© Vadim Zhernov/TASS MOSCOW, April 18. /TASS/. The Russian delegation went to Egypt for the next stage of negotiations to supply equipment communication and control for helicopter “Mistral”. About this TASS said a source in the military-technical cooperation of Russia with other States. “The talks continue, the Russian delegation left for Egypt to discuss with the Egyptian side the parameters of a possible transaction with technical proposals on equipment communication and control”, – said the Agency interlocutor.
Day: April 18, 2017
Biologists have found a new “bunker” of HIV in the human body
Biologists have found a new “bunker” of HIV in the human body MOSCOW, April 17 — RIA Novosti. The immunodeficiency virus can hide not only in immune blood cells, but also in the so-called macrophages, which complicate the process of his “exile” from the body in the treatment of chronic infection, say scientists in an article published in the journal Nature Medicine. “This is revolutionary in its significance the findings as they show that HIV can hide not only in T-cells, but also in other tissues of the body. The fact that HIV is able to survive inside macrophages, means that any therapy needs to be able to destroy the virus in two very different cell types,” said Jenna Honeycutt (Honeycutt Jenna) from the University of North Carolina at chapel hill (USA). As the scientists explain, today, HIV patients can live for tens of years, thanks to antiretroviral drugs —
More than half of the paintings of Russian artists on the examination are counterfeit
More than half of the paintings of Russian artists on the examination are counterfeit Moscow. April 17. INTERFAX.RU More than 55% of the art works of Russian authors in the examination are forged, the most popular among counterfeiters are Ivan Aivazovsky, Ivan Shishkin, Konstantin Korovin, Isaac Levitan, reported “Interfax” in the center of the research independent review (NINE) name Tretyakov on Monday. That rating specialists was conducting 10 th examination. “By the end of 2016, iare P. M. Tretyakov notes the increase in requests for examination of art objects — paintings, drawings, decorative arts — 20%, but the proportion of fakes or copies of the original artwork remains stable for 8 years: from 50% to 60% given to the examination of works are false”, — told “Interfax” in the center of the examination. According to co-founder of NINE Alexander Popov, on the basis of the results of research and analysis
A bearded story. As Peter I was trying to teach the townspeople to shave
A bearded story. As Peter I was trying to teach the townspeople to shave 17 APR 1722 Peter I introduced sue beards for the believers. A man is not willing to part with such “decoration” for religious reasons, had to pay for it considerable for those times money — 50 rubles per year. One of the most famous bearded men in history, the English naturalist and Explorer Charles Darwin called the beard decoration that enhanced the attractiveness of males in the eyes of the opposite sex. Over the years, the symbol of masculinity has got a new meaning, becoming the sign and shows a certain social status of its owner and even talking about his financial position. In different times the authorities tried to take control of the beards of its citizens. So, in Ancient Egypt it afford could only Pharaoh. In the Roman Empire the opposite — the facial
In Istanbul started the protest are dissatisfied with the outcome of the referendum
In Istanbul started the protest are dissatisfied with the outcome of the referendum Moscow. April 17. INTERFAX.RU Opponents of Turkey’s transition to a presidential form of government organized protests in the country’s largest city Istanbul, said on Monday Agency AP. The protests were triggered in connection with people’s dissatisfaction with the results of the past on the eve of the referendum. Second night of protests in #beşiktaş despite heavy rain. Police riot vans parked around the corner. #istanbul #Turkey #Referendum pic.twitter.com/JARjSBRXgx — sharon (@paisley_trees) 17 APR 2017 Protesters marched through the districts of Besiktas and Kadikoy with posters on which was written “No, we will win”, they also shouted “Thief, murderer Erdogan”. #YavşAKseçimKurumu sizin halk sokakta yaptığınız haksızlığı protesto ediyor #Referendum #HayırBitmediDahaYeniBaslıyor #hayırbizkazandık pic.twitter.com/YTemg4xx70 — Osmanalt (@osman47mardin) 17 APR 2017 The Agency noted that representatives of the Turkish opposition demanded cancellation of the results of the referendum, stating irregularities in
The permanent representative of the DPRK at the UN said that Pyongyang will conduct another nuclear test
The permanent representative of the DPRK at the UN said that Pyongyang will conduct another nuclear test UN, April 17 — RIA Novosti. The DPRK will hold a new, the sixth, the nuclear tests when it deems it necessary, said first Deputy permanent representative of the DPRK to the UN Kim Ying Ren. “It will take place at that time and in that place, when it deems it necessary in our headquarters,” he said at a press conference at the UN. The Security Council should discuss the violation of the DPRK’s non-proliferation regime at the initiative of the presiding security Council of the United States on April 28.
