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In the result of a terrorist attack in Baghdad killed 48 people. At least another 50 wounded, according to Reuters. According to police, the bomb exploded in a car parked in the South of the Iraqi capital on a busy street where they sell used cars. The number of victims can increase: many of the injured are in critical condition. Responsibility for the attack itself until no one picked up. Law enforcement authorities suspect that the attack is the group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). On 8 January this year in the East of Baghdad was committed a double terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 20 people. The first attack occurred in the Shiite area of Jamila. A suicide bomber in a car detonated near a vegetable market, the victims were 13 local residents. The second attack came a few hours later. A suicide bomber blew himself

James Mattis The Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis has said that he sees room for cooperation with Russia in the military sphere. On Thursday, February 16, according to Reuters. “We are in no position now to cooperate on a military level. But our leaders will dialogue and try to find a common language”, — said the head of the Pentagon. Earlier, on 15 February, Mattis encouraged to engage in dialogue with Russia from a position of strength. “We remain open to opportunities to restore cooperation with Moscow, but at the same time, realistic in their expectations and recommendations of our diplomats to negotiate from a position of strength,” he said in a speech at the meeting of defense Ministers of the countries participating in NATO in Brussels. In turn, the Minister of defence of Russia Sergey Shoigu said about the futility of this approach. At the same

Rex Tillerson U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said that Moscow must stick to commitments to resolve the crisis in Eastern Ukraine. About it reports Reuters. “We are looking for new points of contact, we expect that Russia will fulfill its commitments under the Minsk agreements and work to de-escalate the violence in Ukraine,” — said Tillerson after a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. On other issues the Secretary of state did not respond. Previously, on 16 February, the representative of the American foreign Ministry said that during the talks would focus on “the whole global agenda”. While Tillerson intends to seek “the path of pragmatic and constructive cooperation” in areas where interests coincide, Russia and the United States. The Secretary of state is going to reach an understanding with Moscow on the issue of combating terrorism, in particular, prohibited to Russia grouping “Islamic state”. The first meeting

At the airport Charlotte (North Carolina, USA) collision of a deer and the passenger plane of airline American Eagle (“American eagle)”. It is reported by the Aerospace Journal. During the set speed for takeoff the pilots felt a strong blow, but raised the car up in the air and reported the strange incident to the dispatchers. From the ground, the pilots reported that the observed smoke plume stretching from the right wing. The crew decided to return to the airport and landed the plane. Aboard the 44 passengers were evacuated. During the inspection of the runway was discovered the carcass of a dead deer, which is likely to be faced with going to take off the liner. On November 23 last year, the airline Azur Air departing from Moscow to the Dominican Republic, was forced to return to Domodedovo because it got in the engine birds. The week before the

Jens Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has expressed confidence that the dialogue with Moscow must be supported by “hard predictable approach” and “credible deterrence”. This opinion was expressed on Thursday, February 16, during a press conference in Brussels, reports TASS. “We must combine dialogue with credible deterrence. This is the lesson that we bring (…) It worked during the cold war against the Soviet Union, is the right strategy in dealing with Russia in a completely new environment in today’s security”, — said the NATO Secretary General. Earlier, Stoltenberg has repeatedly stated that NATO does not want cold war with Russia, but also stressed that Moscow can maintain good neighborly relations, “if you are strong, solid and predictable.” On 15 February, the U.S. defense Secretary James Mattis said that negotiations with Russia must lead from a position of strength. In his opinion, the Alliance should be ready to protect

The operation to liberate the Syrian city of al-Bab from the militants of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia) completed. Reported by the Daily Sabah, citing a statement by the chief of the General staff of the Turkish Armed forces Hulusi ACAR. In his words, currently, the engineers were conducting mine clearance in some parts of the city. In turn, Anadolu reports about the continuation of street fighting. According to the Agency, a total of 20 attacks by the Turkish air force aircraft per day, was destroyed 15 militants, a number of buildings, two headquarters, two warehouses with weapons and a car bomb terrorists. On February 14, Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yildirim said that the Free Syrian army (FSA) seized the main part of the territory of al-Baba. The battle for the city continued for six months. The liberation of the Northern territories of Syria

In Japan an employee of one of the credit organizations opened fire on colleagues. On Wednesday, February 15, reports TASS with reference to the police of Ibaraki Prefecture. The incident occurred in the town of Kamisu in the office. As a result of firing one person was killed, another was wounded. The assailant fled in a car, a firearm he took with him. Now the police conducts its searches. According to Japanese law, a permit to purchase firearms in the country can not be obtained, and its possession is a criminal offense. At the end of January in Istanbul, unidentified men opened fire on visitors of the restaurant. As a result one person was lost, two more got wounds. It was reported that the attack was not a terrorist attack: one of the visitors to the shooter learned man, 12 years ago, shot dead his father, decided to take revenge

Us Congressman Thomas Massie has taken the initiative to eliminate the U.S. Department of education. The text of the bill posted on the website of the policy. The document consists of one phrase: “the Ministry of education terminates on 31 December 2018”. “Neither the Congress nor the President, through his appointees, have no constitutional authority to dictate what and how to learn from our children,” said Massey. Commenting on his initiative, the Congressman proposed to transfer the functions of the Ministry at the regional level. According to him, officials in Washington should not be responsible for the intellectual and moral development of children, and individual States and local communities have the best ideas about how to shape educational programs that meet the needs of students. “Parents have the right to choose the most appropriate educational opportunities for their children, including at home, in public or private school,” — said the

Andrew Pazder Candidate for the post of U.S. labor Secretary Andy Pazder refused the proposed post. He said this on his Twitter page. — Andy Puzder (@AndyPuzder) 15 February 2017, 21:07 “I decided to resign from his position of Minister of labour. I am proud that my candidacy was considered, and I am grateful to all who supported me,” wrote Pazder. According to Reuters, Pazder decided to recuse himself amid fears that his candidacy will not be approved in the Senate. The Agency reminds that he admitted that his house was working the maid who was an illegal immigrant. Pazder is a Director of CKE Restaurants, combining several networks of fast food restaurants. The US President-elect Donald trump asked him to head the Ministry in December last year. 13 Feb resigned the assistant to the President for national security Michael Flynn. In a statement, he pointed out that not fully

The US President Donald trump has declared a state of emergency in California because of the threat of a dam break on lake Oroville. On Wednesday, February 15, reports TASS with reference to the press service of the White house statement. “The President today declared a state of emergency in California and requested to provide Federal support to the state in connection with emergency conditions due to the threat of the destruction of the dam at lake Oroville, which was announced on 7 February and continues to this day”, — the document says. Trump also ordered the Department of homeland security and Federal emergency management USA (FEMA) to coordinate their actions to provide assistance to the state. Monday with a request for financial support in an emergency situation to the White house addressed the Governor of California Jerry brown On 14 February the local authorities allowed residents evacuated from the