The Russian military conducted in Syria 5 humanitarian actions for the day. Help received 2,7 thousand inhabitants. About it reports the Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria. “During the day, humanitarian aid has been 2.7 thousand inhabitants. The total weight given to the population of humanitarian goods amounted to 3.7 tons”, – stated in the message. Humanitarian action was held in Aleppo, particularly in schools in areas Masar, Salah Ad-DIN, the New and Aleppo Neirab, as well as in the vicinity of the school Bsharah Alkari. It is also reported that Russian aircraft using parachute platforms was taken in Deir ez-Zor 20.8 tons of food, obtained by the Syrian authorities by the UN. Photo: Maksim Blinov / RIA Novosti
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Russian experts have carried a simulated bomb in the Cairo international airport to check
Russian security experts checking the Cairo airport security, imitated in it the situation with the attempt to carry through into the arrivals hall about an explosive device. It is reported TASS with reference to the newspaper Al Ahram. As reports the edition, the Russian specialists three times tried to smuggle a “bomb” in the airport, but each time they were detained. It is noted that this method of validation was first applied during the inspection of airports of Egypt. After simulating an emergency situation, and clear actions to solve local security authorities, five members of a Russian inspection team flew from Cairo to Moscow. In Egypt there are still six experts, who will work at the airport for two more days. Photo: Yūsuf Badāt / Twitter
Teenager in Colombia arrested on suspicion of murder 30
In Colombia, 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of at least 30 murders. About it RIA Novosti reported with reference to radio Blu. “Teenager nicknamed Baby Bob has committed about 30 murders, including double homicide at the Mall South of the city, which fell on surveillance cameras,” – said in the message. According to police, the teenager was killed a few years since 12 years of age. According to investigators, he was part of one of the gangs in Cali, and later created his criminal gang. The maximum period for minors in Colombia is eight years in prison. Photo: Policía Nacional de los Colombianos / Facebook
The OSCE reported by the victims in the Donbass
The OSCE has reported two casualties and two wounded as a result of violations of the cease-fire in the Donbass over the past day. It is reported by RIA Novosti. “The medical staff of the hospital in government-controlled Avdiivka informed the SMM about two victims among the civilian population, and about two received shrapnel wounds,” — said in the message. 25-year-old man was killed in an explosion during the shelling of the school. The second victim for the day was the 47-year-old resident of the Town, which was killed in the shelling of the building of the factory where she worked. In the town, declared a state of emergency, as residents were left without water, heat and light. According to the OSCE mission, a difficult situation has also developed in controlled by the militia of Yasinovataya, which is located near Donetsk. Photo: kristinalisyuk / instagram
55 F-35 aircraft purchased at a discount USA at Lockheed Martin
The US government has purchased from Lockheed Martin 55 F-35 with discount of 7.5%. It is reported RIA Novosti citing a statement by the press Secretary of the White house Sean Spicer. “Yesterday we achieved a great deal with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of a new batch of F-35 in the amount of 90 aircraft. 55 has already been purchased for the U.S. military,” said Spicer. He added that the aircraft were given a discount in the amount of 7.5% of the previous prices. The total value of the aircraft amounted to 455 million dollars. At the request of Spicer, this is a big victory for American taxpayers, which made the President of the United States Donald trump. Photo: defense.gov
Poroshenko fired the official because of a dispute at the press conference
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has dismissed five heads of regional administrations, according to “112 Ukraine”. Including removal from office fell Taras Boyko, argued with Poroshenko at the briefing in Odessa. “Put your hand down. Are you sick? You then, when you become President, I will invite you and you play instead of me,” said Poroshenko at the briefing trying to act smartly. The official tried to kill Poroshenko, when he talked about elections in the United communities. Photo: Sergii Kharchenko / Globallookpress
The OSCE called for an immediate cease fire in the Donbass
OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier called for an immediate cease fire in the Donbass. This is stated in the statement released by the press service of the organization. “I encourage the parties to consider the fate of the captured civilians and priorities of their security. They should cease hostilities immediately and to fully respect the agreement on cease-fire and the Minsk agreements”, — said Zannier. Earlier, the Ukrainian security forces and militias said about the aggravation of the situation in the South-East of Ukraine. The parties to the conflict accuse each other of provocation. The most critical situation is controlled by the security forces in Avdeevka. The locals there because of the attacks remained without water, heat and light. Photo: sir_mirr / Instagram
Trump administration will review the policy towards Cuba
The US will review its policy against Cuba. This was stated press Secretary of the White house Sean Spicer, during a briefing, RIA Novosti reported. “We are in the process of a complete revision of US policy towards Cuba,” said he. What specific steps will be taken by the administration of President Donald trump, he said. However, the new American head repeatedly criticized the position of Obama that have made steps to normalize relations with Cuba. Previous us leader Barack Obama restored relations with Cuba after more than 50 years of confrontation. Photo: Joaquin Hernandez / Globallookpress
On the kilometer depth near the Azores by a German submarine discovered
Researchers from Germany found sunken in the Atlantic ocean 75 years ago a German submarine during world war II off the Azores. It is reported by a non-profit Foundation Rebikoff-Niggeler (FRN), which deals with the monitoring of the inhabitants of the deep-sea environment and the production of documentary films. According to the Fund, the submarine U-581 in September 2016, the German scientists found Kirsten and Joachim Jacobson. It was at a depth of about 900 feet near the island of Pico. On the wreck of the submarine has formed a deep-water artificial reef. The find was investigated using the submersible LULA 1000. In February 1942, the British destroyer Westcott was released by German submarine torpedoes and struck its tail end: the submarine began to fill with water and sink. The commander decided to evacuate the crew and the submarine to sink that went to the enemy. As
Poroshenko has decided to blame the shelling Russia
Petro Poroshenko says that the responsibility for the worsening situation in Avdeevka lies on Russia and the militia of Donbass. The words of the Ukrainian leader leads his press service. Poroshenko said that the militias themselves have begun approach to positions of the APU, while Kiev is doing everything to comply with the cease-fire. “The Ukrainian side has done everything possible in order to reflect these attacks started in late January. And all the time stresses the need for a ceasefire”, – stated in the message. In addition, Poroshenko said that the militia does not specifically give the Ukrainian maintenance crews to begin restoring the infrastructure in the plant. Video: Petro Poroshenko / Facebook Photo: malevska / Instagram