The Minister of Finance of the USA declared that new sanctions against Russia will follow within 30 days In addition, Steven Mnuchin promised that Washington will keep all the previously imposed restrictive measures. NEW YORK, February 27. /TASS/. Washington will impose new restrictive measures against Moscow in the next 30 days. This was stated on Monday the Minister of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin during a speech at the University of California in Los Angeles. “You can expect that sanctions will follow for the next 30 days, — quotes the words Mnuchin Bloomberg. — We comply with all existing sanctions and introducing new”. Last week, Mnuchin said at a press briefing that the U.S. Treasury is preparing new sanctions against Russia and will announce them in a few weeks.
Day: February 27, 2018
Scientists spoke about the positive impact of red wine on teeth
Scientists spoke about the positive impact of red wine on teeth Spanish scientists concluded that red wine has a beneficial effect on the teeth. In particular, the alcohol helps to protect teeth from caries and improve gingival status, reports journal of the American Chemical Society. Experts believe that polyphenols contained in red wine have a devastating effect on the bacteria that contribute to dental caries. It is noted that the polyphenols do not allow bacteria to linger on your teeth, making get rid of unpleasant smell from the mouth, and not only prevent the occurrence of dental caries and periodontitis (inflammation of tooth root) and gingivitis (inflammation of gums). In turn, scientists at the University of California in San Diego found that alcohol consumption prolongs life and increases the chance to stay in a clear mind in old age, the TV channel REN TV. Previously, scientists from Canada and France
Musician ed Sheeran became the most sold by 2017
Musician ed Sheeran became the most sold by 2017 Album Sheeran Divide received the status of “platinum” in 36 countries. TASS, 26 February. British singer-songwriter ed Sheeran is recognized as the most sold musical by 2017. This is evidenced by the annual report, published Monday on the website of the International Federation of the Phonographic (IFPI). According to the report, Divide Sheeran album became the best selling last year and received the status of platinum in 36 countries. The most popular a single is recognized as song of the musician Shape Of You. In the ranking of IFPI for the first time in the lead album and single belonging to the contractor, the report says. “Ed is truly an incredible songwriter, singer and performer whose ability to tell stories and make people feel makes it stand out from the crowd” — are reported words of max Lousada responsible for recording
The Russians are much more likely to go to the sea abroad
The Russians are much more likely to go to the sea abroad In 2017 the Russians committed more than 14.3 million trips to foreign popular beach resorts that 61,7% more than in 2016, according to Association of tour operators of Russia. According to ATOR, this is more than half (28.6 million) of all trips of Russians abroad in the past year. The Association said that in the last figure takes into account the significant volume of cross-border movements with non-touristic purposes (Finland, China, Poland, the Baltic countries). “Thus, “long beach” had 77% of all trips of Russian citizens in the “far abroad”, — analysts explain. One-third (32.8 per cent) of the total outbound tourist flow of the TOP 20 most popular beach countries in 2017 took Turkey. It deferred from 2016, demand, and impact on such high figures of annual growth. It was visited by 4.7 million visitors. The second
In Papua New Guinea, the earthquake killed more than 30 people
In Papua New Guinea, the earthquake killed more than 30 people MOSCOW, 27 Jun — RIA Novosti. The earthquake of magnitude 7.5 Papua New Guinea killed more than 30 people, reports the Post Courier newspaper, citing authorities. Earlier it was reported about ten victims. Affected more than 300 people and damaged many buildings. As the head of community health services Joseph Birisi on the road and the river came down landslides, destroying and damaging buildings. In the provinces of hela and southern Highlands power supply is broken. The disaster also led to disruption of flights. In suffered from earthquake regions sent rescue teams and the military. According to the U.S. Geological survey (USGS), earthquakes have been recorded in the 03.44 Monday local time (20.44 GMT on Sunday) at 89 kilometers South-West from the town of Porgera. The earthquake lies at a depth of 35 kilometers.
