Day: August 30, 2017

Peskov declined to comment on the actions of their children

Russia

Dmitry Peskov Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that he did not intend to discuss the activities of family members. His words to the correspondent “Tapes.ru” on Wednesday, August 30. “My family and I with anybody do not intend to discuss do not intend to accept any information about my family from someone else,” — said the official representative of the Kremlin. At the same time, he admitted that he is wary of the endeavours of his daughter Elizabeth, which has been supporting community projects. In response to a request of journalists to comment on new Internet publication about the lifestyle of his son, Peskov said that saw nothing, and information received from colleagues. On 17 August, the son of press Secretary of the Russian leader Nikolai Cols called provocation film-investigation of the Fund of struggle against corruption (FBK), founded by opposition leader Alexei Navalny. In

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Putin called for an inclusive approach for efficient development of the Arctic

Russia

Vladimir Putin Russia in the implementation of plans for the development of the Arctic is ready for close cooperation with all stakeholders. This is stated in welcoming the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to participants and guests of the VII international meeting of the Arctic Council, observer States and foreign scientific community, according to Tassthe Wednesday, August 30. The head of state noted the importance of an open approach. “An open, equitable, effective approach is necessary for effective economic development of the Arctic, to strengthen the international political, economic, and social dialogue aimed at addressing the pressing issues of the region,” the President said in the address, which was read by the Secretary of the Russian security Council Nikolai Patrushev. The President added that Russia pays special attention to the protection of the unique natural environment of the North, distinctive culture and lifestyle of indigenous peoples. He called

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Accused of beating blogger in Gorky Park was arrested for 1.5 months

Events

Accused of beating blogger in Gorky Park was arrested for 1.5 months Roots Makarov will remain under arrest until October 13, the defense intends to appeal the decision. MOSCOW, August 30. /TASS/. Khamovnichesky court in Moscow to 13 Oct sanctioned the arrest of the son of the actor of the TV series “Interns” Korney Makarov, accused of beating to death a blogger Stanislav Dumkina in the Park. Gorky. About it the correspondent of TASS from the courtroom. “The petition of the investigation to meet, to elect against Makarova measure in the form of arrest for a period of 1 month and 14 days — until October 13,” announced the judge. Protection intends to appeal against this decision.

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The UN has named the estimated number of victims of Syrian conflict

Politics

The UN has named the estimated number of victims of Syrian conflict UN, 30 Jul — RIA Novosti. The number of victims of the conflict in Syria may reach half a million people, said Deputy UN Secretary-General for humanitarian Affairs Stephen O’brien. He reiterated the need to transfer the Syrian dossier to the international criminal court (ICC). Wednesday he last made a report to the UN Security Council in the post of permanent under Secretary for humanitarian Affairs. Earlier on this post was appointed Marc Locock, as the representative of the United Kingdom. “I reiterate my call for the last time in the office of the humanitarian coordinator, members of the UN Security Council to refer the situation, and responsible people in Syria to the international criminal court,” said O’brien. In March 2016, the then UN Secretary-General ban Ki-moon during his visit to Lebanon, said that according to some estimates,

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A single day of voting — 2017: Ryazan oblast

Politics

For the post of head of the Ryazan region will fight five candidates © Alexander Ryumin/TASS Elections of the Governor of the Ryazan region held after February 2017 previous Chapter, Oleg Kovalev, who led the region for almost two terms, wrote a letter of resignation. The President of Russia has appointed acting Governor of a state Duma Deputy from Kaluga region, Nikolai Lyubimov. A history teacher by education first, Lyubimov made in Kaluga career, having to 45 years to work as the head of the regional center, Lieutenant Governor and speaker of the legislative Assembly of the region. It was at this time Kaluga oblast became a leader by volume of attracted investments. In the struggle for a post of the Governor of the Ryazan region the competition he will be the leader of regotdeleniya the “Party of growth” Perekhvatov Alexander, first Secretary of the Ryazan regional Committee of the

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A single day of voting — 2017: Udmurtiya

Politics

Residents of Udmurtia will vote for a new head of the Republic © Vladimir Larionov/TASS Elections of the head of the Udmurt Republic will be held after the previous head of the region Alexander Soloviev in connection with loss of trust was withdrawn by the head of state from office. In April Solovyov was detained on suspicion of receiving 140 million in bribes from the contractors for the construction of bridges in the region. Acting head of the Republic was appointed Alexander Brechalov, who before moving to Izhevsk worked for three years on the post of Secretary of the Public chamber of the Russian Federation and still is the co-Chairman of the Central headquarters of the onf. His candidacy was proposed by the party “United Russia”. CEC had registered five of the eight candidates who have declared their intention to participate in elections. In addition Brechalov is the representative of

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73 Cambodian seamstresses simultaneously fainted

World

In Cambodia 73 textile factory workers Berry simultaneously fainted while working. It is reported by the Cambodian news online portal Fresh News. All the victims were taken to hospitals. It is noted that the doctors diagnosed them with the same symptoms: nausea, dizziness, palpitations. Their condition is estimated as stable. The company at this point employs two thousand people. After the incident, authorities closed the factory until the reasons. Berry releases the products of the brand H&M, said RIA Novosti. In 2011, this same factory had a similar mass loss of consciousness. Then fainted 200 people. The cause of the incident, the doctors and representatives of public organizations called the stuffiness and heat in the shops, not equipped with ventilation systems. There has been speculation about what the accident in the shops in the air got some sort of chemical. Officially, the exact cause of the incident and was not

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Guards, fighters, Erdogan threatened 15 years of prison in the United States

World

The US court has indicted 15 security guards of the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as two Americans and two Canadians for a fight near the residence of the Turkish Ambassador in Washington. About this newspaper the Hürriyet Daily News. According to the publication, they are accused of “conspiracy to commit crimes involving violence against the person by motives of personal hatred.” For it to them threatens till 15 years of prison. Some charged other charges, the newspaper said. Currently, only two of the 19 accused are in custody. 16 may during Erdogan’s visit to Washington at the residence of the Turkish Ambassador to the US clashed. In the scuffle that involved opponents of the current Turkish authorities and the guards of the President. In the result, 11 people were injured. Turkish diplomatic mission in the United States has accused of incident of demonstrators associated with the

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