Lavrov expressed support to the Belarusian candidate for the post of the OSCE Secretary General

Lavrov expressed support to the Belarusian candidate for the post of the OSCE Secretary General MOSCOW, April 17. /TASS/. The Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed support to the Belarusian candidate for the post of the OSCE Secretary General the Alena kupchyna in the meeting. This was reported in the foreign Ministry. “The parties discussed the issues of the OSCE, including the contest to replace its Secretary-General, — informed the Russian dipvedomstva. — The Russian side expressed support to the Belarusian candidate”. Kupchina currently holds the post of Ambassador of Belarus to Austria and permanent representative to the OSCE. Acting Secretary General of the OSCE Lamberto Zannier (Italy) ends on 30 June 2017.

OSCE: the referendum in Turkey meets European standards

OSCE: the referendum in Turkey meets European standards A referendum on expanding the powers of the President of Turkey was held in the unequal opportunities provided to supporters and opponents of the amendments said the OSCE. While the technical aspects of the referendum was well organized, the voters did not receive impartial information on the main aspects of the reform had a negative effect restricting fundamental freedoms, the statement said experts of the organization. According to the latest data, the transition from a parliamentary to a presidential system of government in Turkey was supported by 51% of voters and opposed by about 49%. “Overall, the referendum did not meet the standards of the Council of Europe”, — reads the statement of Cesar Florin Preda, head of the delegation of the parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. According to representatives of the OSCE, a referendum was held in a political

The United States expressed the desire to peacefully solve the DPRK nuclear issue

The United States does not intend to seek regime change in the DPRK or to seek conflict. This was stated by acting assistant Secretary of state for East Asia and the Pacific Susan Thornton, reports TASS . “The U.S. has made it clear that we want to solve this problem through peaceful denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,” the diplomat said. “We will meet any threat or attack [from North Korea] properly”, — said at the same time Thornton, without specifying how. She reiterated that the US does not intend “to allow North Korea to continue to behave in a threatening manner.” “To this no tolerance to these illegal programs, nuclear and ballistic missiles,” added the spokesman, whose words quoted by RIA Novosti. Earlier on April 17, Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the DPRK Han song-Ryul announced that Pyongyang intends to continue missile tests. “We will conduct missile tests on

The Turkish Parliament will consider the request to extend the state of emergency for three months

The Turkish authorities initiated the extension of the regime of emergency imposed after the coup attempt last summer for another three months. About it reports Reuters. Relevant recommendations have been issued by the Cabinet of Ministers, the national security Council of Turkey on Monday, 17 April. The beginning of a new period will begin April 19. The government agreed with this proposal, and will submit a request for approval of the decision on extension of state of emergency in the country’s Parliament, reports TASS with reference to Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus. This was the third extension of state of emergency after a coup attempt. A state of emergency was introduced in Turkey after the coup on the night of July 16, 2016. Then killed killed 246 people, not counting those involved in the organization of the coup, more than 2.1 thousand were injured. Sunday, April 16, in the Republic

The Paraguayan President after protests refused to go for a second term

Horacio Cartes and Pope Francis (archive photo) The President of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes said on Monday, April 17, that he would not run for presidential elections in 2018, regardless of whether or not the Congress an amendment authorizing the President to go for a second term. About it reports Reuters. In a letter addressed to the Archbishop of Asuncion, Cartes said that inspired by the call of Pope Francis for peace and dialogue. 31 Mar protesters set fire to the building of the Congress of Paraguay after the Senate secretly voted for the amendment. The lower chamber still for the offer, which caused indignation of the opposition, did not vote. The current version of the Constitution prohibits re-election, as it was adopted in 1992 after the 1989 fall of dictatorship.

