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In Iraq, Soviet T-72 tanks were modernized with the help of Chinese developments development. Some samples of T-72 tanks were modernized with the help of Chinese developments. Rossiyskaya Gazeta spoke about the modernization of Soviet tanks. Despite the difficult relations between the Soviet Union and China, Iraq simultaneously used the developments of the two countries. The T-72 “Ural” and the T-72M1 were used simultaneously with the Chinese Type-59-I and Type-69-IIG. Later, elements of the Chinese vehicles were used on the Iraqi T-72. Soviet tanks were equipped with Chinese-made side screens, which increased the protection of combat vehicles. Standard aluminum screens were replaced with Chinese parts. Also, Iraqi T-72s were equipped with Chinese-made optical jammers. The publication notes that these systems are considered a simplified analogue of the “Shtora” optical-electronic countermeasures complex. The publication emphasizes that Chinese developments led to the advantage of Iraqi tankers in the confrontation with Iran. Earlier,

Express: bruises on the skin may indicate the development of blood cancer Bruises on the skin may indicate the development of blood cancer. Express writes about this with reference to the charitable organization Blood Cancer UK. “At first they look like red spots that change color over time, darken and often start to hurt. They are more difficult to detect on dark skin, “the doctors said. Among other symptoms of blood cancer, doctors named unexplained weight loss, bumps on the body, shortness of breath, night sweats, pallor, severe infections, fever, rash or itching , as well as pain in bones and joints. According to doctors, symptoms of blood cancer appear slowly, and in some they may be completely absent. Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chief Physician of the Lapino Cancer Center -2, M.D. Mikhail Davydov named the most important symptom of lung cancer. In his opinion, it

A Reddit user found out after the death of his wife that he is not the father of his child learned an unpleasant secret. The man said that his wife, before her death, left him a note, where she admitted that he may not be the father of their child. According to the author of the post, his wife died ten months ago. Shortly before that, she wrote a letter in which she told that she had cheated on him a few days before the wedding. “It was written in it that our four-year-old son might not be from me, because at her bachelorette party she got drunk and spent the night with a stranger,” the hero of the story told. He clarified that some time after the wedding, his wife became pregnant and did not know who really is the father of her child. “She thought it would be

Dr. Myasnikov: revaccination is the only way to protect against the omicron strain coronavirus in an interview with the “Public News Service”, according to RIA Novosti. “Protection is only the third vaccination. Because in the elderly, protection after the vaccine against the delta strain works for 60-70 percent of patients, and with an omicron, it may work for 20-30 percent. It is not enough. Therefore, a revaccination is needed, ”he said. According to the specialist, correction of vaccines is probably necessary. The doctor added that any subsequent mutation of the coronavirus infection will be more infectious than the previous one, and this development of events is normal for the evolution of the virus. However, he does not exclude the possibility that the new variants of COVID-19 will be more easily tolerated than the delta strain. A new strain of coronavirus, code B.1.1.529, was identified in South Africa on November 11.

Russian Ambassador Antonov: US distorts facts and de facto expels Russian diplomats Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov accused the US of deliberate facts regarding the requirement for Russian diplomats to leave the country. He said that Washington is actually expelling diplomats, RIA Novosti quoted him as saying. The State Department is cunning once again. The American side is trying to mislead the local and world community by deliberately distorting the facts. We are credited with something that has nothing to do with reality. The situation is exactly the opposite Anatoly Antonov, Russian Ambassador to the United States The Russian Ambassador emphasized that in this way the United States is trying violate the sovereign right of the Russian Federation to carry out, at its own discretion, appointments to its diplomatic missions. Expulsion of diplomats On November 27, Anatoly Antonov announced that 27 Russian diplomats will leave the United States

Forbes: mobile operators stopped connecting new subscribers to unlimited tariffs Russian mobile operators “Vimpelcom” MegaFon ”and Tele2 stopped connecting new subscribers to tariffs with unlimited mobile Internet, MTS had this option on only two premium tariffs. Forbes writes about this. Representatives of VimpelCom and MegaFon told the publication that their current tariff plans do not have such an option, Tele2 noted that the operator removed it many months ago. At the same time, the representative of MegaFon explained that after connecting, the subscriber can call the contact center and ask to connect to unlimited Internet, but the publication does not specify on what conditions. At the same time, mobile operators noted that the lack of opportunity connection of unlimited tariffs does not apply to existing subscribers of current tariffs. Earlier, the general director of TMT Consulting Konstantin Ankilov warned that more than half of corporate mobile numbers of Russians (16

Russian Ambassador to the United States Antonov said that the United States is actually expelling Russian diplomats Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov responded to the US’s refusal to consider an expulsion departure of 55 Russian diplomats. According to him, this statement does not stand up to criticism. This is reported by TASS. As the diplomat noted, it was the State Department in December 2020 that unilaterally set a three-year limit on long-term business trips for employees of the Embassy in Washington and Russian consulates general in New York and Houston. At the same time, Antonov pointed out, a five-year period of stay in the United States applies to diplomatic missions of other countries. “It was clearly indicated to us that in case of refusal to comply with this requirement, the Russians would be deprived of immunity and other diplomatic privileges. Thus, we are talking about the actual expulsion, “-

Singer Pelageya about Gradsky as a mentor of the Voice show: there are irreplaceable people Russia, the musician Alexander Gradsky is indispensable as a mentor on the show “The Voice”. She announced this on the Let Them Talk program on Channel One. “It's not up to us to decide how the circumstances in terms of the project will turn out, but it seems to me that this is the case when there are irreplaceable people. And this is it, “she said. According to StarHit, Channel One managed to shoot several episodes of the show together with Gradsky, and they will soon be on the air. However, the channel's management has not yet announced whether a new mentor will appear in the project. Gradsky will be buried at the Moscow Vagankovsky cemetery on Wednesday, December 1. The musician passed away at the age of 72 on November 28. He was taken

Human rights activist Litvinovich: murderers of children are most often subjected to violence in women's colonies suspected of killing children or attempting to kill a child. Human rights activist Marina Litvinovich told in an interview to Lente.ru that they often become the main victims of bullying. According to her, a cruel attitude is found even in the Moscow pre-trial detention center – women are beaten and their belongings are thrown out to the cell door with the words “go away”. In colonies, punishments can be even harsher. “Collective punishment by beating is a common practice. They also declare boycotts if a woman somehow misbehaves. They can even forcibly shave their heads, ruin things, “the human rights activist explained. According to Litvinovich, a doctor from Kaliningrad, Elena Belaya, who, according to investigators, allegedly” in order to improve the performance of the maternity hospital “deliberately killed a premature newborn by injecting him

Tourists from Russia: to enter Phuket, you will need to pass PCR tests for 18 thousand rubles A tourist from Russia decided to go to Phuket to frightening travelers about the rules of entry and revealed the truth about the peculiarities of rest at the resort. She shared her experience and recommendations with the portal “Subtleties of Tourism”. First of all, the rested Russian woman recalled that currently only Russians vaccinated against the coronavirus can get to Phuket. This will also require a permit to enter Thailand Pas with a QR code issued on a special website, a certificate of vaccination, a SHA + hotel reservation, travel insurance with coverage of at least $ 50,000 (about 3.8 million rubles) and confirmation of payment for PCR tests upon arrival. “It is advised to fill out the questionnaire seven days before departure, we received an answer two days later. PCR tests need