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In Iraq freed the last ISIS controlled major city The city of tall afar, the former the last major town controlled by the militants of the “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia as a terrorist organization), completely liberated from the terrorists. About it “RIA Novosti” reported Brigadier General and commander of the army units of the Iraqi army “Nineveh” Najem al-Jabiri. Tall afar is located 80 km from Mosul. “In terms of the city nothing left (captured), is cleaning. Except that the Askari district, but outside of the city,” the General said. He noted that ISIS still controls the town of al-Iade to the North of tall afar. Iraqi forces intend to release it within two days. Al-Jaberi stressed that the foreign fighters of ISIS and their families escaped from the attacked city. “We have seen in recent days that foreigners from ISIS together with their families left the village

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack with a machete in Brussels “Islamic state” has claimed responsibility for the attack, in which a man with a machete attacked a military patrol in the centre of Brussels, reports Reuters. This information was confirmed by the organization SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors militant activities. And Reuters, the SITE you refer to the Agency Amaq, collaborating with the terrorist group ISIS. The evening of 25 August, a man shouting “Allahu Akbar” attacked with a machete on a military patrol in the centre of Brussels. Two persons suffered. The attacker died from injuries sustained from retaliatory fire of the military. The Belgian authorities have classified the attack as a terrorist attack. “Islamic state” terrorist group, whose activity is banned in several countries, including in Russia.

In Texas under fire after the storm “Harvey” a man died WASHINGTON, Aug 26 — RIA Novosti. One person was killed in a fire in the house after the hurricane “Harvey” hit the Texas Rockport, Reuters reported, citing a statement by the mayor of the city of Charles Wax. According to the mayor, the body of the deceased was found after leading the storm into Texas. Other details about the victim’s wax was not provided. Earlier, the national center of the United States for the prevention of hurricanes (NHC) reported that hurricane “Harvey” weakened to the level of a tropical storm. At the same time, weather forecasters warned of the threat of “extremely serious floods”, which can lead to life-threatening consequences. “Harvey” became the most powerful hurricane in the U.S. over the past 12 years, since the country in 2005 was hit by the storm Katrina, which led to the

The Russian Embassy in great Britain warned the Russians about the terrorist threat Moscow. 26 Aug. INTERFAX.RU — the Embassy of Russia in London on Saturday repeated warning about a terrorist threat in connection with the attack that occurred the night before at Buckingham Palace. “We remind the citizens about the serious terrorist threat level in the UK. Once again we invite you to be vigilant, to avoid places of a mass congestion of people” — said in a statement, diplodonta. In this regard, Russians are encouraged to refrain from visiting the carnival in Notting hill in London, which will be held on 27 and 28 August. On Friday evening the 26-year-old man parked in the wrong place at Buckingham Palace not far from the police car. At attempt of detention he resisted, shouting “Allah Akbar”. He was slightly injured. Later he was taken to the hospital. Carnival in Notting

From the balcony of a residential building in New Moscow has had two girls According to eyewitnesses, on the balcony railing collapsed. MOSCOW, August 26. /TASS/. Two girls fell from the balcony of a residential building in New Moscow, told TASS on Saturday in a press-service of the Moscow Department for civil defense, emergencies and fire safety. “Saturday in Troitsk the two girls fell from the balcony. Currently two sanitary helicopter of the Moscow aviation center evacuate those injured to hospital,” — said the press officer. According to eyewitnesses, the crash occurred in the accident: on the balcony railing collapsed.

Bastrykin took under personal control business about murder of the Deputy in Chechnya The Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia (TFR) Alexander Bastrykin took under personal control investigation of criminal case about murder of the Deputy of the Parliament of Chechnya, Askhabov Mahmuda, said the Minister. According to the RCDS Bastrykin instructed the investigation Department of the TFR in the Chechen Republic to use “most experienced staff” to establish the circumstances of the crime and the suspect. As reported in the Agency created quickly-an investigation team, interrogated more than 10 witnesses and appointed a number of examinations. As added in Department, at the scene found shell casings of 7.62. “The investigation is considering different versions of the perfect murder: one of the basic versions — the murder connected with office activity of the Deputy”, — stated in the message Department.

In the United States predict a catastrophic flood due to hurricane “Harvey” MOSCOW, 26 Aug — RIA Novosti. The power of the hurricane “Harvey” that struck the coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico, downgraded to the second category, in the next few days due to heavy rains expected a catastrophic flood, according to the national center USA for the prevention of hurricanes. Hurricane “Harvey” on Friday was assigned to the fourth degree on a scale, it brought on the coast of Texas wind speeds up to 130 mph (about 210 kilometers per hour). According to the center, now the maximum wind speed is 100 mph (155 kilometers per hour). #Trump signs disaster proclamation for Category 4 storm #HurricaneHarvey and speeds up federal aid at the request of the governor of Texas pic.twitter.com/qkMvmK6kU1 — CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) 26 Aug 2017 During the download an error has occurred. إعصار #هارفي يضرب

The divers found the body of a man missing the bus drop in the sea Thus, the death toll in the accident rose to 18 people. KRASNODAR, August 26. /TASS/. The divers found Saturday the body of a man believed missing in the fall of the bus into the sea in the Kuban; the search operation is completed. This was reported TASS the representative of the rescue service. Thus, the death toll in the accident rose to 18 people. “One hundred percent found. Now raise”, — said the Agency interlocutor. He said that the body was discovered at the very end of the pier. Information about the discovery of the body was officially confirmed in the regional emergencies Ministry. On Saturday in Krasnodar region declared mourning.

The search for the missing on podtoplentsam the Mir mine, found it impossible and stopped The search-and-rescue operations at the mine “Mir” in Yakutia, where in early August the accident occurred, considered impossible, they stopped. This was reported on Saturday, August 26, on the website of the company “ALROSA”. As noted, the operation is stopped due to the water accumulated in the bowl career — 37,4 thousand cubic meters. “The threat of simultaneous uncontrolled gathering of this amount of water in the mine makes it impossible for any underground works”, — underlined in the message. In addition, because of the resulting washouts in salt rocks there is a risk of collapse of the lower quarry face and destruction of mines. “Under the circumstances, the execution of any works, including pumping water previously committed to the explosions, impossible,” said to ALROSA. “With a heavy heart I regret to inform you that