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Photo: EPA The US President Donald trump would support the bill on new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea, said White house spokesman Sarah Sanders, reports ABC. She said that the administration supports a tough stance against Russia. Sanders also noted that the original text of the bill was poorly written, but after the changes the us administration has supported this initiative. On the eve of the U.S. Congress unveiled a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, voting on which is scheduled for July 25.The document published on the website of the U.S. Congress. The U.S. Senate approved the text of the bill on June 15. It is proposed to reduce the maximum term of market financing of Russian banks under sanctions, up to two weeks, and the company’s oil and gas sector — up to 30 days. It also stipulates that the head of the White house

Israel decided to remove the metal detectors at the entrance to the temple mount Moscow. July 25. INTERFAX.RU — the Israeli Government decided to remove the metal detectors at the entrance to the temple mount, reports The Jerusalem Post. The authorities plan to replace them with video surveillance system software that can recognize faces. In addition, will increase the number of police around the Temple mount. On 14 July it was reported that three Israelis were shot and wounded in an attack by gunmen on police officers near the Temple mount in Jerusalem. The police eliminated the attackers. The temple mount was temporarily closed because of security reasons. Israeli police on 21 July, significantly strengthened security measures in the area of the Temple mount in the Old city of Jerusalem. In particular, the Israeli government gave the police the right to take any decisions necessary for free access to the

© Sergey Fadeichev/TASS MOSCOW, July 25. /TASS/. The Federation Council will meet on Tuesday for its last meeting of the spring session. The senators have to consider more than 70 laws, including laws on the introduction of a resort fee and oath taking citizenship of the Russian Federation. It is expected that in the beginning of the session senators will accept an appeal in connection with the approval in Poland, the law banning the promotion of communism or another totalitarian regime, which provides for the dismantling of monuments to Soviet soldiers who liberated Poland from Nazi occupation in the years 1944-1945. In their draft statement, in particular, contains a proposal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to consider the adoption of restrictive measures against that country.

CNN learned about the plans for Rex Tillerson to resign The head of the US state Department Rex Tillerson may prematurely resign, CNN reports, citing sources. According to TV channel, this situation became possible because of disagreements with Mr. Tillerson President of the United States Donald trump. Interlocutors told CNN that, in particular, the Department has considered unprofessional last public criticisms of Mr. trump address of attorney General Jeff and Roman sessions. According to sources, Mr. Tillerson disappointed in the actions of the White house. The Axios announced that the President is so unhappy with Mr Sessom that discusses the possibility of appointment to the post of the former mayor of new York Rudolph Giuliani. Before Donald trump was outraged by the article of The Washington Post talks about the Jeff and Roman sessions and a Russian diplomat Sergei Kislyak. The publication was said about the intercept U.S. intelligence data

CNN has learned about a possible new missile launch in North Korea North Korea can launch a new rocket during the week. About it reports CNN TV channel with reference to the data representative of the Ministry of defense. According to him, US intelligence discovered the vehicle in Koson the North West province’s Do, which transported the equipment to launch ballistic missiles. North Korea carried out a launch of an Intercontinental ballistic missile “And 14” on 4 July at 03:40 MSK from the landfill in the province’s Do. According to the DPRK, the rocket gained altitude in 2802 km and flew 933 km. However, according to the defense Ministry, which monitored the launch, the North Korean rocket climbed to an altitude of 535 km and flew 510 km. The Pentagon then took a running missile the DPRK to a new type and stated that the missile was equipped with multiple

Kouchner rejected allegations of “conspiring with Russia” Son-in-law and Advisor to the President of the United States Donald trump Jared Kushner has once again rejected allegations of collusion between the staff of the American leader and Russia. On Monday, July 24, according to CNN. “I want to make it clear that I did not conspire with Russia and I don’t know anyone in the campaign headquarters trump, who would be involved in something like that,” said Kouchner at a press briefing after a closed hearing of the Senate intelligence Committee. Even before testifying, Kouchner said that four times in contact with representatives of Russia during the presidential campaign of Donald trump. Kushner called the meeting “minor” and added that he had not received from the representatives of Russia no money to Finance their own business and have not had any “improper contacts”. Russia has repeatedly accused of meddling in the

Vice-President of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki and Russian President Vladimir Putin © Alexey Nikolsky/TASS MOSCOW, July 25. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in St. Petersburg to meet with the Vice President of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki. This was reported TASS the press Secretary of the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov. Vice-President of Iraq, Chairman of the faction “State of law” of the Parliament, Nouri al-Maliki in the framework of his visit to Russia that began on July 23 and will end July 26, has held a meeting with Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov and Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko. The fight against terrorism

Photo: KOUCHNER SAID HE DID NOT REMEMBER ABOUT THE PHONE CONVERSATION WITH KISLYAK IN THE PERIOD FROM APRIL TO NOVEMBER OF 2016 — REUTERS