The permanent representative of the DPRK: Pyongyang is ready to respond to any US military plans
The permanent representative of the DPRK: Pyongyang is ready to respond to any US military plans UN, April 17 — RIA Novosti. North Korea ready to respond to any US military plans, said the permanent representative of the DPRK to the UN Kim Ying Ren. “The DPRK is ready to respond to any military plans that I wish the Americans,” he said. On Sunday, joint chiefs of staff of the armed forces of South Korea reported about the failed missile launch of the DPRK. According to the South Korean military, Pyongyang tried to hold the start uncertain missiles in the County, yuktae-Dong province of hamkyung province. The type of missile is not yet known, but experts do not exclude that it could be a ballistic missile medium-range KN-15. After the missile launch, the Japanese government has created a crisis headquarters in the office of the Prime Minister and the South
Erdogan called the referendum victory over the crusaders
Recep Erdgasproduzent: OSCE stated about violations during the Turkish referendum Turkish citizens voted in the country’s transition to a presidential form of government, despite the opposition of “those who have the worldview of the crusaders.” This opinion was expressed by Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his words on Monday, April 17, Reuters. “We struggled against all enemies (…) But we survived as a nation. We can only bow in front of our shrines and more to anyone”, — quotes RIA Novosti Erdogan. According to him, after Turkey becomes a presidential Republic, it will be even stronger. 16 April, Turkey held a referendum on amendments to the Constitution. According to preliminary results, the amendment was voted 51.4%. The final results will be announced in 11-12 days after appeals. The opposition stated about violations during the referendum, in particular, criticized the decision of the electoral Commission to count valid ballots and envelopes
The DPRK has vowed to continue missile tests
Continued: the United States expressed the desire to peacefully solve the DPRK nuclear issue North Korea will continue missile tests, despite international condemnation and the increased military tension with the United States. About it in interview of BBC News was announced by Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Korea Han song-Ryul. “We will conduct missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis,” said a North Korean official. He also warned about the possibility of full-scale war if the USA would be so “reckless to use military means” against Pyongyang. Previously, on 17 April, the permanent representative of the DPRK to the UN Kim In Ryong said that the United States created in the region a dangerous situation, “in which nuclear war could start at any moment.” The Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow will not accept “nuclear adventurous actions” of Pyongyang, but stressed that
Thousands of opponents of amending the Constitution took to the streets of Istanbul
On the streets of Istanbul late on Monday evening, April 17, left thousands of opponents of the constitutional amendments broadening the powers of the President. It is reported by Yahoo! News. At least a thousand protesters gathered on the European side of the city in the district of beşiktaş, another two thousand — on the Asian side, in Kadikoy. Supporters of the position “No” on last Sunday the referendum on constitutional amendments are outraged by recent changes in the voting process. The protesters walked to the building of the Supreme electoral Council with the slogan “We are shoulder to shoulder against fascism”, “a”No” won.” In the houses located along the route of the protesters, residents exposed from the Windows, pots and pans to show solidarity. The police usually do not suppress the protests, but cautioned against using too harsh slogans. In other Turkish cities also held protests. In Antalya, was