The US demanded to close the Russian Consulate General in San Francisco

The building of the Consulate General of Russia in San Francescaromana: Tillerson telephoned Lavrov before the closure of the Consulate of Russia in San Francisco USA demanded from Russia to close the Consulate General in San Francisco. This is stated in the report released on Thursday, August 31, a written statement of the chief a press-services of the Department of state Heather Nauert, it is quoted by TASS. Also need to stop working two consular facility in Washington and new York. The decision must be executed before September 2. Previously, Washington has fully complied with the requirement of Moscow to reduce the number of American diplomatic personnel in Russia and currently the two countries have established parity in deprecative. “At the same time, despite the fact that there will be parity in the number used by diplomats and consulates buildings, we decided to give the chance to the Russian side

Media: Latvia is concerned about the plans of the activists to erect a monument to fighters against fascism

Photo: TASS Latvian security Police summoned the leader of the “Union against Nazism” Janis Kuzins after community initiatives to establish in the country a monument to Soviet partisans. According to the newspaper “Izvestia”, an earlier edition published a story about the possible installation of the monument to the partisan Vasily Kononov, who, according to the Agency, is “criminal”, and “the erection of a monument in memory of the partisan impossible.” “I explained that the monument will be dedicated to all the partisans who fought on the side of the coalition”, — told the newspaper cousins. According to him, “the scandal fanned by the local media, who began to write about the monument “the executioner Kononov”. The publication notes that the security Police has said it is ready to test the initiative of members of the community, as the spread of information about a possible installation of the monument may be

Media said, where he could sell the stolen equipment from the military base in the United States

Photo: RIA Novosti Attackers could resell in the Russian Federation of arms and military equipment in the amount of one million dollars, stolen from the military base Fort Campbell in Kentucky, presumably in the period from 2013 to 2016, according to the associated Press, citing witness testimony in court. On Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, held hearings on the case of John Roberts, who is accused of fraud, conspiracy to commit theft and sale of state property and violation of the law on the control of arms exports. According to the Agency, allegedly, he was involved in the resale of stolen from Fort Campbell military battle, including machine guns, parts of weapons, body armor, weapon sights, helmets and medical equipment. As stated in court one of the former “business partners” Roberts, Corey Wilson, they found military prodavali items to the database through the private ads or Facebook, and then tried to

Netanyahu called

Photo: RIA Novosti Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called an example of “fake news” reports local media about the failure of his recent visit to Russia and quoted as a refutation of the Kremlin’s press service. Publication in the social network Facebook the head of the government illustrated by the editorial in one of Israel’s leading Newspapers. The one referring to the Russian Internet resource, claimed a week ago at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Netanyahu was supposedly “close to panic” , unsuccessfully urging Moscow of the danger of Iran’s expansion in Syria. “One of the many examples of the spread of fake news. Yesterday on the front page of “Yediot Ahronot” published an article about the “failure” of my meeting with the President of Russia. The newspaper relied on a dubious source with a single purpose — to cast doubt on the success of important meetings

Plate and mug: what can turn a deceased relative

Plate and mug: what can turn a deceased relative Vinyl records, tableware, flower pots and diamonds from the ashes of a loved one can do many different useful things. The imagination of the businessmen who are engaged in it, is not in place. John Hobson listens to a record on which is recorded his conversations with the late mother, mostly about family. The words are stored on a vinyl record, but it’s not just recording memories. The vinyl contains the remains of Madge Hobson, and in the center of the plate — a picture of her and a description of the main events of life. “Perfect family recording that can be passed from generation to generation,” says the 46-year-old founder of the company And Vynyly Jason Leach. His firm produces such records and is part of a rapidly growing industry. No need to store human cremains in an urn or

Royal disaster. 20 years since the death of Princess Diana

Royal disaster. 20 years since the death of Princess Diana 20 years ago, on the night of 31 August 1997, a black Mercedes at a speed of about 180 km/h crashed into the wall of the tunnel Alma in Paris. In the car were Princess Diana, producer Dodi al-Fayed, the driver and bodyguard. The driver and al Fayed were killed instantly, Diana died in hospital the same night. The bodyguard survived, but due to injuries no circumstances does not remember. Diana was 36 years old. The year before, in 1996, after 15 years of marriage, she divorced her husband, Prince Charles. By this point discord between the spouses existed for about five years. However, even after the divorce, Diana retained the title “Queen of people’s hearts” — so called her admired by her subjects and the media. Her sudden death plunged the people into shock and gave rise to many

Comprehensive guide to the characters of “twin peaks”: then and now

Comprehensive guide to the characters of “twin peaks”: then and now To the finale of “twin peaks” there are only two series — the fate of most of the characters are already clear, and the story that started in 1989, is coming to its logical (surreal) completion. Esquire knows how to change the characters of the series in 25 years. Series8.0 Twin Peaks Dale Cooper An eccentric FBI agent who is interested in Tibet, meditation, supernatural phenomena, like coffee, cherry pie and a good girl with a tragic past. In the finale of the second season is trapped in the Black Lodge (a parallel dimension, which is the source of all the evil of the world). His place in this world is the embodiment of his dark side — evil twin. After 25 years, this is selected Cooper from the Black Lodge. But in this world there continues to be

The children’s Ombudsman discussed with Kadyrov return of children from Iraq and Syria

Anna Kuznetsova Authorized under the President of Russia for children’s rights Anna Kuznetsova during a working visit to Grozny on 31 August met the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov. During the meeting they discussed further actions for the return of minors from war-torn Iraq and Syria, reported the press service of Ombudsman for children. Kuznetsov thanked Kadyrov for the return of children from areas of armed clashes. “And as a mom, and as Commissioner for the rights of the child thanks not only for the fact that you have returned the children, but also gave hope to the families of those who have not yet returned,” she said. Kadyrov said that he himself, like thousands living in the Republic of the people “war child”. “The main factor — to be together, not dividing nationalities. We can help,” — said the head of Chechnya, noting the gain at the

The Russians have called the most acute problems

Residents of Russia are most concerned about rising prices and the impoverishment of the population. These are the results of the survey “Levada-center”, published on its website on Thursday, August 31. Relevant answers was chosen by 61 percent and 45 percent of study participants. According to the publication, prices and poverty most disturbing of all are the Russians the last five years. In August of 2017 respondents were also concerned about unemployment (33 per cent), corruption (as much) and the economy (28 percent). Slightly less popular were the options “unavailability of many types of medical care” (26 per cent) and “sharp stratification on rich and poor, unfair income distribution” (25 percent). Of the respondents are dissatisfied with the “crisis of morality, culture, morality” and the deteriorating state of the environment (15 and 14 percent). Fewer Russians are concerned about the war in the East of Ukraine, the threat of terrorist

In the US areas affected by hurricane “Harvey”, threatens invasion of mosquitoes

In the US areas affected by hurricane “Harvey”, threatens invasion of mosquitoes MOSCOW, September 1 — RIA Novosti. Areas in the USA affected by the devastating hurricane “Harvey”, threatens invasion of mosquitoes and the resurgence of diseases that carry blood-sucking insects, experts said. 18фотографий18фотографий18фотографий The doctor-parasitologist, John Lee said that although the floods will wash off the mass of the insect, they will quickly recover their population due to the abundance of pockets of standing water. In the next two weeks, is expected explosive growth in the number of mosquitoes that will persist for a month or two, reports the associated Press. The specialist noted that this phenomenon may be accompanied by a surge of diseases that are transmitted by mosquitoes: the Yellow Nile fever and encephalitis. It is not excluded outbreaks of other dangerous diseases — zika virus and dengue fever. At least 39 people were killed, tens of