The announced modernization of the nuclear Arsenal, even within the United States called the largest and most expensive. For these purposes the U.S. government in 2016 was going to spend on 338 billion dollars. Simultaneously with the extension of storage time, the Pentagon selects a contractor to work on the creation of new Intercontinental ballistic missiles to replace the missiles “Minuteman-3”. However, in circumstances where other members of the “nuclear club” are actively implementing dozens of similar systems to create effective weapons is becoming increasingly difficult. Error of the century The end of the cold war, the fall of the hated West, the Soviet Union, access of American experts on the more recently classified objects, the omission of which had been agreed upon – all in the early 90s from a terrible nightmare of the Soviet military turned to the Russian reality. Historians have noted that the
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In a railway accident in Bulgaria killing 4 people
In a railway accident in Bulgaria killing 4 people Another 20 were injured when a descent of tanks with liquefied gas from the rails. Several tanks with liquefied gas derailed in the center of the Bulgarian town of Shoumen and ignited. As a result of incident killed four people, injured more than 20. As reported by the TV channel bTV, citing the national company “Railway infrastructure”, the incident occurred at 05:37 local time (06:37 MSK). “The situation is very complicated, at least four people were killed and many wounded. Rescuers at the scene pulled from the rubble 12 people”, — said the Commissioner of fire protection of Bulgaria Nikolay Nikolov. After the accident, in the emergency Department of the local hospital received 23 people. In addition, in the disaster zone were destroyed 20 houses. Now on the scene working the fire service and law enforcement officers. The area is cordoned
Tickets are expensive, but relatives are relatives – Kharkov about the relationship of Ukrainians and Russians
The victory of the Maidan and the subsequent civil war in Ukraine has changed a lot in the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people in the country, most of whom are related by kinship and friendship ties with the people of Russia. “Star” decided to find out what ordinary people think of Ukraine about his relationship with the Russians in light of what happened over the last three years. “I want this to stop. Amicably somehow. Either that, or just didn’t shoot his parents to live normally. Here in Kharkov, it does not felt”, – said the resident of Kharkov by the name of Olesya, whose parents live in the town of Stakhanov located on the territory of the self-proclaimed LNR. What about communications with Russia and Russians Olesya told me that for most ordinary citizens, little has changed. People continue to visit and communicate with their relatives,
In Virginia, an air force helicopter US extra villages on the high school football field
In Virginia, an air force helicopter US extra villages on the high school football field MOSCOW, 10 Dec — RIA Novosti. A military helicopter of the US air force made an emergency landing on a school football field in the U.S. state of Virginia, reports Fox 5. The helicopter crew decided to land because of technical problems. As a result of incident nobody has suffered. At the request of local police, soon on the pitch will land another helicopter — he will deliver personnel and equipment to resolve technical issues. Mechanical problems causes military helicopter to land at Yorktown High School in Arlington https://t.co/z85RUCS3G1 #fox5dc — FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) 10 Dec 2016
The Syrian authorities promised to beat Palmyra from ISIS in the near future
The Syrian authorities intend to beat Palmyra from militants of the outlawed terrorist organization ISIS in the near future, this statement was voiced by the Governor of the province of HOMS Talal Barazi, as reported by Al Mayadeen. In addition, the Governor noted that the short-term success of ISIS at Palmyra will not affect the progress of the campaign and will not be able to prevent the actions of the Syrian army. The fact of the success of the militants Barazi explained that they received major support from under Deir-ez-Zor and Raqqa. Earlier it became known that the SAR government troops managed to evacuate from Palmyra, over 80% civilians, but the fate of the others is a concern. It was also reported that Syrian troops and militia retreated from the center of Palmyra, this decision was accepted by the Syrian command under the onslaught of the enemy. Photo:
Energy restored the electricity supply in the capital of Tajikistan
Energy restored the electricity supply in the capital of Tajikistan Moscow. 10 Dec. INTERFAX.RU IN the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, five hours after emergency shutdown of electricity there was light. According to the duty service of the energy company “Barki Tojik”, in the accident that occurred in network in the territory of the Sino district, without light remained residents of this district and parts of two neighboring districts. According to experts, the accident occurred due to the sharp increase in electricity consumption due to cold weather. A power outage in Dushanbe occurred after the day before the holding company declared the easing of the limit on power consumption in the Republic, in connection with the launch of the second phase of the Dushanbe CHP-2. The limit on the consumption of electricity in Tajikistan formally introduced from 1 November 2016. The restrictions imposed on all regions and districts of the Republic.