Cairo international airport ready to receive flights from Russia
Cairo international airport ready to receive flights from Russia The company responsible for the maintenance of aircraft at the airport of Cairo, made preparations in anticipation of the return flight from Russia. As told local media the head of the company Mohamed Kamel, all of the requirements for the resumption of flights was agreed upon during a visit to Egypt Russian President Vladimir Putin with the leadership of “Aeroflot” in December 2017. He noted that during the talks the Russian side focused on security issues, equipment performance Luggage of passengers and service personnel. In particular, Kamel announced that the company will use the new containers for the transportation and security of Luggage, which will be closed on locks with numeric codes and open directly at the aircraft before loading. We will remind, the flights from Russia to Egypt has been banned after the terrorist attack on the plane A-321 of
The Russian Ambassador will call upon the British to influence the militants in Eastern ghouta
The Russian Ambassador will call upon the British to influence the militants in Eastern ghouta LONDON, 27 Feb — RIA Novosti. The Russian Ambassador in London Alexander Yakovenko at a meeting in the British foreign office on Tuesday to urge the British side to influence the militants in Eastern ghouta in order to comply with the truce, according to RIA Novosti sources in the Embassy. Yakovenko plans to discuss with the Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of great Britain Alan Duncan the implementation of the resolutions of the UN security Council 2401, which “served the British side to the public fairly one-sided, with a fundamental shift of emphasis”, said the source. The meeting is held on the initiative of the British side. “The Ambassador will urge the British side to use its influence, and it is in London available, to the armed groups operating in Eastern ghouta and not just
The United States warned Turkey about the consequences of buying the s-400, the media are writing
The United States warned Turkey about the consequences of buying the s-400, the media are writing MOSCOW, 27 Jun — RIA Novosti. The United States urged Turkey to abandon the purchase of anti-aircraft missile systems s-400 from Russia, or against Ankara may impose sanctions, writes Haberturk citing a source in Washington. The publication reports that an unnamed us official has expressed concern over the purchase by Turkey of the Russian air defense system, because they can “affect the interoperability of NATO”, and admitted that in light of the act of Congress of the United States may impose sanctions against Ankara. “We want to help Turkey to find a better alternative to meet its needs in air defense,” — said the official. Earlier, the Minister of foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu called unacceptable the language of threats because of the procurement of s-400, adding that Ankara had originally planned to
Russian Ambassador calls on the London to influence armed groups in Eastern ghouta
Russia’s Ambassador to the UK Alexander Yakovenko © Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS LONDON, February 27. /Offset. TASS Ilya Dmitriev/. Russia’s Ambassador to the UK Alexander Yakovenko during the scheduled Tuesday meeting in the British foreign Ministry will call on London to use its influence on armed groups in Eastern ghouta for full implementation of UN security Council resolution. About it the correspondent of TASS reported the press service of the Embassy. “The Ambassador will urge the British side to use its influence, and it is in London available, to the armed groups operating in Eastern ghouta, and not only, with the purpose of full implementation of the resolution (2401 UNSC), which is key to successful implementation of these UN security Council task”, – said the Agency interlocutor.
The Russian archives, told about the fate of the Bialowieza bears
The Russian archives, told about the fate of the Bialowieza bears Although the attempt to return to Belovezhskaya Pushcha is the largest predator of Europe did not succeed, the experience will help to make environmental activities more effective. A team of Polish zoologists and the Russian historian of science Anastasia Fedotova (St. Petersburg branch of the Institute of history of science and technology) reviewed the history of the return of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the Bialowieza Forest — a protected forest area on the territory of modern Poland and Belarus. They have identified which mistakes have reduced the success of return (reintroduction) of this animal. A scientific paper published in the journal Conservation Biology. The researchers studied Russian scientific and historical archives, and the records stored in the Bialowieza national Park is part of the territory of Belovezhskaya Pushcha, which is owned by Poland. They systematized all the