The Chinese fighter intercepted a U.S. air force plane Two su-30 of the Chinese air force was scrambled to intercept American military aircraft Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix of the East China sea. About it reports NBC News, citing two sources in military circles. WC-135 is a special aircraft of the U.S. air force, whose task is the analysis of the atmosphere for the detection and identification of nuclear explosions. According to sources, he conducted a standard work in neutral airspace, when he appeared next to him fighting the Russian-made aircraft. A team of American aircraft, which in the jargon of the pilots is called “sniffer” or “weather bird,” praised the actions of interception as “unprofessional”. According to officials, the corresponding note was sent to Beijing by the relevant diplomatic channels. On 4 may, two fifth generation fighter F-22 U.S. air force intercepted and escorted a pair of Russian missile-carrying bomber
Day: May 19, 2017
In Iran the presidential election campaign started
In Iran the presidential election campaign started TEHRAN, may 19 — RIA Novosti. Polling stations opened on Friday in all cities of Iran on the election of a new President, according to the national electoral Commission. According to the Commission, have the right to vote approximately 56 million people. Just opened about 63 thousand plots. Four candidates are: the incumbent President Hassan Rouhani, Ayatollah Ibrahim Raisi, former Vice President Mostafa Hashemi-Taba and the candidate of the conservatives Mostafa Agha Mirsalim. If none of them will score in the first round more than 50% of the votes, a week later held a second round involving the two candidates with the highest number of votes. Simultaneously with presidential in Iran, elections to municipal councils and elections to the Parliament. Elections will be held under reinforced security measures, they will provide about 300 thousand employees of law enforcement bodies.
Brazil’s President refused to resign
Michel Temer The President of Brazil Michel Temer declared that will not retire, despite the record, which he allegedly discusses “buying the silence” of former speaker of the house, Eduardo Cunha. His words conveys the Agence France Presse. What specifically was discussed was not reported. When it became known about the appearance record, opponents of the current government called for the investigation of the case. The judge of the Federal Supreme court of Brazil Edson Fuckin gave permission for the opening of a criminal case. Thus Temer officially became a suspect in corruption. The President denies the accusations. Amid the scandal, the decision to resign was made by the Minister of culture of Brazil, Roberto Freire, reports TASS with reference to the channel “Globo”. Official confirmation of this information yet. After the start of the next political crisis in the country, the Bovespa index of the Brazilian stock exchange in
Entering the crowd in new York the driver “heard voices”
Richard Rojas The driver drove into a crowd in new York, told police that “heard voices” and thought that I would die. On Friday, may 19, the Associated Press reports, citing two sources in law enforcement bodies. Examination found the body of 26-year-old former military Richard Rojas (Richard Rojas) alcohol, now it check on drugs. Rojas is already known to the police. In 2008 and 2015 he was arrested for drunk driving. A week ago he was arrested after threatening notary with a knife, saying that he stole his identity. The man in the red Honda drove into a crowd of people on times square in the afternoon of 18 may. The incident occurred at the intersection of 45th street and Broadway. Eyewitnesses said that the driver acted deliberately. According to them, the car rode against the traffic and on the sidewalk, knocking down pedestrians. The incident killed 18-year-old girl,
Trump revealed the name of the main applicant for a post of the head of the FBI
Joe Lieberman The President of the United States Donald trump confirmed that the main contender for the post of FBI Director is Joe Lieberman (Joe Lieberman). He said this during a joint press conference with his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos, reports the Associated Press. Trump said that soon will officially announce the name of the new head of power Department. He refused to go into details, tersely answering “Yes” to the question of whether Lieberman, a former Senator from Connecticut, is considered a key candidate for the post. The President has sent in the resignation of FBI Director James Comey on 10 may, on the recommendation of the Minister of justice, attorney General Jeff and Roman sessions. As stated in the letter former FBI Director, he “is not able to effectively lead” the Department. Trump also noted that it is important to find for the FBI, the guide, which
