The number of tree species in the world

The number of tree species in the world The international Council of Botanical gardens for plant protection (UK) have determined the approximate number of species of trees on Earth — 60 thousand. A study published in the Journal of Sustainable Forestry, and briefly about it reports BBC News. Most species of trees (8715 units) grows in Brazil, in the Arctic region of North America (less than 1.4 thousand units). More than half (58%) grow only in one country of the world and not found in other. According to scientists, this poses a threat to the plants, in particular, due to weather phenomena and human activity. Approximately 300 species of trees are threatened with destruction, because the population of each such unit does not exceed 50 plants. For example, in Tanzania it grows Karomia gigas, is represented by only six trees. Scientists plan to gather the seeds. To determine the number

Putin and CIS representatives will discuss coordination of the security services of participating countries

Photo: kremlin.EN The President of Russia Vladimir Putin on April 5 at the meeting with heads of security agencies of CIS countries will discuss the coordination of intelligence services of the participating countries. This was reported on the Kremlin website. “Fifth of April the President of Russia Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting with heads of delegations of the FOURTEENTH meeting of the conference of heads of security bodies and intelligence services of States-participants of the CIS”, – stated in the message. The Kremlin also stressed that the improvement of coordination in the activities of the intelligence community of the CIS countries is the most important part of the work in the context of growing international terrorist threat. Earlier, the head of Germany and France Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande in the framework of a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin agreed to intensify the exchange of information German, French and

Putin appointed acting head of the Udmurt Republic

Photo: TASS The acting head of the Udmurt Republic appointed Secretary of the Public chamber Alexander Brechalov, reports RIA Novosti. “Putin took Brechalov and in connection with the decision taken earlier impeachment from office in connection with loss of trust of a former head of the Republic Alexander Solovyov suggested Brechalov to take the position of acting head of the Udmurt Republic”, — said Peskov. Brechalov holds the post of Secretary of the Public chamber in 2014. In addition, he is co-Chairman of the Central headquarters of the popular front and the first Vice-President “Support of Russia”. Earlier Tuesday, the head of Udmurtia Alexander Solovyov was detained and transferred to Moscow. The investigative Committee of Russia brought an action against Soloveva criminal case. According to investigators, the head of Udmurtia received bribes totaling 139 million rubles from companies which conduct construction of bridges over the rivers Kama and Bui in

In the state Duma supported the abolition of absentee ballots

Photo: EN.wikipedia.org The state Duma Committee on state construction and legislation recommended for adoption in the first reading a package of amendments to the electoral law, was developed by members of the Federation Council Andrey Clisham and Anatoly Shirokov. It is reported by TASS on Tuesday, April 4. The bill, in particular, provides for the abolition of absentee ballots on elections of the President of Russia in 2018. It is assumed that citizens will be able to vote at their place of stay in advance by submitting an application to a special area of the CEC. The bill makes it mandatory broadcast from polling stations on election day. This practice has been applied in the course of election campaigns, but has not been enshrined in legislation. In addition, the package of amendments intended to increase the penalty for unlawful issuance of a Bulletin by almost 10 times — from 3,5

Tillerson and Lavrov will hold talks in Moscow on April 11-12

Tillerson and Lavrov will hold talks in Moscow on April 11-12 MOSCOW, April 5. /TASS/. U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson will visit on April 11-12 Moscow for talks with foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov. This was reported in the foreign Ministry. “On April 11-12 in Moscow on a working visit to the US Secretary of state Tillerson, noted in the Russian dipvedomstva. — This is his first visit to our country as the head of foreign policy Department of the administration of Donald trump”. The agenda of the meeting At the meeting of foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation and the United States “will discuss topical issues in the field of international security facing the world community requires joint efforts of our countries.” “Among them is the fight against terrorism in the first place with ISIS and other terrorist groups seized part of the territory of Syria, the

Medvedev approved requirements for transport security

Medvedev approved requirements for transport security MOSCOW, 5 APR — RIA Novosti. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved requirements for transport security, including antiterrorist protection of objects of the underground, the relevant document published on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers. “The government of Russia establishes requirements to ensure transport security modes of transport, including requirements for anti-terrorist security of objects (territories), taking into account security levels for different categories of transport infrastructure objects and vehicles”, — stated in the message. As noted, the requirements determine the system implemented measures to protect transport infrastructure metros from potential, direct and direct threats of acts of unlawful interference. “The decisions will contribute to improving the functioning of the state system of countering terrorism”, — underlined in the message.

Israeli party postponed the election because of the concert of Britney Spears

Britney Spears Israel’s center-left party “Avoda” has postponed internal party elections not to hold them in a single day with a concert by American singer Britney Spears. About it RIA Novosti said a source in the leadership of the labor party. Primaries were scheduled for July 3. Now agreed that they will take place a day later. The winning candidate for the post of party Chairman will be one of the main contenders for the post of Prime Minister, indicates the Agency. “The argument is this: it is difficult to provide protection. A lot of guards need to the polls and very much on Britney. Hire them for one day, and when the same two big events, then difficulties arise”, — said the interlocutor of RIA Novosti. Writes Israelinfo, the party also fear that in the center of tel Aviv there is a huge tube and many members of the

Lisova lawyer questioned the legality of his detention in Spain

Oleg Gubarev The arrest in Spain of a citizen of Russia Stanislav Lisova, the suspect in the United States in the development of malicious software could be made illegal. In an interview with TASS said the lawyer of the Russian citizen Oleg Gubarev. “Having examined the case on the extradition of Stanislaus Lisova in the US, we have come to believe that there is a possibility of violation of the rights of our client, which might have delayed illegally”, — said the lawyer. According to him, the foxes have been arrested in Spain on 13 January this year, and the order of his detention dated the 19th day of the same month. According to Gubareva, the decision of the Spanish court figures preliminary decision on detention made previously, but transferred to the United States materials this solution is not given and is not even mentioned. “We have filed a complaint

Putin surprised the growth of trade between Russia and Uzbekistan

Vladimir Putin Trade and economic relations between Russia and Uzbekistan has intensified over the past four months, said the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. His words leads TASS on Wednesday, April 5. “It should be noted that, in General, we keep the turnover at a high level. For some items it is growing in an amazing way,” said Putin at a meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirzieev. In particular, according to the Russian leader, turnover in agriculture rose more than twice. Putin also noted that prepared for the visit Mirziyoyev package of Russian-Uzbek agreements, says the new step in the development of relations between the two countries. Mirziyoev arrived in Moscow on 4 April. He assumed the position of President of the Republic on 14 December last year and the first visit to Russia in the status of the President of Uzbekistan. Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan were held

The driver of the blown up subway trains was awarded for rescue of people

Alexander Kaverin The driver of the train St. Petersburg metro Alexander Kaverin received an award from the Ministry of transport, reports Federal news Agency. According to TASS, he is also the assistant station Nina Shmeleva and inspector of stations of the control service on metro albert Siberian. The head of the Ministry of Maxim Sokolov presented the three staff members of the St. Petersburg subway sign “the Honourable worker of transport of the Russian Federation”. “Today we commemorated 3 April, the Minister said. These victims could be more, if not for the courage and dedication of our colleagues.” Sokolov noted that Kaverin brought the damaged part of the smoke filled tunnel and thereby saved the lives of hundreds of people. Siberian found an explosive device at the station “Ploschad Vosstaniya” and promptly reported it. Shmelev is one of the first came to help the wounded and organized the evacuation of