The coalition acknowledged the death of 396 civilians of Syria and Iraq with air strikes In total, from August 2014 to February 2017 of the international forces led by the United States caused on the territory of these two countries, more than 18 thousand airstrikes. WASHINGTON, 1 Jul — RIA Novosti. The international coalition led by the USA acknowledged the death of not less than 396 civilians as a result of its airstrikes in Syria and Iraq since the beginning of the antiterrorist operation. This was announced by the Central command of the armed forces of the United States. In particular, the coalition has recognized five credible reports of the deaths of civilians in the two countries in February. It is noted that in total, from August 2014 to February 2017 the coalition forces complied with 18.6 thousand airstrikes. Previously the headquarters of the coalition reported that from the blows
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Australia will toughen checks of air passengers from the Middle East
Australia will toughen checks of air passengers from the Middle East Moscow. April 1. INTERFAX.RU — Australia will strengthen security checks on flights from the Middle East, reports the Independent newspaper. New security measures will be similar to those accepted in the US and the UK, but will not include a ban on electronic devices in the cabin, the newspaper reports. The Federal government has taken precautionary measures and has instructed airlines to introduce new protocols with the following negligere Esterminator transport Australia Check for the presence of explosive devices will be conducted for randomly selected passengers and their Luggage. Security measures can also include checking electronic devices of passengers. Increased security measures will affect passengers travelling to Australia from Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The airline, which will come into force the new security protocols — Qantas Australian and middle Eastern, Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways, the newspaper said
The Supreme court of Venezuela was returned to Parliament the former authority
The Supreme court of Venezuela was returned to Parliament the former authority Earlier this week, the Parliament took on the Supreme court; the opposition called the decision a coup. Moscow. April 1. INTERFAX.RU the Supreme court of Venezuela, previously assumed the functions of the Supreme legislative body of the country, announced the return to Parliament of the former powers, Western media reported. This week in the Supreme court of Venezuela announced that take on the role of Parliament. This led to criticism of the opposition, having the majority of seats in Parliament. Moreover, the opposition called such actions “a coup”. The court in turn explained that he took such a step, as came to the conclusion that the Parliament acts in violation of law. However, the court’s decision led to the growth of international pressure on the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Controlled opposition in Parliament accuses the President of dictatorial
Russia boasted strong arguments against Ukraine in debt
Sergei Storchak Moscow has strong arguments for opposing Kiev in case of appeal against the decision of the High court of London for expedited proceedings on a debt of three billion dollars. About it RIA Novosti said the Deputy Minister of the Finance of Russia Sergey Storchak. “We have strong arguments, but judges are judges,” the official said, noting that Russia has no experience of participation in similar processes under English law. Materials on теме00:03 30 Mar 2017Gift Janukovicha obliged to pay Russia three billion dollars According to Storchak, the appeal process will not be easy. “The losing side if there is a certain amount of claims subject to contestation, in the presence of a court decision in favor of the plaintiff, the defendant will be forced to work on the problem of collateral. It is for the courts to decide, but the problem of bail, bail amounts can be
Konashenkov expressed surprise cover-up U.S. crimes of terrorists in Mosul
Igor Konashenkov Official representative of the Ministry of defense of Russia Igor Konashenkov expressed surprise that the US is hiding the crimes of terrorists in the Iraqi city of Mosul and strikes at buildings with civilians, knowing the provocation. His words leads RIA Novosti. “What motives drive American command that hides the veil of secrecy the war crimes of terrorists from the international community?” — it asked a question. “Why the US-led international coalition, with this information, it is still their “smart bombs” causes the air strikes on buildings with civilians, knowingly condemning them to a terrible death?” — the General said. According to him, the absurd statements of the Pentagon, justifying mass casualties from bombings in Iraq, show the true level of planning operations. He recalled that earlier, a spokesman for the US-led international coalition Joseph Scrocca told reporters that the issue of declassification of the video, which shows
