In the United States robot R2-D2 from “Star wars” was sold at auction for $2.76 million MOSCOW, 29 Jun — RIA Novosti. The robot R2-D2 from the legendary Saga “Star wars” sold at auction in the US for 2.76 million dollars, reports the associated Press. The organizers of the auction house Profiles in History in Calabasas (California) reported that the robot has become the top lot of the auction. Who became the owner of R2-D2, is not specified. #StarWars R2-D2 droid sells for $2.76 M at auction https://t.co/txayICk0YX pic.twitter.com/jWbmBmBEYF — Hollywood Reporter (@THR) 28 Jun 2017 The auction also presented were the lightsaber of the Jedi Luke Skywalker from the first two episodes, pushed under the hammer for 450 thousand dollars and a Darth Vader helmet, sold for 96 thousand dollars. “Star wars” was invented by the American Director George Lucas in the early 1970-ies. Six episodes of the Saga
Day: June 29, 2017
The chamber complained to the Ministry of health to the investigative Committee and the Prosecutor General’s office
The chamber complained to the Ministry of health to the investigative Committee and the Prosecutor General’s office Because of the actions of the Ministry of health in 2016, 5.4 million people have not received high-tech medical aid quota, and 40% of the funds allocated for the purchase of vaccines, went to the drug available in abundance, were recorded by the auditors. The chamber has studied the activities of the Ministry of health in 2016, and sent the test results to the Prosecutor General and the Investigative Committee, the conclusion, which is at the disposal of RBC. The audit office concluded that the budget statements of the Ministry of health unreliable. Thus, the Ministry did not take into account “intangible assets” totaling $ 121,3 million roubles and has not conducted an inventory under construction. And since the Ministry of health brought to their institutions 1.6 billion rubles., 5.4 million people in
Oncologists in Moscow started treatment applied to Putin resident Apatite
Applied during a straight line President Vladimir Putin, a sick cancer of a resident of the city of Apatity (Murmansk region) Daria Starikov began to treat the Moscow oncologists. About it RIA Novosti was informed in scientific research Institute of Oncology Herzen. “After repeated consultation, she was prescribed a course of treatment in accordance with her underlying disease. She was transferred to the relevant Department, and our experts began its implementation”, — said the doctors. June 19, the Council of leading oncologists of Russia and the Ministry of health experts, it was decided to deliver the girl to Moscow. For her from the Ramenskoye airfield near Moscow flew the plane EMERCOM. 16 Jun Starikov was urgently taken to the intensive care unit. After her condition stabilized, the girl was taken to the Murmansk regional hospital. During a straight line on 15 June Starikov has complained that initially the doctors treated
Russian Orthodox Church refused to marry couples on the family Day
The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) can marry couples in the Day of family, love and fidelity, since July 8 falls on one of the days of Peter’s post, reports TASS with reference to the Archpriest Dmitry Roshchin. “July 8 always Petrovsky post, so it is impossible to perform the sacrament of marriage”, — he said. The priest said that those who enter into a Church marriage it the feast of saints Peter and Fevronia can do it September 19 — day of remembrance of the relics of Peter from the Annunciation monastery to the Holy Trinity convent of Murom Febronia to the relics. However, he noted that the Church pays much attention to the support of the institution of the family and supports a holiday celebrated on 8 July. The day of family, love and fidelity is celebrated in Russia since 2008 and coincides with the Church the feast day
In Ekaterinburg from 11-year-old girl caught fire in the hands of a smartphone
In Yekaterinburg 11-year-old girl has received a thermal burn due to the fact that in her hands caught fire smartphone. This was reported on the website of the Investigative Department of the RF IC in Sverdlovsk region. Carried out pre-investigation checks on the fact of injury. The investigators have to establish all circumstances of incident, nature of injuries and the severity of the caused harm to health of the girl. Law enforcement officers questioned the victim, her parents, as well as representatives of the cellular interior, where they purchased a phone. The model, as well as the name of the salon not specified. At the end of last year, Samsung received more than 700 reports of incidents related to faulty equipment. Recorded nine cases of injuries, including a broken jaw, as well as the ignition. After multiple cases of spontaneous combustion Samsung turned to partners with a request to stop
