The star of “Buffy” confirmed that he was subjected to harassment on the set

The star of “Buffy” confirmed that he was subjected to harassment on the set NEW YORK, December 21. /Offset. TASS Kirill Volkov/. Hollywood actress Eliza Dushku has confirmed widespread earlier U.S. media reports that she was subjected to harassment by a former partner on the set. About this star reported in its copyright material, written by her for the newspaper the Boston Globe and published on Thursday. Last week the New York Times reported that the broadcaster CBS had paid the actress $9.5 million to prevent a potential scandal. Dushku during filming last year of the series, “Mr. bull” (Bull, 2016 — present. time) complained to the management of the broadcaster for sexual harassment by starring in the TV series Michael Weatherly, who allegedly indulged inappropriate language in her address, and had committed in its relation to other actions impermissible nature. The actress has starred in several episodes of the

Yeti most. Scientists have finally solved the mystery of Bigfoot

Yeti most. Scientists have finally solved the mystery of Bigfoot MOSCOW, 21 Dec — RIA Novosti, Alfia Enikeeva. For many years the enthusiasts are trying to prove that Bigfoot exists. In addition to the poor quality of photos and videos, make bones, teeth, hair, pieces of skin, casts of footprints, feces and even Bigfoot. Scientists have carefully examined these samples and found out whose they really are. Mysterious hominids In 2003 on the Indonesian island of Flores discovered the remains of a before unknown species of ancient human, Homo floresiensis. On a single skull and some of the best preserved skeletons of the growth Florensky people was estimated at one meter, and brain volume is 400 cubic centimeters-three times less than that of modern man. These people called hobbits. And the editor of the journal Nature, Henry Gee even wrote that the discovery of relatives who lived 50 thousand years

In democratic Republic of Congo crashed plane with a Russian crew

In democratic Republic of Congo crashed plane with a Russian crew MOSCOW, 21 Dec — RIA Novosti. In democratic Republic of Congo crashed cargo plane An-26. According to preliminary data, the ship of the airline company GomAir crashed 35 kilometers from the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa. As reported RIA Novosti, the Russian Ambassador in the Republic Alexey Sentemov on Board the aircraft were three employees GomAir — pilots from Russia, as well as 20 passengers. Their fate, as the scene of the crash are not yet known. Rescue service conducted a search operation. According to sources, the newspaper La Libre Afrique, the plane could fall into the river or one of the nearby bodies of water, since traces of explosion were recorded. Technical problems The plane stopped communicating with air traffic controllers on Thursday evening. The sources claim that the An-26 was in poor condition,

Putin stated that relations between Russia and the United States is a victim of Ukrainian provocations

Putin stated that relations between Russia and the United States is a victim of Ukrainian provocations Moscow. 21 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — Relations of Russia and the USA at the moment become hostage to the provocation organized by the Ukrainian authorities in Kerch, said press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. “Indeed, our bilateral Russian-American relations are now in the situation of the victim of the provocations that gave the Ukrainian side near Kerch,” — said Peskov in interview to the program of the First channel “the Big game”. He noted that the endangered status of the Russian-Ukrainian relations worsened in connection with the appearance of the element of the campaign. “President Poroshenko any ways to earn yourself the ranking, which is poor in comparison with those who is ahead of his line, that he actually does, and we all can see with the naked eye,” said Sands. He stressed that

Sands: if the United States after the release of the INF Treaty will put a rocket in Russia will take them under the scope

Sands: if the United States after the release of the INF Treaty will put a rocket in Russia will take them under the scope MOSCOW, December 21. /TASS/ — According to the press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, for exit from the INF Treaty could potentially be the placement of intermediate-range and shorter-range in European countries. Russia will be forced to take in the sights of the missile system in Europe, the US, if they after the withdrawal from the Treaty on the elimination of intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF Treaty) will place them in the region. About it the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said on air of the program “the Big game” on the First channel, responding to a request to comment on the words of the head of state during an annual big press conference on Thursday about the threat of nuclear

Mattis said that resigning as Pentagon chief because of disagreements with trump

Mattis said that resigning as Pentagon chief because of disagreements with trump WASHINGTON, December 21. /TASS/ — James Mattis has decided to resign as Minister of defense because of differences of views with President Donald trump. This is evidenced by the text of the resignation submitted by the Minister of defense the chief of staff of the United States. The document is dated 20 Dec. “Because you have the right to have a defence Minister whose views are closer converge with yours , I think I should resign from my position. My term of office ends 28 February 2019, which should leave plenty of time for the nomination of the changer and its approval by the [U.S. Senate]”, — stated in the letter of Mattis Trump. In this case the outgoing head of the military Department of the USA expressed the view that the US cannot protect its interests without

Putin pardoned five Russians

Putin pardoned five Russians MOSCOW, 20 Dec — RIA Novosti. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed decrees about pardon of five people. Documents published on the official Internet portal of legal information. Below is the list of pardoned: Taranenko Oleg Aleksandrovich (born in 1998), convicted on 29 June 2016, Artyukh Alexander I. (born in 1986), was convicted October 7, 2013 Stoklaska, Tatiana (born in 1979), was sentenced on 16 November 2016, A] Victor S. (1950), convicted on 11 may 2017 Napreev Boris Albertovich (born 1970), convicted on 28 December 2017.

In Primorye lost three of 90 illegally caught Beluga whales

In Primorye lost three of 90 illegally caught Beluga whales VLADIVOSTOK, December 21 — RIA Novosti. Three of the 90 illegally caught and contained in the Middle Bay in Primorye belugas disappeared, told reporters a number of NGOs, among which the rehabilitation centre of marine mammals, “Seal”, “Ecovita Sakhalin” and others. According to the RIA Novosti source in law enforcement bodies of the region, they could escape. Previously, the press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin intends to appeal to the Governor of Primorsky Krai Oleg Kozhemyako with the request to solve the issue of white whales and killer whales caught for resale to Chinese aquariums. Famous actress and member of the Advisory Council of the International Fund for animal welfare, Pamela Anderson announced on the page of your Fund, which asked the Russian authorities to ban the capture of orcas and belugas for sale

The winter solstice

The winter solstice Solstice is one of two days a year when the height of the sun above the horizon at noon, the minimum or maximum. In the year the two solstices — winter and summer. Now in Berlin: Berlin: +7° 87% 751 mm Hg. article 6 m/s In the winter solstice the sun rises at a minimum height above the horizon. In the Northern hemisphere the winter solstice occurs on 21 or 22 December, and then there is the shortest day and the longest night. The time of the solstice annually shifted, as the duration of the solar year coincides with the calendar time. In 2018, the winter solstice will occur on December 21 at 22.23 universal time coordinated (22 Dec at 01.23 GMT). The sun moving along the Ecliptic, at this moment will reach the most remote position from the celestial equator towards the South pole of the

Pentagon chief James Mattis retires

Pentagon chief James Mattis retires WASHINGTON, December 21. /TASS/ — the US President Donald trump said that soon will announce the name of the new Minister of defense. Pentagon chief James Mattis will retire at the end of February. This was stated on Thursday, the President of the United States Donald trump on his page on Twitter. “[Retired] General Jim Mattis will retire at the end of February, having served in my administration as Minister of defense the last two years,” wrote the American leader. During Jim’s stay in office has been enormous progress, particularly in terms of procurement of new combat equipment for the Armed forces of the United States]. “General Mattis has given me great help in how to ensure payment by the allies and other countries in its share of military commitments,” stressed the President. “The candidacy of the new defense Minister will be nominated in the