Day: August 17, 2017

Aircraft with failed brakes crashed into a guardrail terminal in Vnukovo

Russia

Archive photo At the Moscow airport Vnukovo the plane Boeing-767 of airline “UTair” crashed into a metal fence of the VIP terminal. On Thursday, August 17, reports REN TV. According to TV channel, this happened while towing the side of the hangar. The plane’s brakes failed and it rammed the tail of the fence. Boeing received severe damage to the rear right and left sections. An evaluation of its technical condition. “Izvestia” also writing about this incident and published photos of the aircraft. “After installation of thrust pads, activate the Parking brake and disengagement of tow bar there was a spontaneous movement of an aircraft (the aircraft) back and clash of the rear fuselage with metal gas barrier,” the newspaper reported, citing a source. At the same time, the Federal news Agency (FAN) indicates that the airport representatives deny this information. Later in “UTair” reported “to the Tape.ru” that the

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The Russians chose foreign policy priorities

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The majority of Russians (59 percent) believe that a priority of foreign policy of the state should be to ensure a peaceful and safe existence of the country. This is evidenced by the data of the survey “Levada-Center”, published by the “Interfax”. According to 49 percent of respondents, the main should be the restoration of Russia’s prestige on the world stage, while 41 percent believes it’s more important to protect domestic producers. Also among the priorities listed maintaining friendly relations with the most developed countries (27 per cent), conflict resolution in hot spots and counter terrorism together with other countries (21 percent), to counter the growth of influence of the United States (19 percent) and the strengthening of Russia’s influence in the world (14 percent). The survey “Levada-center” was held from 22 to 26 June. It was attended by 1,600 people from 48 regions of the country. In June, “Levada-center”

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A terrorist attack in Barcelona that is known at the moment

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A terrorist attack in Barcelona that is known at the moment In Barcelona, the van drove into a crowd of people walking on Las Ramblas, there are dead and wounded. Spanish police has called the incident a terrorist attack, detained a suspect. That is known at this time at RBC. 16фотографий16фотографий16фотографий What happened 17 Aug at 17:05 local time, the van at high speed drove into a crowd of people on La Rambla — the main pedestrian street of Barcelona. Newspaper El Pais says that the van turned onto a pedestrian street at the time, when people were crossing the road at traffic lights. The police of Barcelona has described the incident as a terrorist attack. Suspected of hitting people fled the scene, accurate information about the number of criminals there. According the local newspaper El Periodico, near the scene, gunfire was heard. Currently detained one suspect in the terrorist

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Media: the Boqueria market in Barcelona shooting occurred

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Media: the Boqueria market in Barcelona shooting occurred In addition, as reported by Reuters, two armed men broke into one of the restaurants. 15фотографий15фотографий15фотографий MADRID, 17 Aug. /TASS/. The shooting occurred on Thursday at a market in Barcelona. This was reported by the newspaper El Periodico. Earlier in the city a pickup truck ran into bystanders. According to police, there are victims. In addition, as reported by Reuters, two armed men broke into one of the restaurants of Barcelona. La policía detrás de los autores del atentado. #ULTIMAHORA #Barcelona #Boqueria pic.twitter.com/SG3Eb0OsjO — Kitana (@EskrotaRota) 17 Aug 2017 During the download an error has occurred.

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The police of Barcelona considers the impact on people in downtown attack

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The police of Barcelona considers the impact on people in downtown attack According to eyewitnesses, killed at least three people, injured dozens. 16фотографий16фотографий16фотографий TASS, August 17. The police of Barcelona finds the pedestrians in the tourist centre of the attack, according to AFP news Agency. The incident occurred in the area of Las Ramblas. As reported by the newspaper El Pais, the driver of the vehicle has not yet been detained. It was reported that at the moment shootings and the Boqueria market in the city centre. According to available data, in the result of incident killed at least three people, injured dozens. The newspaper “Vanguardia” said that the metro station near the scene are closed. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Twitter that maintains contact with local authorities and emergency services in connection with the incident. #BARCELONA VAN DRIVER ATTACK Height: 1,70 mClothes: White shirt with blue stripes pic.twitter.com/hTcau7lbcl

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Media reported about the seizure of hostages in the restaurant of Barcelona

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Continued: the personality of the one involved in the terrorist attack in Barcelona The driver of the van that ran into pedestrian in Barcelona, barricaded himself in the Turkish restaurant, taking hostages. On Thursday, August 17, according to the newspaper El Periodico, citing TV-3. Earlier, Reuters was informed of two armed men broke into the establishment after a car drove into a crowd of people in pedestrian street. Data showed that the actions of the driver of the car killed at least two people, about 20 were injured. He fled the scene. The area is cordoned off, the subway station and shops are closed. The Federal tourism Agency RIA Novosti said that at the moment the program checks whether the Russians among the victims. “Of course, now the height of the season, and Barcelona is one of the most attractive places for Russian tourists. But how many exactly — we

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The CIA has warned about the possibility of a terrorist attack in Barcelona for two months

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American intelligence had warned the police of Spanish Catalonia that Barcelona can become a target for a terrorist attack. On Thursday, August 17, reported the newspaper El Periodico. The publication writes that the warning came from the CIA two months ago. It was called not only the city but also the street on which may occur attack. The origin of the information the newspaper is not specified. Among the factors that make Barcelona an easy target for terrorists, mentioned poor equipment and training of local officers and the town’s popularity among tourists: the extremists prefer to arrange attacks where they will cause the greatest impact. In addition, plays the role that the territory of modern Catalonia was previously part of the geographical education of al Andalus, inhabited by Muslims in the Middle ages. August 17, in Las Ramblas in Central Barcelona minibus ran over a pedestrian. As a result of

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Scientists have found that compounds from marine herbs inhibit the development of cancer

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Scientists have found that compounds from marine herbs inhibit the development of cancer VLADIVOSTOK, August 17 — RIA Novosti. Young scientists of the far Eastern Federal University and far East branch of RAS have established that biologically active compounds from sea grass is able to suppress the growth of cancer cells, according to the University. “The study of pharmacological activity of luteolin disulfate (DSL) of the sea grass Zostera Asiatica have shown its anticarcinogenic properties and pronounced therapeutic effect… the Study was conducted on models of skin carcinogenesis (type of cancer) in laboratory animals. After 15 weeks of the experiment in the groups treated DSL, the number and size of tumors, the frequency of appearance of new lesions, the growth rate was at least 1.5 times lower compared to the group where the substance is not used”, — stated in the message. According to the undergraduate programs of Biology, School

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