Tomsk teacher reprimanded for lecture leading to hell liberalism

Vitaly Khovanskii Lecturer at Tomsk Russian classical gymnasium No. 2, which gave students a lecture about the dangers of liberalism after the meetings on 26 March, received a disciplinary sanction. About it reports “Interfax”. “It is established that the management of the school created a Commission for inspection of educational work of the teacher”, — reported in Prosecutor’s office the Soviet district of the city. They added that “for violation of official instructions, the failure of the lesson, violations of professional ethics, misconduct of teachers against students by the head teacher subject to a disciplinary penalty in the form of comments.” The Prosecutor’s office did not take any further steps against him. In March there was a video of the lesson, which was led by a teacher of history and life safety Vitaly Khovansky. He told the students about the dangers of liberalism, which “leads mankind to hell.” In particular,

Russian Senator said the inability of the US to defend your base in South Korea

Alexei Pushkov In the event of a military conflict with the DPRK, the U.S. will not be able to ensure the safety of the capital of South Korea, and a private military base. This opinion was expressed in his Twitter member of the Federation Council Committee on defense and security Alexey Pushkov Monday, April 17. “Given the Korean crisis: for all its power, the US is not able to protect Seoul and its bases in South Korea from retaliation of the DPRK,” wrote the Senator. Earlier in the day, the Kremlin urged to avoid provocations on the Korean Peninsula. The Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow will not accept “nuclear adventurous actions” of Pyongyang. On the morning of 17 April, Vice-President Mike Pence arrived at a U.S. military base in South Korea, located near the border with North Korea. He intends to hold a meeting

Zhirinovsky made a attack of the USA to the far East

Vladimir Zhirinovsky United States in the future could strike at the Eastern part of Russia, the head of LDPR Vladimir Zhirinovsky. This is the website of the party on Monday, April 17. “Now that the Americans are doing? They check everyone for lice and see how other countries will react to this (…) the First strikes they will strike and strike to the Muslim world, where they are now enemy number one. After far East, it is also part of their plan for escalation of the conflict”, — said the leader of the liberal Democrats. According to him, Washington will continue to “fan the conflict” in different countries, weakening them. “It needs US to keep the allies in check, staying stronger,” he added. April 12, Zhirinovsky said that drink for the impeachment of the American President Donald trump, if he continues to break his campaign promises. The politician said that

In the US, one crew member died in the crash of a military helicopter

In the US, one crew member died in the crash of a military helicopter MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. One crew member died in the crash of a military helicopter in the American city of Leonardtown, Maryland, reports the associated Press referring to the U.S. army. Earlier it was reported about the helicopter crash with three crew members on Board. The helicopter took off from a military base in Virginia. Military #helicopter Crashes on #maryland Golf Course https://t.co/WcXzIkaL2q .@The USArmy #FortBelvoir pic.twitter.com/jDcwmQrMIl — Claire Huxable (@dashingclaire) 17 APR 2017 According to the American military, two members of the crew were wounded and are in serious condition. The UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter was performing a routine training flight. ?#BREAKING?#BLACKHAWKDOWN? #USArmy @USArmy #Helicopter #Crashes! #BretonBay⛳#Golf?#Club #Leonardtown #Maryland?1-3?https://t.co/i9fRYr8zS5 — Cyrus Sullivan? (@CyrusGSullivan) 17 APR 2017

In the Russian Orthodox Church urged parishioners to pray, and not to do a selfie during the service

In the Russian Orthodox Church urged parishioners to pray, and not to do a selfie during the service MOSCOW, April 17 — RIA Novosti. Parishioners should switch off mobile phones in the temple, not to do a selfie, otherwise it defeats the purpose of worship, said RIA Novosti Professor of the Moscow theological Academy and Seminary Archpriest Maxim Kozlov. Easter services were attended by millions of believers throughout Russia. However, many Internet users posted on social networks selfies made in the temples. The photos are published with the hashtag #Easter. During the service is supposed to switch off mobile phones. If someone uses them to make a selfie during worship, it is, of course, wrong. Preferably from this naive, somewhere clear of deslanoside to abstain.Maxim Conlawprofs the Moscow theological Academy and Seminary Archpriest “It is with a sense of worship not connected,” — said the Agency interlocutor.