The number of victims of the tsunami in Indonesia has reached 280 people At least 280 people died in the tsunami in Indonesia, more than a thousand injured. On it informs Agency Associated Press 10фотографий10фотографий10фотографий Missing are 57 people, but that number is likely to grow, according to authorities. Thousands of firefighters, soldiers and volunteers under the rubble looking for survivors. The tsunami hit the coast of the Sunda Strait in the West to Indonesia in the evening of 22 December. The water destroyed more than 600 buildings and damaged more than 400 ships and boats. The cause of the cataclysm called the activity of the volcano Krakatau. On September 28 in Indonesia, an earthquake of magnitude of 7.7. After the quake struck the island, the wave height of two to six meters. The result was destroyed thousands of homes, hotels, hospitals and shopping centers. Killed more than two thousand
Day: December 24, 2018
Lukashenka on December 25 will arrive in Russia for talks with Putin
Lukashenka on December 25 will arrive in Russia for talks with Putin Moscow. 24 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on 25 December will pay a working visit to the Russian Federation. About it reports on Monday, the state Agency “BelTA” with reference to the press service of the Belarusian leader. “At the talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin will sum up the results of the Belarusian-Russian cooperation in the past year, discussed the most actual problems of bilateral cooperation in the near future”, — stated in the message. “Special attention of the heads of state focused on the development of mutually beneficial relations in trade-economic sphere with a focus on the implementation of previous agreements in integration formats”, — noted in press service. Earlier during a press conference Lukashenko said that the main issue at his upcoming meeting with Putin will be the tax
Ukraine has estimated the losses from reduced tariffs for gas transit
Ukraine has estimated the losses from reduced tariffs for gas transit MOSCOW, 24 Dec — RIA Novosti. The company “Ukrtransgaz”, which is a subsidiary company of “Naftogaz” of Ukraine and is engaged in the supply, transportation and storage of gas on the territory of the country in 2019, expect a shortage of funds in the amount of 22 billion hryvnia (about $ 800 million) due to the reduction of tariffs for gas transit, a press release published on the official website of the company. Previously, the national Commission carrying out regulation in the energy and communal services of Ukraine twice reduced tariffs for JSC “Ukrtransgaz” transportation services of natural gas to improve the competitiveness of the company as a more favorable alternative to the gas pipeline “Nord stream”. “The new temporary rates and ignoring the control situation with a critically low level calculation of the regional gas balances make it
British Times on the example of the “Peacemaker” published information of employees of the Russian media
British Times on the example of the “Peacemaker” published information of employees of the Russian media Member of the Scottish Parliament from the liberal democratic party Alex Cole-Hamilton has urged to deprive of the assets of the international Russian TV channel RT and Sputnik Agency, writes The Times. As noted, Cole-Hamilton accuses the resources in the “information war” against Britain. “Other countries took a more assertive position in relation to the assets of Russian citizens than we in Britain,” said Cole-Hamilton. He urged the government to think again about the response, in particular in order to cease the operation of the resource data, proposed policies “seize their assets”. In addition, the article presents photographs of eight employees of the Agency, their names and positions. This is reminiscent of the activities of the Ukrainian Peacemaker website hosting personal information about Russian, Ukrainian and Western media personnel who allegedly are a threat
How not to fight with your loved ones during the Christmas holidays. 10 ways
How not to fight with your loved ones during the Christmas holidays. 10 ways After a series of new year’s parties and large-scale purchases of gifts for the time of the onset of the holiday many of us fit tired and irritable. Recent sociological studies show that during the Christmas holidays — a very busy time, and rarely anyone in these days manages to keep peace in the family. According to sociologists, the day of Christmas in the average British family is at least five fights. However, to keep the peace and prevent conflict — quite feasible task. We have 11 ways to help you ease tensions and avoid confrontations with loved ones that you’ll regret. 1. Go easy on the alcohol! From time to time we all admit that we regret too many of drinking mulled wine. Alcohol provokes chemical changes in our brain, which we first feel loose
History is tainted. Like feces and parasites reveal the secrets of the past
History is tainted. Like feces and parasites reveal the secrets of the past MOSCOW, 24 Dec — RIA Novosti, Alfia Enikeeva. In the last few decades the study of coprolites — fossilized feces of humans and animals — has helped to answer many controversial questions. Paleontologists said the dinosaur’s diet (it turned out that some, such as sauropods, eating the wood), and historians have figured out how came to Jerusalem, the pilgrims and where exactly Hannibal crossed the Alps. Omnivorous Neanderthals For a long time it was believed that the Neanderthals who lived in Europe about three hundred thousand years ago, were solely carnivorous, not eating any plant foods. According to one hypothesis, it meat diet in the end and brought them to a standstill — which appeared in Europe 30-40 thousand years ago, more adaptable and omnivorous Homo sapiens supplanted predecessors. However, in 2013, this theory was refuted was
“Not to skimp on quality.” How to choose products, the head of Rospotrebnadzor?
