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NI called the U.S. army a pale shadow of the former power

November 24, 2016 RR Events

The US army is seriously weakened, writes in an article for the journal The National Interest , the Vice-President of the Lexington Institute Dan Gur. “Today the US military are a pale shadow of themselves”, – said the American expert in the material. According to estimates Gur in the army for the current year is listed only 479 000 soldiers. For three years in the army has decreased by a third the number of teams. In the USAF, there are about 5 thousand aircraft, and the Navy only have 273 ships. Overall, says Gur, army, Navy and air force became weaker by about 40% than at the end of the Cold war. Us expert drew attention to a dangerous trend: the need for a military force grows, however, the military potential of the United States falls. Gur does not exclude that in the event of a

Off the coast of Japan there was a new earthquake

November 24, 2016 RR Events

Off the coast of Japan there was a new earthquake Moscow. 22 Nov. INTERFAX.RU — a 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Pacific ocean off the Eastern coast of Japan, according to the Altai-Sayan branch of the Geophysical service RAS. According to the operational processing of the Altai-Sayan branch, the epicenter recorded at 00:27 GMT on Tuesday, the earthquake had coordinates 34.92 degrees North latitude and 145.13 degree East longitude and was in 523 km South-East of the Japanese city of Fukushima. Intensity of concussions in epicentre of the earthquake is assessed as “very strong.” Video on social media showing trains stopped during #JapanEarthquake . #Tsunami warning issued pic.twitter.com/w5MvAMjPB9 Ali Al Shouk (@alialshouk) 21 Nov 2016. According to the Altai-Sayan branch of the Geophysical service, the previous more powerful quake occurred at 23:59 GMT on Monday near the coast of Fukushima Prefecture (about 28 km from the coast), had a

Paranoia in the Pentagon: the U.S. media was told to fly Russian missiles from Kaliningrad

November 23, 2016 RR Events

Edition of the Washington Post published an article with maps, which depict a range of advanced missile systems that could soon be deployed in the Kaliningrad region. According to journalists of the edition, countries that are included in the radius (Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria and others) should be concerned, as accommodation complexes will radically change the situation in the Baltic States, writes RT. The Kremlin “has waved away” from the anxiety of the West over the deployment of advanced missile systems in the Kaliningrad region, writes The Washington Post, as, in Moscow’s view, NATO expanding to the East itself provokes Russia to take retaliatory measures. Reporters also noted that the Arsenal, partly tested in Syria, will include coastal missile system “Bastion”, anti-missile ground-based s-400 rocket complex of sea basing “the Caliber of NC” and operational-tactical missile complex “Iskander-M”. Photo: Konstantin Semenov / TRK “Star”

Six people were killed in an accident with a school bus in USA

November 23, 2016 RR Events

Six people were killed in an accident with a school bus in USA Moscow. 22 Nov. INTERFAX.RU — a School bus with 32 kids crashed in the U.S. state of Tennessee, six passengers were killed, reported the Agency Associated Press with reference to the representative of the local police. According to sources, five children died at the scene, one from the received traumas has died in hospital. Earlier, local television reported 12 victims of the accident. The Agency said that the bus flipped sideways and hit a tree. The bus driver survived, now it is interrogated by the police, which started investigation into the causes and circumstances of accidents. At least 6 children are dead in a school bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee, district attorney’s office says. https://t.co/GApeh4iIQ0 pic.twitter.com/j0ysycWKLC — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) November 22, 2016

Right next to the monastery near Vladimir build a factory for the production of contraceptives

November 23, 2016 RR Events

Residents of the village Bogolyubovo near Vladimir outraged by the resolution authorities of the region for accommodation near Holy Bogolyubsky convent factories producing contraceptives. It should appear on the site of a former brick factory. Residents even created a case that gained while only five signatures with a total population of five thousand people. But the publicity this “thin” thing got big. Bogolubova sent letters to the authorities of the region and even to the Moscow Patriarchate. The reaction is not followed. Meanwhile, the producers themselves of contraception said that the transfer of production will not. Photo: Mikhail Fomichev / RIA Novosti

