Israeli planes bombed a Syrian air defense battery

The Israeli air force destroyed a Syrian anti-aircraft batteries in response to the shelling of Israeli aircrafts. It is reported the army press service. The statement clarifies that the attack was carried out in 50 kilometers to the East of Damascus. It is noted that at the time of the shelling, Israeli aircraft were in the airspace of Lebanon. On the Israeli side and no casualties. “The Russians alerted in real-time or perhaps just before (impact),” — said the press service. Syrian and Israeli troops regularly exchange blows. Israeli authorities have repeatedly stated that they follow the policy of neutrality, however, “will not tolerate violations of sovereignty” in the Syrian conflict. On 7 September, the Syrian government complained about the bombing by the Israeli air force. In Damascus said the aircraft attacked positions of the Syrian military in the Prefecture of Hama. Killing two people.

The Iraqi military bloodlessly occupied the oil fields in Kirkuk

Units of the Iraqi army and allied militias launched an offensive on the city of Kirkuk, occupied by Kurdish forces, the Peshmerga. Reported by the Associated Press. The representative of Iraqi forces Ahmed al-Assadi said that they “reached all the goals” and control the outskirts of Kirkuk. According to Assadi, between government forces and Peshmerga clash occurred. About the injured and killed as a result of this clash is not reported. However, under the control of the attackers was taken by the airport and several oil fields. In turn, representatives of the Peshmerga vowed that Baghdad will pay dearly if the troops try to enter directly in the city, according to Reuters. In a statement, the Kurds also accused a number of its former allies in betrayal. September 25, Iraqi Kurds voted in the referendum for an independent state. The conduct of the voting caused a negative reaction in Baghdad.

In Russia may appear machines with cheap condoms

In Russia may appear machines with cheap condoms The Federal Antimonopoly service (FAS) of Russia has sent the government its proposals for the mechanism of lower prices for contraceptives. This was reported on the website of the Department. Clarifies that the Federal Antimonopoly service proposes to include an Express check condoms, consider placing vending machines with condoms lower price range, to set a fixed size limit fees for the testing at the state registration of barrier contraceptives. “The measures proposed by the FAS Russia aimed at reducing administrative and economic barriers to entry into the relevant product market, which should lead to reducing the cost of barrier contraceptives due to the development of competition in this segment”, — said the head of the Department for control over social sphere and trade FAS Timothy Nizhegorodtsev. Earlier Deputy head FAS Andrey Kashevarov has informed that the Antimonopoly service will present the proposal

Mata Hari: SEZ or the hapless schemer?

Mata Hari: SEZ or the hapless schemer? 15 October 1917 the verdict of the French military court for spying for Germany, was executed Mata Hari — perhaps the most famous scout in history. In fact, it is believed that most of the great scouts — those about whom we do not know. The share of Mata Hari fame fell with a vengeance, although, of course, no one wants to buy it that way. Her name became a household word, but it sounds so with irony, saying that it is not so prominent spy, and more noise. Often there are Parallels with what happened in Russia a year earlier high-profile case about the betrayal of Colonel Myasoedov — according to some researchers, a bloated and politicized. A country girl Margareta Gertruda Zelle, by nationality and Dutch nationality, was born on 7 August 1876 in the town of Leeuwarden. Her father owned

Björk told about sexual harassment by Lars von Trier

Björk told about sexual harassment by Lars von Trier Singer Bjork has released a post on Facebook in which he spoke about his experiences of sexual harassment from the Director on the set. According to Bjork, when she began to act in films, I discovered that in the industry it is normal if a Director sticks to the Actresses and allows sexual harassment. Björk notes that rejected the harassment of the Director, but he created “a network of illusions, and made me the person who created the problem.” According to björk, she managed to endure insults and harassment in the first place thanks to its own strength, the support of her environment and the fact that she never had any ambition in the movie. Björk notes that in her opinion, the Director became better relate to the actress after the incident. The name of the Director in his speech never

Putin congratulated Zheenbekov with a victory on elections of the President of Kyrgyzstan

Sooronbai Jeenbekov Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Sooronbay Jeenbekov on the occasion of his election as President of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on the Kremlin website Monday, October 16. “The results of the vote confirmed the high esteem in which Sooronbai Jeenbekov enjoys among fellow citizens, and show the recognition of his contribution to the solution of topical issues of socio-economic development of Kyrgyzstan”, — the telegram says. Putin also noted that Russia highly appreciates the personal contribution Zheenbekov to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. In addition, he expressed confidence that with joint efforts the countries will further expand mutually beneficial cooperation. Presidential elections were held in Kyrgyzstan on October 15. According to preliminary data of the CEC of the Republic, leading candidate from the ruling party, former Prime Minister Sooronbai Jeenbekov, who scored more than 54 percent of the vote. In the

Lavrov urged the youth to teach politicians to agree

Sergei Lavrov The participants of the international festival of youth and students in Sochi is able to compensate for what can’t negotiate policies at senior level. This opinion was expressed by Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov in the course held in the framework of the event discussions “global policy and its agenda: how to protect the world.” It is reported RIA Novosti on Monday, October 16. “We need to use festival and similar events, cultural and educational exchange to a new generation of politicians have learned to listen to each other, to take into account the approaches of their partner when making decisions. Due to the cultural educational exchange understand from the inside the people with whom you will interact,” said Lavrov. The Minister stressed the need to overcome “the situation, when politicians make decisions to the detriment of their people.” For this purpose, including need to

Moscow region Governor spoke about the trip to Sochi center “Sirius”

Andrei Vorobyov The Governor of Moscow region Andrey Vorobyov met with the kids from the suburbs who are enrolled in the educational center “Sirius” in Sochi. It is stated in the account of the head of the region “Vkontakte” on Monday, October 16. “Visited the children from the suburbs who are studying in the Sochi center “Sirius”. Waiting for your new achievements!” — posted by sparrows. The head of the Foundation “Talent and success” Elena Shmeleva earlier said that the centre trained about 700 schoolchildren from Moscow region. July 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with students of the educational center for gifted children. In particular, the President talked with the teenagers about the three main values in life that most influenced his life event and ability to cope with aggression. Educational center “Sirius” was founded in 2015 on the basis of Olympic infrastructure at the initiative of Putin. He

Israel bombed Syrian air defense battery near Damascus

Israel bombed Syrian air defense battery near Damascus The Israeli air force bombed the air defense battery of the Syrian government forces near Damascus. As explained in the IDF, the strike was a response to rocket fire reconnaissance aircraft Israel. Aircraft of the Israeli air force destroyed the air defense battery of the Syrian army East of Damascus, reported Haaretz, citing the press service of the IDF. All were dropped four bombs, the battery is fully destroyed, said the command of the Israel defense forces (IDF). The strike was a response to rocket fire this battery, an Israeli reconnaissance aircraft. Armed Syrian batteries were anti-aircraft missile systems s-200 Russian production (according to NATO classification as the SA-5). “The Syrian regime is responsible for any attacks from its territory. We consider this incident as a clear provocation and will not allow that. If the answer to any military activity will be