“Not to skimp on quality.” How to choose products, the head of Rospotrebnadzor? Chief sanitary doctor of Russia Anna Popova — what products welcomed the New year, why not give sweet gifts to children and more often than dissatisfied customers. Eat healthily Elena Plotnikova, “AIF”: Anna, on the approach of the New year. Without any products you do not imagine new year’s table? And, most importantly, how are they selected? Anna Popova: the new year’s table is rather a part of the festive ritual, not an excuse to overeat, but still unusual for the body. During the holidays it is better to stick to a usual diet. The best recommendations are the recommendations of scientists-dieticians. They say that a full Breakfast should be nutritious, and dinner — with a focus on the soup, which will give a feeling of satiety, and thus no extra calories. As for the dishes for
The head of Roskomnadzor: prospects of disconnection Runet from the global network no
The head of Roskomnadzor: prospects of disconnection Runet from the global network no MOSCOW, December 24. /TASS/. The Russian segment of the Internet is not face a disconnection from the global network. In an interview with TASS said the head of Roskomnadzor Alexander Zharov. “Prospects for the shutdown of the Russian Federation from the global Internet, now there”, — said Zharov, answering the question about the purpose of the bill on the Autonomous Internet and external threats to Russian networks. According to him, the state should be ready in the event of an emergency, natural, man-made or man-made reasons, the situation was contained and the provision of telecommunications services, Internet access was restored as soon as possible. “I think that in this direction are being taken proper and timely efforts,” he added. The authors of the bill made by the head of the Federation Council Committee on constitutional legislation and
Bloomberg found out about the letter of the son of Gaddafi to Putin with a request for political support
Bloomberg found out about the letter of the son of Gaddafi to Putin with a request for political support The son of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, seeking support of their political ambitions on the part of Russia. In early December, his representative met with Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov and handed him a letter from Gaddafi to President of Russia Vladimir Putin. It is reported Bloomberg citing a Moscow source, knowledgeable about the politics of Libya. In a letter to Gaddafi Jr. explains his vision of the situation in Libya and asks Moscow for political support. The Russian foreign Ministry declined to comment. This meeting was preceded by discussions between the representatives of Moscow with Gaddafi via video link shortly after his release from prison under the Amnesty. Where it’s been out of contact not known, said the source Agency. The interlocutors clarify that
Mattis has signed a decree on the withdrawal of American troops from Syria
Mattis has signed a decree on the withdrawal of American troops from Syria MOSCOW, 24 Dec — RIA Novosti. The Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis signed a decree on the withdrawal of American troops from Syria, reported by Fox News, citing an official from the Pentagon. Press Secretary of the military Department confirmed in an interview with AFP, that the order on withdrawal of troops was signed. The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria The nineteenth of December, us President, Donald trump declared victory in Syria over ISIS* and the U.S. withdrawal from the Arab Republic, noting that the fight against terrorists was their only goal. Shortly thereafter, James Mattis has resigned from the post of head of the Pentagon, he also published a letter in which clearly mentioned about the existing differences with the President on such issues as U.S. allies, Russia and China. On Sunday,