Erdogan called himself a “guardian of peace and freedom”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called themselves “guardian of peace” in his speech to the Kurds in the South-East of the country, Diyarbakir. About it reports Reuters. Speaking on Saturday, April 1, at the rally dedicated to the upcoming referendum on constitutional reform, Erdogan has attacked the Pro-Kurdish the peoples ‘ Democratic party that it considers an ally of the PKK, a recognized terrorist organization. “These PKK supporters continue to say peace, peace, peace. Bring the world of empty talk? Can there be peace with those who walk with weapons in hand?” he said. “We are the keepers of the world, we are the guardians of freedoms,” Erdogan stressed. Erdogan is seeking to amend the Constitution that will transform Turkey into a presidential Republic. According to sociologists, the voices in the Kurdish South-East can be crucial. DCF opposes the extension of powers of the President, but the
A quarter of Russians believed in the rotation of the Sun around the Earth
Every fourth Russian is convinced that the Sun revolves around the Earth, not Vice versa. This “Izvestia” said the General Director of the Russian center for public opinion studies (VTSIOM) Valery Fedorov. “It is a sociological fact that we have installed, and then double-checked again and confirmed”, — he stressed. The head of VTSIOM added that he was amazed by this response, and other sociological data, it is not so impressive. One study on this topic was carried out, in particular, in 2011. Then in the rotation of the Sun around the Earth were sure 32 percent of respondents, and from 2007 such respondents has increased by 4 percent. In December last year the Ministry of education reported that astronomy can become an independent subject in high school. To return to the program lessons on the subject promised by the Minister of education Olga Vasilyeva.
A polar bear was spotted walking on the beach in Scotland
A polar bear was spotted walking on the beach in Scotland A resident of the Scottish island of North Uist, walking with my dog, found on the beach of the polar bear. The witness managed to photograph it and shoot video. More information can be found on the website of the world wildlife Fund. Using the GPS tracker specialists of the world wildlife Fund has been tracking that bear for less than a month overcome 2,000 kilometers from the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard to the Outer Hebrides. This is not the first time that polar bears were spotted off the coast of Scotland. In 2016, the British Isles were found the bodies of three polar bears. Polar bears depend on sea ice, he helps them to hunt. Experts predict that by 2050 the number of polar bears could fall by 30% due to the rapid melting of glaciers.
Swiss hospitals deliver blood drones
Swiss hospitals deliver blood drones Two hospitals in the Swiss city Lugano began to use postal quadcopters for delivery of samples of biological material and other light loads. About it reports The Verge. Sometimes samples of biological material (e.g. blood) need to be promptly delivered to the laboratory for analysis. Typically, the collected samples are taken to the car, but in the city the traffic situation is not always predictable, so the search for other methods of transporting samples relevant. Two hospitals in Lugano with the support of Swiss post have started to use the transport Matternet quadrocopter for delivery of blood samples and other similar goods. The vehicle test of the system began in mid-March and at the moment the post the drones have already made test flights 70. The hospital staff loaded into the drone container material and activate the delivery via the mobile app, after which the
The media found out what had arrested the Deputy Director of the Hermitage
The media found out what had arrested the Deputy Director of the Hermitage MOSCOW, 1 Jul — RIA Novosti. The arrest of the Deputy Director of the State Hermitage Mikhail Novikov associated with fraud in the implementation of contracts for the restoration and adaptation of Reserve of Winter Palace with a total contract amount of 2.4 billion rubles, the newspaper “Kommersant” on Saturday. Earlier it was reported that the Lefortovo court of Moscow Novikov was placed under house arrest for two months — until may 23. As stated by RIA Novosti, a source familiar with the situation, the arrest of Novikov to loud “thing restorers”, under which the detained former Deputy Minister of culture Grigory Pirumov, Director of investment policy Department of the Ministry of culture Boris Mazo, the head of the state restoration Centre Oleg Ivanov and the other defendants. Hermitage Director Mikhail Piotrovsky said earlier, “Rossiiskaya Gazeta” that