Day: May 11, 2017

Permanent representative to the EU, told when to wait for the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions

Politics

Permanent representative to the EU, told when to wait for the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions Vladimir Chizhov believes that the lifting of the restrictions can happen after the Brexit. Then Brussels and London will not be associated with joint decisions, including sanctions. BRUSSELS, may 11 — RIA Novosti, Alexander Shishlo. The UK can refuse to participate in sanctions against Russia after secession from the EU (Brexit), believes Russia’s permanent representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov. He called this a “hypothetical”. “But I still hope that before the British exit from the European Union, the issue of sanctions will resolve itself,” said Chizhov in an interview with RIA Novosti. According to the Ambassador, “the negotiation process (Brexit — ed.) and its consequences will affect Russia, albeit indirectly”. The diplomat recalled that since the exit from the European Union “the UK would no longer be bound by the provisions of the EU

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Named possible candidates for the post of the head of the FBI

Politics

Named possible candidates for the post of the head of the FBI The American Fox News channel announced the names of five possible candidates for the position of FBI Director, which became vacant on 9 may. CNN, in turn, also placed the short-list of candidates for the post, and to include acting Bureau chief. In the list released by Fox News, was a former presidential candidate and Governor of new Jersey Chris Christie, ex-head of NYPD’s ray Kelly, a Congressman from South Carolina Trey gowdy, a former Deputy attorney General Kenneth Weinstein, and the former head of the TSA John Pistol. In turn, CNN published its list of the most probable candidates on a post of the head of the FBI. Besides those already mentioned, Christy, Kelly, gowdy and Pistola, the vacant place can occupy the former new York mayor Rudolph Giuliani and first Deputy of former Director James Comey

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Anatoly Antonov is waiting for parliamentary approval

Politics

Anatoly Antonov is waiting for parliamentary approval Question about sending his Ambassador to the United States in the state Duma and the Federation Council will consider before the end of may. As it became known””, in the near future in the relevant committees of the state Duma and the Federation Council will hold hearings on the appointment of Deputy foreign Minister Anatoly Antonov the Russian Ambassador to the United States. It is assumed that it will replace the current Russian Ambassador to Washington Sergei Kislyak in July, after a meeting of presidents of Russia and the United States. Sergei Kislyak in Moscow, however, already have plans: according to Kommersant, Russia has put forward his candidacy to head new UN body — the Office for the fight against terrorism, whose head is equivalent in status to the Deputy Secretary. That Antonov is a key candidate for the post of Russian Ambassador

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Duterte sent troops to the disputed island in South China sea

World

The Philippines began sending troops and materiel to the disputed island of Titus in the South China sea (SCS). On Thursday, may 11, the Associated Press reports. It is noted that Manila is prepared for construction work that includes strengthening and lengthening the runway, construction of dock and other facilities. This Philippine authorities are ready to spend 32 million dollars. The head of the Western command of the armed forces Raul del Rosario announced that the original collateral has been delivered to Titus last week. It is noted that this island is close to the reef sub — one of the Islands of the Spratly archipelago, where he built military facilities of China. The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte previously stated that it intends to build on Titus barracks. Islands in the South China sea are the subject of a territorial dispute between China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei and

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Russian photographer in the oval office have alarmed the former Deputy Director of the CIA

World

Former employees of the American intelligence services alarmed by the presence of the press photographer of TASS, the meeting between the President of the United States Donald trump and Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov in the oval office on may 10. About it writes The Washington Post. Former employees criticized the White house for issuing such a level of access to Russian state news Agency. According to them, it can threaten security. They suggested that the photographer could carry a listening device, hiding it in his technique. This subject commented David Cohen, who served as the Deputy Director of the CIA under the previous President Barack Obama. On Twitter he expressed the opinion that to let Russian photographer with all his equipment in the Oval office was not a good idea. In the US administration, in turn, said that before entering the area of the White house

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The Minister of defence of Germany has refused to resign because of the Nazis in the Bundeswehr

World

Ursula von der Leyen The Minister of defence of Germany Ursula von der Leyen does not believe that needs to resign after the recent scandals in the Bundeswehr. The head of the Department said, responding to a reporter’s question Stern. “I blame myself that has not done before this problem [of extremism in the armed forces of Germany] close. Now I realize that it was a mistake,” — said the Minister. Currently, the office of the military counterintelligence investigates 280 suspected cases associated with far-right sentiments and reveals the existence of extremist networks in the Bundeswehr. The defense Minister also stated the need to reform the armed forces of Germany, in particular, we are talking about the “redefining of traditional values and improving political education in the army.” However, as Stern notes, citing data from the poll conducted by YouGov, the majority of Germans believe that Ursula von der Leyen

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Buryat Deputy accused of a drunken hit a police officer in the Victory Day

Russia

Sergey Maneshin Deputy of the national Khural (HX, Parliament) of Buryatia Sergey Mezenin in the Victory Day has made arrival on the employee of traffic police, while being in a state of alcoholic intoxication. On Thursday, may 11, writes the edition “Baikal Daily” with reference to the message in the group “accident 03 RUS | ULAN-UDE” the social network “Vkontakte”. “On may 9 my friend the policeman had run MP HX, also drunk! Started to argue, not wanting to break the cordon. After swearing picked up and ran over, dropped on the pavement guy,” said who wished to remain anonymous to the author. It is also attached to the post the of a official document, which allegedly recorded the incident. It follows from the text that the offender was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser, and the victim provided traffic safety at carrying out of festive events on the occasion of

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The Fund of Dr. Lisa renamed

Russia

Founded by Elizaveta Glinka, known as Dr. Lisa, the Fund “Fair use” is officially renamed. About it RIA Novosti said a member of the Board of the organization Natalia Avilova. “The organization’s staff, volunteers, guide — to, on the one hand, to maintain continuity, and on the other to reflect in the title the name of the founder of the organization Elizabeth Glinka — decided to change the name. And now our organization will be called “Fair use Dr. Lisa”” she said. The relevant documents are submitted to the Ministry of justice. It is planned that all procedures will be completed within a month. The Fund also will change the status — it will work as an international charitable organization. After the death of Glinka President of the Foundation was the journalist Ksenia Sokolova, which was previously a Trustee of the organization. Elizaveta Glinka was among the passengers of the

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About 70 militants* surrendered during the capture of Tabka, said in the coalition

Events

About 70 militants* surrendered during the capture of Tabka, said in the coalition WASHINGTON, may 11 — RIA Novosti. About 70 militants grouping “Islamic state”* surrendered during the capture of the city tabka in Syria, according to the headquarters of the coalition led by USA against ISIS*. The release of Tabka on Wednesday said the “Syrian democratic forces” (SDF) and the “Syrian Arab coalition” who carried out the operation with the support of U.S. forces and allies in March. The release of Tabka on Wednesday said the “Syrian democratic forces” (SDF) and the “Syrian Arab coalition” who carried out the operation with the support of U.S. forces and allies in March. “Around 70 militants* accept the conditions of the SDF, which has included the destruction of improvised explosive devices around the dam (near the town — ed.), the surrender of all heavy weapons of the IG* and the withdrawal of

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