In the US school bus accident, 12 people were killed

November 23, 2016 RR Events

In the US school bus accident, 12 people were killed The tragedy occurred in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The cause of the accident turns out. The bus driver assists in the investigation of the incident. MOSCOW, 22 Nov — RIA Novosti. A school bus got in an accident in the U.S. city of Chattanooga (Tennessee), at least 12 people dead, reports CBS affiliate with local TV station wdef’s citing sources. BREAKING: At least 6 students have died in a crash involving a school bus in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the DA says. https://t.co/SmFd54bTcH pic.twitter.com/lsFsDvXAE6 — ABC News (@ABC) November 21, 2016 Police reported that the bus at the time of the accident were 35 students, 23 were taken to hospital. Rescue operations are continuing. The cause of the accident turns out. The bus driver assists in the investigation of the incident.

The Dalai Lama intends to visit the US to meet with trump

November 23, 2016 RR Events

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso announced his desire to visit the United States of America to personally meet and chat with newly elected President Donald trump. The Buddhist leader added that he would meet with the billionaire, most likely, after his inauguration, writes “Komsomolskaya Pravda”. “I see the need to go to the USA to solve some problems, so I’m going to meet with the new President,” said the Dalai Lama. While Tibetan mentor noted that he always considered America the greatest government, therefore, considers it appropriate to meet with the new head of the country. The Dalai Lama also noted that during the election campaign, “the candidates have more freedom in expressing their thoughts,” and after the election have greater responsibility for their words. Photo: Alessandro Di Ciommo / Globallookpress

Tsunami wave height of 1 meter reached the nuclear power plant “Fukushima-1”

November 23, 2016 RR Events

Tsunami wave height of 1 meter reached the nuclear power plant “Fukushima-1” Damage is not fixed. TOKYO, November 22. /Offset. TASS Alex Sarachev/. Tsunami wave height of one meter after a powerful earthquake of 7.4 magnitude has reached emergency Japanese nuclear power plant “Fukushima-1”. This was announced by operator Tokyo Electric Power. According to her, the damage is not fixed. Exactly the same height the wave reached the neighbouring station “Fukushima-2”. Information on the occurrence there of emergency situations were reported. Today at 05:59 local time (23:59 GMT Monday) off the North-East of Fukushima Prefecture earthquake of a 7.4 magnitude. According to the National meteorological management of Japan, the epicenter of the disaster was to the East of this Prefecture, and the focus lies at a depth of 25 km under the ocean floor. The threat of a tsunami, the wave height can reach 3 meters. Video on social media

Syria army conducts large-scale offensive in Aleppo

November 23, 2016 RR Events

Syria army conducts large-scale offensive against rebel positions in Eastern Aleppo. It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to the Lebanese TV channel “al-Mayadin”. Fierce fighting continues in the district of ARD al-Hamra in the North-East of the city, and for the height of the Jebel, Badro. Victory in these battles will allow Syrian troops to stop the constant mortar shelling from the territories controlled by militants. It is also reported that the district for which we are currently fighting in the strategically important area Masakin-Khan, which actually opens the passage from North in the Eastern areas of Aleppo. Lately the fighting in Aleppo has hardened, the terrorists of banned groups continue to hold thousands of civilians.

In Fukushima Prefecture after a massive earthquake announced the threat of a tsunami

November 23, 2016 RR Events

In Fukushima Prefecture after a massive earthquake announced the threat of a tsunami According to the national meteorological management of Japan, tsunami wave height of at least 3 meters should hit the North-Eastern part of the country in the near future. TOKYO, November 22. /Offset. TASS Igor Belyaev, Alexey Sarachev/. A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred to the North-East of the main Japanese island of Honshu. According to the National meteorological management of Japan announced a tsunami threat. The live stream is channel NHK. Video on social media showing trains stopped during #JapanEarthquake . #Tsunami warning issued pic.twitter.com/w5MvAMjPB9 Ali Al Shouk (@alialshouk) 21 Nov 2016. The epicenter was located East of Fukushima Prefecture, and the focus lies at a depth of 10 km under the ocean floor. After the quake, the National meteorological office Japan warned that the coasts of the Prefecture is a tsunami up to three meters. For