Bulk Usmanov was invited to the debates
Alexei Navalny Oppositionist Alexei Navalny said he was ready to participate in public debate on television with businessman Alisher Usmanov, who put forward against him in the lawsuit on protection of honor and dignity. He said this during the broadcast on your YouTube channel. “Today a lot of the media wrote that they are ready to organize some kind of debate. Turning including Alisher Usmanov Usmanov, saying that I’m willing to participate in them. If you are not afraid of dialogue, if you are willing to not answer in video mode and in the mode of debate — please, I’m not afraid,” — said Navalny. May 18, Alisher Usmanov wrote an appeal to the Internet audience on the eve of litigation with Alexei Navalny, who is the defendant in an action for slander of entrepreneur. In the 12-minute recording Usmanov denies the charges against him. Later, the opposition leader has
In the Federation Council commented on the draft law about U.S. sanctions for its support of Damascus
Konstantin Kosachev Possible US sanctions against Russia for supporting official Damascus say that for Washington, the fight against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is more important than fighting terrorism. This was written by the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Konstantin Kosachev on his page on Facebook on Thursday, may 18. “One particular Assad as a target for attacks is much more convenient than terrorism, against which no effective recipes, and those that have interaction with Russia, Iran and Assad the same — very uncomfortable,” said the legislator. According to the Senator, the new restrictions — a consequence of the impact of U.S. missiles on the airfield shirt. “Sanctions initiatives is, in fact, confirm that the White house was correct in his assessment of the events in Syria and in choosing lines of behavior,” he explained. Kosachev also noted that by its actions the us authorities essentially deprive
The inhabitant of Ekaterinburg was thrown from the balcony of kittens, a puppy and a rabbit
In Yekaterinburg opened a criminal case on animal cruelty in relation to men, who, according to eyewitness accounts, thrown from the window of Pets. This was reported on the website of the MIA in Sverdlovsk region. The incident occurred on Friday, may 12, on the street. The man was thrown from the balcony of the third floor several kittens, a puppy and a rabbit. The affected animals were taken by passers-by, but some Pets died from his injuries. It was established that the suspect — 44-year-old local resident, previously convicted for murder. He lives with his wife and two minor children. It is noted that sometimes he is aggressive and using drugs. During the interrogation, the man behaved inadequately, denied the offence and also the fact that he kept Pets. In October 2016, a resident of Chelyabinsk, after a quarrel with his wife because of jealousy thrown from the window
Arrivals in the crowd at times square in new York, the driver was mentally ill
Arrivals in the crowd at times square in new York, the driver was mentally ill He ran from the car screaming, and later told the police that he hears voices. Moscow. May 19. INTERFAX.RU — a Man drove into a crowd of pedestrians on times square in the heart of new York city, killing 18-year-old girl and 22 others injured, was not a terrorist, most likely, he has a mental disorder, the Associated Press reports. According to the Agency, once people hit the car overturned, left two wheels up, the driver, 26-year-old former employee of the U.S. Navy Richard Rojas, shouting ran out of it and tried to escape, waving his arms. He later told police that “hearing voices” and thought I would die. So, most likely, as consider in law enforcement bodies, it is not about terrorism, but about the mental problems. Two sources of AP said that Rojas
In New Moscow extinguished the fire in the administrative building
In New Moscow extinguished the fire in the administrative building MOSCOW, may 19 — RIA Novosti. Fire in administrative building in New Moscow extinguished, reported the press service of EMERCOM of Moscow. Earlier it was reported that later that night there was a fire between the second floor and the roof of the office building in Moscow, at the village of the Pipeline, the settlement of Sosenskoye, the house 6. “In a 2-storey administrative building was a fire between the second floor and roof on a total area of about 150 square meters. Firefighters prevented the spread of fire, and at 04 hours and 42 minutes the fire was extinguished. Information on victims did not arrive”, — is spoken in the message.