The Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on defense and security Viktor Bondarev © Mikhail Metzel/TASS MOSCOW, December 23. /TASS/. Russia is not going to take part in the escalation of the arms race with the United States. About this in an interview with TASS said the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on defense and security, and former commander of Russian air force Viktor Bondarev.
Day: December 23, 2017
Media: the British Princess apologized after allegations of racism in social networks
Media: the British Princess apologized after allegations of racism in social networks MOSCOW, Dec 23 — RIA Novosti. British Princess Michelle of Kent apologised after social media users criticized her appearance at the Christmas lunch of Queen Elizabeth II with the “racist decoration”, reports the Guardian newspaper. According to the newspaper, the Princess put on your costume brooch in the form of a black man in the style of “blackamoor” (Arap — ed.), in which the figures of black people are often portrayed in the manner of servants. Princess Michael of Kent apologises for wearing ‘racist jewellery’ https://t.co/Dg23OFUspl — The Guardian (@guardian) December 23, 2017 During the download an error has occurred. According to the publication, some users felt that in this way the Princess insulted present at the lunch, the bride of Prince Harry, actress Meghan Markle with African-American roots. “The brooch is a gift and worn many times.
Russians advised to leave less personal information in social networks
Russians advised to leave less personal information in social networks The Ministry of communications and mass communications of Russia recommends that the inhabitants of the country do not distribute redundant information about themselves on social networks. This was stated by Deputy Minister Alexei Volin, reports TASS. Volin said that the Ministry of communications has developed recommendations with the aim of increasing media literacy of its citizens. He noted that the concept is based on such things as the ability to use the Internet and finding required information, and the ability to distinguish between verified sources of information from unverified, parents training the parental controls and warning children about the dangers of the Internet. “The fourth applies to children and parents: learning that it is not necessary to distribute personal information about themselves in social networks on the Internet, because we know that very often children and adults become victims of
Planned the attack on Christmas in the United States was a former marine
Planned the attack on Christmas in the United States was a former marine The suspect in the terrorist attack on Christmas day in San Francisco the man was a former marine, reports CBS News. Specifies that the 26-year-old Everett Aaron Jameson served in the marine Corps. In addition, he was a supporter of the group “Islamic state” (banned in Russia). Jameson also spoke strongly against the decision of President Donald trump on Jerusalem. A former US Marine talked with an undercover FBI employee about carrying out a terror attack over the holidays at Pier 39 in San Francisco, according to an affidavit filed in US District Court in California https://t.co/ryKPmoBkaC — CNN International (@Mashable) December 23, 2017 During the download an error has occurred. Earlier it was reported that Jameson wanted to have a hit a crowd of visitors to Pier 39. He told the FBI that chose this place
Putin and Medvedev will attend the Congress of “United Russia”
Putin and Medvedev will attend the Congress of “United Russia” MOSCOW, Dec 23 — RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of “United Russia” (EP) Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday will participate in the planning of the seventeenth Congress of the EP, which will be decided on the support of nomination of Putin as a candidate in the presidential election in 2018. Earlier, the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said that the head of state will take part in the Congress of the party “United Russia”. The agenda of the second day of the Congress The second day will begin with a joint meeting of the Supreme and General councils of the party, which will be attended by Medvedev. Among the issues that will be on the agenda of the meeting: optimization of design activities, namely the consolidation of existing artproekta,
Zampolpreda of Russia to the UN, spoke about the adoption of the resolution on DPRK
Zampolpreda of Russia to the UN, spoke about the adoption of the resolution on DPRK UN, Dec 22 — RIA Novosti. The adoption of the resolution of the UN Security Council on new sanctions against North Korea was possible only taking into account the proposals of Russia, said the Deputy permanent representative to the UN Vladimir Safronkov. “The adoption of the resolution became possible only as a result of consideration of our concerns,” said the diplomat. However, he noted that coordination was made “at the last minute, as a result of a grueling effort.” “We emphasize that the sanctions measures do not apply to the activities of diplomatic missions in the DPRK, the operation of the project of Rajin, the restriction does not apply to Korean airlines and the supply of associated spare parts,” — said Safronov. He also noted that the timing of the requirement to expel all North
American Henrietta Fore will be headed by UNICEF
American Henrietta Fore will be headed by UNICEF Moscow. 22 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — Henrietta Fore will replace the current head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Anthony Lake, said in a press release issued on Friday on the official web-site of the Fund. “Henrietta Fort uses his experience working for children in UNICEF,” said E. lake, who had headed the Fund since 2010. “I know that the organization will support it, as once it was given to me. Its success will be the success of UNICEF and, therefore, — and children,” he said. It is expected that the Fort will commence their term on 1 January 2018. Previously Henrietta Faure worked at the U.S. Agency for international development, has held positions in various divisions of the U.S. state Department, and collaborated with the Center for strategic and international studies. In addition, she was Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Died the author of the first free flight in open space
Died the author of the first free flight in open space In California at the age of 80 years died a NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless. He became widely known after the flight of “Challenger” in 1984, during which he walked in space without communication with the mother ship. Then the astronaut with jet pack withdrew to 90 m from the space Shuttle, the first ever in the history of free flight in open space. On the death of astronaut, told Space center, NASA, the reason is not disclosed. Time magazine in its obituary memories McCandless about the historical flight. “I was too overtired. I just wanted to get out and fly… I was so cold that my teeth chattered and I shivered, but it was so small,” said the astronaut. We’re saddened rated by the loss of retired astronaut Bruce McCandless II. Most known for being the 1st human to
The UN security Council imposed new international sanctions against North Korea
The UN security Council imposed new international sanctions against North Korea UN, Dec 22 — RIA Novosti. The UN Security Council imposed new international sanctions against North Korea. Prepared by the United States resolution was adopted on Friday unanimously. The new measures extend the trade embargo against North Korea and further curtail the ability of Pyongyang to receive funds from abroad. The document envisages freezing assets and imposing travel ban against 19 persons (among them representatives of eight banks abroad and the head of the program of development of weapons of mass destruction) and the entire Ministry of people’s armed forces. The document also mandates that all UN countries in the year to send home a North Korean labour migrants. After the resolution comes into force ban on the increase in the supply to the DPRK of crude oil more than 4 million barrels per year. Since January 1 also
The Plenum of the Communist party supported the candidacy of Grudinina as a candidate in presidents of the Russian Federation
The Plenum of the Communist party supported the candidacy of Grudinina as a candidate in presidents of the Russian Federation Moscow. 22 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — the Plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist party on Friday nominated Director of sovkhoz Lenina Pavel Grudinina a candidate for the office of President of the Russian Federation. “The Plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist party after discussions and a series of speeches unanimously supported the proposal to elect the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the people’s Patriotic forces of Gennady Zyuganov and the only candidate for President from the Communist party and the people’s Patriotic forces Pavel Grudinina,” — said on Friday “Interfax” the head of the press service of the party, state Duma Deputy Alexander Yushchenko. He noted that Grudinin, “the candidate nominated by the Communist and national-Patriotic forces, and so he goes on elections with the program