”. Criminal case about plunder of budgetary funds in especially large size investigating the Investigative Committee of Russia (TFR). As part of the investigation in Moscow today was arrested the head of the Federal state unitary enterprise (FSUE) “Ateks” the Federal guard service (FSO) Andrew Fireplaces

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Tropical downpours flooded Peru. Photos

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Tropical downpours flooded Peru. Photos Tropical rains, which continue in Peru for several days led to landslides and the exit of the river banks. 6фотографий6фотографий The result was inundated large number of villages and towns, including the capital of Peru, Lima, where more than ten million people. Volunteers distribute clothing to victims of floods the inhabitants of Lima. | Source: ReutersRescuers help residents of Lima. | Source: AP 2017flood-Damaged railroad tracks in Lima. | Source: AP 2017residents of the district of Huachipa help each other to cross the stream. | Source: ReutersVolunteers help the woman to cross the river of Bacolor. | Source: Reuterspeople walk on a railway. Many roads and bridges due to heavy Doina flooded. | Source: AP 2017

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