At the University of the U.S. state of Kentucky explosion
At the University of the U.S. state of Kentucky explosion MOSCOW, 29 Jun — RIA Novosti. The University administration Murray State University in the U.S. state of Kentucky reported an explosion in one of the buildings. “In the hall of the Richmond explosion. At the place of work of emergency services. Please do not approach the scene,” — said on the official page of the University administration in Twitter. The details of the incident are not specified. BREAKING: Explosion At Murray State University Dormhttps://t.co/c4aoXBvd7Q pic.twitter.com/TlZU56o3Av — LEX 18 News (@LEX18News) 28 Jun 2017
The jury will continue voting for the verdict by the accused in the murder of Nemtsov
The jury will continue voting for the verdict by the accused in the murder of Nemtsov MOSCOW, 29 Jun — RIA Novosti. The jury in the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov on Thursday will continue the voting on the verdict by the accused. It was expected that the jury will deliver a verdict Wednesday, but the discussion in total took eight hours, they took a break until 11.00 am Thursday. It is clear that one or more defendants, at least one of the episodes of the jury tend to believe to be guilty — this is evidenced by the fact the vote regarding leniency, which became known during the trial of the issues. But the details and about what exactly the episode and the accused in question is not yet clear. The defendants are the alleged killer Zaur Dadayev, Khamzat, who, according to investigators, co-conspirators supplied information and had to
The attorney General of Venezuela said on state terrorism in the country
The attorney General of Venezuela said on state terrorism in the country MOSCOW, June 28. /TASS/. The attorney General of Venezuela, Luis Ortega Diaz on Wednesday accused the government of state terrorism and ignoring the rights of citizens. “I think that in our country the state terrorism in which were lost the right to demonstrations, which are brutally suppressed the protests, in which civilians prosecuted by military courts, in which searches are carried out without permission,” she said at a press conference, broadcasted via the app Periscope. Diaz also called illegal the decision of the Supreme court, resolved to confer powers of prosecution office of the Commissioner for human rights. “They give you to conduct investigations of violations of human rights to those who might violate them,” said she. In her opinion, the actions of the court is directed to “discontinue the prosecution”. From the beginning of April in Venezuela
The attorney General of Venezuela said on state terrorism in the country
The attorney General of Venezuela said on state terrorism in the country MOSCOW, June 28. /TASS/. The attorney General of Venezuela, Luis Ortega Diaz on Wednesday accused the government of state terrorism and ignoring the rights of citizens. “I think that in our country the state terrorism in which were lost the right to demonstrations, which are brutally suppressed the protests, in which civilians prosecuted by military courts, in which searches are carried out without permission,” she said at a press conference, broadcasted via the app Periscope. Diaz also called illegal the decision of the Supreme court, resolved to confer powers of prosecution office of the Commissioner for human rights. “They give you to conduct investigations of violations of human rights to those who might violate them,” said she. In her opinion, the actions of the court is directed to “discontinue the prosecution”. From the beginning of April in Venezuela
US introduce new security measures against foreign aircraft
US introduce new security measures against foreign aircraft WASHINGTON, June 28 — RIA Novosti, Dmitry Zlatarev. USA announced Wednesday the introduction of new security measures concerning foreign passenger planes flying into the country from abroad. The Minister of internal security of the USA John Kelly in a statement on this occasion expressed confidence that all airlines will adopt the new measures. He also warned that the steps will not be the last in the issue of tightening security. “Inaction is not an option,” stressed the Minister. For its part, the us officials clarified that the enhanced measures to check passengers and their personal electronic devices on the subject of explosive devices touch two thousand flights arriving in the United States every day of the 280 airports in 105 countries. As stated by Reuters of European and American officials, the airlines will have 21 days to implement measures to check for