Sverdlovsk Governor invited Mikhalkov in “Yeltsin centre”
The Governor of Sverdlovsk region Yevgeny Kuyvashev invited the famous film Director Nikita Mikhalkov in Yekaterinburg “Yeltsin Centre”, with the criticism previously made by the master of domestic cinema. The corresponding message the head of region has posted on his page in Instagram. “If I had known your movies only in the retelling, they would I didn’t like it. Life has taught me that you can only trust your own eyes and feelings. So come in Ekaterinburg, will personally conduct a tour of the “Yeltsin Centre”, go to the Museum of Boris Nikolayevich,” wrote Kuyvashev. Earlier, Nikita Mikhalkov said that “Yeltsin centre” daily destroys national identity of hundreds of children, as it provides a biased assessment of the history of the country. The widow of the first Russian President Naina Yeltsin has called the allegations false and the Director recalled that he never visited the Museum. Photo: yeltsin.ru
A large part of the capital of Tajikistan was left without electricity due to accident
A large part of the capital of Tajikistan was left without electricity due to accident Moscow. 10 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — On the territory of the Tajik capital Dushanbe on the night of Saturday power outage. According to the duty service of the energy company “Barki Tojik”, in the accident that occurred in the network, without light remained a large part of the Sino district, partial areas of the TJS, Firdausi. Only in Dushanbe four districts. Energy promise to restore the power supply to the morning. According to experts, the accident occurred due to the sharp increase in electricity consumption due to cold weather. A power outage in Dushanbe takes place after the day before the holding company declared the easing of the limit on power consumption in the Republic, in connection with the launch of the second phase of the Dushanbe CHP-2. It was reported that a Chinese company constructed
In the West no longer see Ukraine through rose-colored glasses – German media
German newspaper Die Welt published an article that said that the West has ceased to look at Ukraine through rose-colored glasses. The author writes that the West began to take the interim results financial aid to Kiev, and they were “not positive”. Following the meeting, the European court of auditors, financial support of Ukraine by the EU has given only limited results. Among the failed programs were also fighting corruption, police reform, etc. Under this situation, IMF head Christine Lagarde has warned Kiev that payments may stop due to corruption in the country and the influence of oligarchs on politics. In response, Ukraine “feeds” the new West promises to continue reforms, says the author. However, these statements do not believe. In 2016, the rating of corruption perception of Transparency International, Ukraine ranked 130 out of 167. Photo: Nazar Furyk ZUMAPRESS / globallookpress
United States air force eliminated the participated in the attack on Charlie Hebdo the leader of the IG
United States air force eliminated the participated in the attack on Charlie Hebdo the leader of the IG Us air force (USAF) eliminated in Syria, one of the leaders of the international terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia) Boubaker al-Hakim, who participated in the attack on the magazine Charlie Hebdo in January 2015. On Friday, December 9, reports Reuters referring to the representative of the Pentagon. According to him, the extremist was eliminated at the end of November in raqqa in airstrike. It is assumed that 33-year-old al-Hakim, a Frenchman with Tunisian roots was the coach of the brothers Koichi who committed the attack on the editor of the satirical weekly. VideoJubilee blasphemy: new issue of Charlie Hebdo insulted all at once Boubaker al-Hakim fought against the Americans when they invaded Iraq in 2003, reports TASS. He also he was involved in the recruitment of Muslims in