Category: World

A banner reading “Refugees welcome” was posted on Tuesday, February 22, the statue of Liberty in new York. It is reported by NBC New York. A banner with a length of about 6 meters was deployed on the top of the pedestal and hung there for an hour, after which it took the Rangers of the national Park Service responsible for the protection of the object. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, since the placement of such posters at the national monuments in the United States is prohibited by law. The action was taken by the account administrator Alt Statue of Liberty in social networks. “We are ordinary citizens who think it necessary to say something about America that we believe,” reads the statement placed at the disposal of the channel. “We want to remind you that America is the beacon of freedom in the world, built by

Malaysia urged the DPRK authorities to extradite the four suspects in the murder of Kim Jong-Nam — brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-UN. About it reports on Wednesday, February 22, RIA Novosti with reference to the head of the Malaysian police Khalid Abu Bakar. According to Abu Bakar, law enforcement agencies are asked to testify in the case about the assassination of Kim Jong-Nam second Secretary of the DPRK Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Hyun-Kwan Sohn and employee of the North Korean airline Air Koryo Kim UK Il, who are still in Malaysia. The Embassy of the DPRK sent a letter with a request to assist in obtaining the testimony of these two individuals, otherwise the Malaysian authorities intend to arrest them. In this case, Abu Bakar noted that Kuala Lumpur against the joint investigation by North Korean authorities. In addition, the head of the Malaysian police announced that two

Rodrigo Duterte Philippine Senator Leila de Lima urged the Cabinet to impeach the country’s President Rodrigo Duterte. The reason for demanding the resignation was his campaign against drug trafficking and involvement in “death squads”. About it reports Reuters. The Senator, an ardent opponent of the President, acts for the liberation of the country from “serial killer”. In September last year, she initiated the investigation, accusing the head of state in unlawful killings in Davao city — Duterte was mayor of this city from 1998 to 2016. Later Lima and her colleagues were put forward counter-accusations in facilitating the drug trade. Evidence of the involvement of Duterte to the murders was presented to the former police officer Arturo Lascannon 20 Feb. “I will not back down from this fight and I know I’m not alone. I ask all citizens to call the murderer of the President to justice,” said Askanas. Despite

Viktor Bout The protection of Victor bout, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence in an American prison, appealed the verdict to the Russian Supreme court of the United States. It is reported TASS with reference to the lawyer bout Alexey Tarasov. “The case filed in the Supreme court of the United States,” he said, adding that the court will receive the documents during the day. In his petition, the protection of the booth is based on the fact that the new York district attorney in judicial proceedings is withheld from the lawyers, the fact that Briton Andrew Smulian, held as accomplice of the Russians really was a secret agent of the American Management on struggle against drug trafficking. So Booth, according to Tarasov, could not join him in the conspiracy. “In connection with newly disclosed circumstances, a guilty verdict need to cancel… We are also talking about the fact

Vladimir Putin The positive perception of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the citizens of the United States peaked in 2003, Americans ‘ opinions of Russia practically has not changed. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by Gallup. To the Russian leader, according to sociologists, positive attitude, with 22% of citizens of the United States, which is the highest in 14 years. Thus in 2015, the Commission has approved only 13 percent of Americans. At the same time, 72 percent of respondents still evaluate the President of the Russian Federation negatively. A positive view on Russia is shared by 28 percent of Americans, which is 2 percent less than in 2016. the Opposite view is held by 70 percent of respondents. As noted in Gallup, the largest increase in the number of sympathetic to Putin and Russia is observed among supporters of the Republican party. If in

Sean Spicer The US President Donald trump will try to conclude with Russia a deal to combat terrorism and the economy. As reported RIA Novosti, said on Tuesday, February 21, the press Secretary of the White house Sean Spicer. “He [trump] said clearly that if he will be able to make a deal with Russia that was trying to do the last few administrations, it will do so, and if you can’t — you won’t. But he will try,” said Spicer, noting that the President’s ability to make such an agreement indicates that he is a successful businessman and negotiator. According to the press Secretary of the White house, if Washington and Moscow will “find common ground” on the defeat of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia) and economic interests, then the deal will be concluded. “This is what we will continue to work with Russia. If

Avigdor Lieberman The Israeli defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called a “great soldier” soldier Elora Azariah, who was sentenced to six years in prison for killing a wounded and disarmed a Palestinian terrorist. The statement of the Minister given on his page in Facebook. “The Ministry of defense and the IDF must support the soldier and his family. We are talking about a great soldier and the terrorist who came to kill the Jews. Everyone should be aware of this,” said Lieberman, urging everything be done to the final closing of the Affairs of Uzziah. On 4 January the Israeli military court found a Sergeant of the Israel defense forces (IDF) Elora Azariah guilty of the manslaughter of Palestinians. Later he was sentenced to fifteen years in prison, while the prosecution asked for three to five years of imprisonment and a maximum term for the criminal charges is 20 years.

Vitaly Churkin Forensic experts have been unable to determine cause of death permanent representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin, this may take a few weeks. Reported by the Associated Press. New York forensic experts came to the conclusion on the need for Toxicological and other examinations. The case of the death of a diplomat, according to practice, transferred to the city Bureau is judicial-medical examination. Vitaly Churkin died in new York on Monday, February 20, the day before your 65th birthday. According to the newspaper The New York Post, in the morning, the diplomat felt ill due to “heart problems” in a serious condition he was taken to a hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life. Vitaly Churkin was Russia’s permanent representative to the UN since 2006. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin awarded him the order of Courage posthumously.

Donald Trump The President of the United States Donald trump is upset that the death of the permanent representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin. As reported on Wednesday, February 22, TASS, said in a statement issued by the White house. “President Donald trump was distressed to learn of the sudden death of the Russian permanent representative to the UN Vitaly Churkin,” — said in the administration of the President of the United States, adding that trump condolences to the Russians on behalf of the American people and government. The White house called Churkin an experienced diplomat and recalled that he worked with their American counterparts in new York for over 10 years. “Although American officials sometimes do not agree with its Russian partners, Ambassador Churkin played a key role, working with the United States on a number of important issues to strengthen global security,” the statement reads. 21

Steve Bannon Senior adviser to the President of the United States Steve Bannon a week before his visit to Brussels Vice-President Mike Pence criticized the European Union during the meeting with the German Ambassador in Washington, Peter Vitigam. About it reports on Tuesday, 21 February, Reuters, citing informed sources. ‘bannon, according to interlocutors of Agency, called the EU the “design flawed” and expressed Washington’s desire to build relations with the EU member States on a bilateral basis. One of the sources described the meeting as a signal that Germany and its European partners must be prepared to the policy of “hostility to the EU.” Another source, based on its contacts with the White house administration expressed concern over the fact that Washington does not want to Express appreciation to the EU for its role in “ensuring peace and prosperity in postwar Europe.” The government of Germany himself, Peter Wittig declined