Day: November 9, 2021

In Indonesia, schoolchildren were offered to exchange waste for books from a mobile library Children on the island of Java in Indonesia decided to make children more literate with the help of garbage. Employees of one of the libraries suggested that students exchange waste for books in order to instill a love of reading and make the planet cleaner. Reuters writes about this. The action was organized by a local resident Raden Roro Hendarti. She has equipped a mobile library on a three-wheeled van and delivers children's literature to the streets every day. There are six thousand books in the collection, which can be obtained in exchange for plastic cups, plastic bags and other garbage. Every week, a woman manages to collect about 100 kilograms of waste – she sorts them and recycles them. Raden sees her mission in developing the literacy of Asian children and in involving them in

Three children left unattended by a drunken father died in a fire in the village of Anos unattended, as a result of which they died in a fire in their own home. The incident is reported on the website of the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia. The fire occurred in June. According to the investigation, the 31-year-old Russian left three children born in 2015, 2017 and 2018 in a wooden house with faulty electrical wiring. While the man was away, a working electric heater caught fire. The children were unable to extinguish the fire and get out of the house. “The accused admitted his guilt on the merits of the charges brought against him, repented of his deeds and gave truthful testimony,” the message says. The man is accused under article 3 of part 109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Causing death by negligence

The ex-deputy governor of the Kurgan region was given eight years for abuse of power and a bribe The former deputy governor of the Kurgan region was sentenced to eight years abuse of office and bribe. This was reported to “Lente.ru” on Tuesday, November 9, in the press service of the Investigative Committee of Russia (TFR) for the region. According to the investigation, the first deputy governor and director of the Department of the agro-industrial complex Sergei Pugin in 2018 -2019 he conspired with the head of the Shadrinsky district Vladimir Osokin, as well as Vyacheslav Roznin, who served as the deputy head of the Shadrinsky district. They organized the forgery of certificates of completion, according to which the contractor Multiplast LLC received money. The officials knew that the contractor had not performed a number of works and had not supplied part of the equipment, but they paid for it

Drake spoke about the Astroworld crush that killed eight people Canadian rapper Drake first commented on the festival Astroworld. A post on this topic appeared on his Instagram account. The musician was a participant in the event, where there was a stampede that resulted in the death of eight people. He admitted that in recent days he constantly tried to comprehend what happened. “My heart is broken because of the families and friends of those who have passed away, as well as because of everyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for everyone and I will help as much as I can. May God be with you, “said Drake. The crush occurred on November 5 at the Astroworld festival in Houston during a performance by rapper Travis Scott. It lasted half an hour, during which time more than 300 people were injured. Eight fans of the rapper died

Prices for winter diesel in Russia for the first time rose above 60 thousand rubles per ton Commodity Exchange (SPIMEX) on Tuesday, November 9, diesel fuel prices rose to a record, according to the site data. The cost of winter diesel for the first time rose above 60 thousand rubles per ton, off-season diesel rose in price to 54.03 thousand rubles , and summer – up to 52.71 thousand rubles, which also became historical highs.

A resident of Sevastopol was vaccinated against coronavirus with two different vaccines cities. However, this drug was not found, and the doctor prescribed a referral for vaccination with the second component of Sputnik V, Interfax reports. As a result, the Russian woman received a second vaccination with a different vaccine. The Sevastopol authorities have already reacted to this incident. “On that day, an aged doctor worked at the station, the human factor played its role. Note that the vaccine does not belong to the group of drugs and does not contain chemical elements, ”the press service of the city government explained. In addition, the Sevastopol health department is monitoring the situation. The patient, who received different doses of the vaccine, has already been contacted. She has no complaints about doctors. Earlier in Sevastopol announced the opening of round-the-clock vaccination points against coronavirus. They are located in the historical center of

Russian startup Welldone will start selling vegetable dumplings and sausages Russian startup Welldone announced the launch of sales of vegetable dumplings and sausages, Inc. Until November 20, the first batch will go to some retail chains. The dumplings will be sold with coriander or with onions and garlic. Also, Russians will be fed sausages, in the production of which a shell based on a polysaccharide was used. It is obtained from brown, red and green algae. The novelty can first be bought in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and in 2022 sales will begin in the regions. A package of dumplings (400 grams) will cost about 350 rubles, the same amount will have to be paid for a pack of four sausages (220 grams). Welldone specializes in the production of soy protein-based plant-based meats. In 2020, it was tested and appeared in Moscow restaurants. Earlier it was reported that McDonald’s will

UNHCR engages with the authorities involved on the issue of refugees at the Polish border The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed its willingness to help with the solution of the problem of refugees on the Polish-Belarusian border. This was stated by the official representative of the international organization Shabiya Mantoux at a briefing in Geneva, TASS reports. Related materials16: 12 – 8 November Hundreds of migrants break through to Poland from Belarus. Polish troops are pulled up to the border and prepare for defense millions of refugees. Why are they now hated, considered terrorists and want to expel them? Speaking to reporters, Mantou said that the UNHCR is working “with all the authorities involved in resolving this issue.” “We have repeatedly stated that the political use of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants is unacceptable and must stop,” said a UNHCR spokeswoman. She also