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Photo: Kommersant Fresh, non-trivial political story from Omsk: all candidates for the office of mayor refused to compete for the post. Direct election of the mayor in the city cancelled, elected mayor members of the city Council. Initially, the post had 20 applicants, but the majority of them screened out in the application process. And now the main surprise is considered the main contender for the post of Deputy Chairman of the government of Omsk region Stanislav Grebenshchikov 13 APR unexpectedly withdrew from the elections with the wording “for health reasons”. A few days later recused himself and the last candidate on a post of the head of the entrepreneur Andrey Yaroshevich. Now the elections the city Council may declare a mistrial. That, in turn, says a local political crisis. It is not surprising, because the mayor is rapidly losing political weight in the last decade. Mayors actively planted, then

Ryabkov: the situation requires a speedy check out of experts in Khan Shaykhun and the airbase Shirt

Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov © Sergey Fadeichev/TASS MOSCOW, April 18. /TASS/. The situation with the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria demands the immediate departure of the international expert group in Khan Shaykhun and to the base Shirt, where on the night of 7 April, suffered a rocket attack the United States. This was stated by Deputy foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in connection with the renewed 19 April in the Hague speciesa the Executive Council of the OPCW. Hasty conclusions According to him, Moscow with concern and alarm that draws attention to the continued attempts of some countries to deliberately distort the situation around the incident in Khan Sheyhun April 4 and “essentially dictate the OPCW its hasty, but it is very far-reaching conclusions”.

Media suspected trump of the lack of distinction between Kim Jong UN and Kim Jong-Il

Media suspected trump of the lack of distinction between Kim Jong UN and Kim Jong-Il Moscow. 18 APR. INTERFAX.RU — U.S. President Donald trump, judging by his statements, apparently was not aware of the fact that in 2011 North Korea has a new leader, concluded the Spanish news Agency EFE. “Negotiations with this man (leader of North Korea — if) have been going on for a long time. In his book bill Clinton wrote that they were able to reach a peace agreement, which turned out to be a joke. Look at what became (with the problem of the DPRK — if) over the years of Obama. He (the leader of North Korea — if) all deceived,” said trump in an interview with Fox News channel. As EFE notes, apparently trump is not aware of the fact that the current North Korean leader Kim Jong-UN came to power in 2011

Mei called the date of early elections to the Parliament of Britain

Mei called the date of early elections to the Parliament of Britain LONDON, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti, Denis Voroshilov. Prime Minister Theresa may announced the date of early elections to the Parliament, the vote will take place on 8 June. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. On Wednesday, the bill will be submitted to Parliament for adoption required the support of two thirds of deputies. According to may, the elections will reinforce the unity of the government in terms of a British exit from the European Union. “The lack of unity in the government will not succeed in the negotiations with the EU” — said Prime Minister, stressing that leaving the EU is a constant target for conservatives. In the summer of 2016, the British voted to leave the European Union. Procedure Brexit was launched on March 29, when Theresa may officially informed

The liberal democratic party introduced to the state Duma a draft law on the day after Easter

The liberal democratic party introduced to the state Duma a draft law on the day after Easter According to developers of the document, the establishment of the holiday will be another confirmation of the recognition of the state and society special role of Orthodoxy in the history of the country. 16фотографий16фотографий16фотографий MOSCOW, April 18. /TASS/. The deputies of the LDPR faction Yaroslav Nilov, and Igor Lebedev introduced the state Duma a draft law on the establishment in Russia of a new holiday and weekend — Easter Monday. About this TASS said Tuesday in a press-service of the Duma of the liberal Democrats. We are talking about amendments to article 112 of the Labour code of the Russian Federation “in the part of the establishment’s annual non-working day on Monday after Sunday’s day of religious celebration of the resurrection of Christ”, is spoken in the explanatory note, the text of which

Syria has accused the coalition led by the United States in the deaths of more than 20 residents of Deir ez-Zor

As a result of air strikes of the US-led coalition in the province of Deir ez-Zor killed more than 20 civilians. It is reported by Syrian state news Agency SANA. The victims of the RAID in the town of al-Bukamal committed April 18 steel not less than 16 civilians, about 40 were injured. A day earlier, the aircraft fired 12 missiles at the building of the agricultural College and several residential buildings in the village of al-Hussein. Killing seven people, including two women, 12 local people received injuries of varying severity. 3 APR newspaper the Independent, citing data from the Syrian organization for human rights (SNHR) reported that the bombs and missiles coalition led by the USA have killed more civilians than the actions of the “coalition led by Russia”, or militant “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). According to SNHR, total IG destroyed in March 119 civilians, including

A former UN worker robbed banks in new York city during the lunch breaks

The NYPD arrested a former employee of the UN, the suspect in four Bank robberies. It is reported by NBC 4 New York. According to investigators, 52-year-old Abdullah the Shuaiba committed his crimes in the last six months during lunch breaks. According to the channel, the attacker in 2013, some time worked in the United Nations as a specialist in communications. Later he changed his occupation. On 20 February it was reported that new York police shot and killed 18-year-old robber, armed with a dummy weapon. Sergio Reyes stole beer in one of the shops, threatening the seller with the subject similar to the gun. When the attacker went outside with the loot, he noticed the police. They demanded to drop the weapon, but the Flight has sent the model of the gun in their direction. The guards opened fire on the suspect. From his wounds, he later died in

The Associated Press learned about Putin brought the trump plan on Syria

Rex Tillerson Secretary Rex Tillerson came to Moscow with the plan of US President Donald trump on Syria. During a visit last week, the head of the diplomatic Department of the USA outlined the head of the Russian state program highlights, the Associated Press reports, citing American officials. According to the Agency, the administration trump is working hard to end the civil war in Syria. In the White house are trying to find answers to such questions as “Can the war crimes charges to force President Bashar al-Assad to leave power?” or “what about his safety in exile?” The AP indicates that the President’s plan, which is still being developed, it became more clear after the attack on the Syrian air base in response to a chemical attack, for which, in the opinion of Washington, responsible Damascus. The strategy includes three main stages: a victory over grouping “Islamic state” (banned

Kuraev has offered to give all believers for two additional weekends

Andrei Kuraev Deacon of the Russian Orthodox Church Andrey Kuraev has proposed to amend the Labour code of Russia two additional days off for representatives of all confessions, which they could use to participate in religious holidays. About this Kuraev said in an interview with the Agency urban news “Moscow”. “Atheists, too, can provide such weekends are for relaxing with the family or in addition to the release,” shared deacon. In his opinion, the proposal of the liberal democratic party on the introduction of additional days off, the Monday after Easter is not too constructive, as important service in this day is not happening. Kurayev proposed to make it a public holiday Maundy Thursday (the day during Holy week, which recall the last supper — approx. “Of the tape.ru”), which most Orthodox are unable to meet due to work schedule. A bill that would give the Russians an additional output

Matvienko said Russia’s lack of anti-Ukrainian sentiment

Valentina Matvienko The Russians can see the difference between the Ukrainian people and the current Kiev leadership. This opinion in an interview with radio Sputnik was expressed by the Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko, reports “Parlamentskaya Gazeta” on Tuesday, April 18. “In Russia there is no anti-Ukrainian sentiments. We criticize the Ukrainian government, saying it honestly, openly. Because the government and the people are two different substances”, — said Matvienko. The Senator stressed that the power elite, such as the one that now is in the Ukraine, “in shame, sooner or later, but the people remain”. In addition, she expressed hope that the “dark times” in relations between the two countries, which will unite much sooner or later will be held. “There will come a time when we will again be friends and visit each other”, — concluded the MP. June 2, “Levada-center” published the results of a