Propaganda leaflets North Korea has been found on the site of the official residence of the President of South Korea in Seoul. On Monday, October 16, according to the Agency Yonhap, citing the security service of the Blue house. Campaign materials criticizing the military cooperation between Seoul and Washington were strewn about the residence and the surrounding streets. Presumably, they were taken using balloons or drones. It is noted that this is the first successful experience of selectbyname the residence of the President. Public approval of the actions of the DPRK is South Korea’s criminal offense.
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Due to forest fires in Portugal have killed 27 people
Victims of forest fires in Portugal were 27 people, injuring 51 people, 15 of them are in serious condition. It is reported SAPO24. In extinguishing the fire involved six thousand firemen and rescuers, who have 1.8 thousand units of special equipment. The main fires are located in the districts of Coimbra, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Aveiro, Leiria, Lisbon, Viseu, Vila real and Santarem. The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa released in connection with this situation a special statement. “The head of state expresses its solidarity with the people and local authorities throughout the country, and also thanked the fire Department and other structures of civil protection, involved in fire fighting, and expresses its deep condolences to the bereaved families”, — the document says. Portuguese authorities have called the current forest fires are the most powerful after similar events this summer. Then fire victims were 64 people.
Imprisoned for “drug” dust donuts from the American received the payment
American Daniel Rushing in prison due to the fact that the police took sugar in his car for methamphetamine, received from the authorities of Orlando compensation in the amount of 37.5 thousand dollars. Reported by the New York Post. In December 2015, he was stopped by traffic police. Seeing the car of 64-year-old man traces of a substance similar to a drug, he was sent to a day in jail. The American claimed it was powdered sugar from the donuts, however, the guards did not believe him at first, assuming it’s cocaine, and then came to the conclusion that we are talking about meth. Later it turned out that the Rushing is not cheating and it’s really powdered sugar. According to the suspect, after his arrest, he was not able to find a job, so I decided to hire a lawyer and go to court for compensation for moral damage.
There are new details of accident with a naked Russian woman in the Dominican Republic
Ukrainian woman Ivanna Boyarchuk, arrested in Dominican Republic after the death of her friend, Russian Natalia Borodina, perhaps in the time of the accident was under the influence of alcohol and drugs. This writes the local resource Ensegundos. According to him, 11-year-old son Borodina, despite appearing before messages were not in Russia, and together with her mother. The trip, which ended in the death of a parent, the boy missed, since he was left at the hotel. To the accident, as noted Ensegundos, could cause a number of irregularities Boyarchuk, who was behind the wheel. Being drunk, she was driving with one hand while the other was filming his girlfriend on the phone. Because of this, the Ukrainian could not notice a puddle, hitting which led to the loss of control, the car drift to the right and collision leaned out of the window naked Borodina with a road sign.
Putin has imposed sanctions against North Korea
Vladimir Putin (left) The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed the decree about introduction of sanctions against North Korea. Relevant document posted by on the Official Internet portal of legal information. “We should suspend scientific and technical cooperation with persons and groups of persons in the DPRK”, — stated in the decree. The collaboration allowed “in the field of nuclear science and technology, aerospace engineering and aviation technology or advanced production technologies and methods” only if it contributes to the development of nuclear and rocket programs of Pyongyang. The President also instructed to deprive state registration in Russia marine vessels associated with the implementation of the nuclear program of the DPRK, and to prohibit such vessels in the Russian ports (except cases when entry into port is required in connection with an emergency situation). The decree was signed in connection with the adoption of the resolution of the Security
Shoigu from Israel announced the imminent end of the Syrian campaign
Sergei Shoigu The Minister of defence of Russia Sergey Shoigu said about the imminent completion of the operation in Syria. He said this during talks in tel Aviv with his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman, reports “Interfax”. “In addition to the issues of our military and military-technical cooperation, of course, the main issue is associated with the fight against terrorism and the situation in the region”, — said Shoigu. Earlier, on 16 October, the Israeli air force destroyed a Syrian anti-aircraft batteries in response to the shelling of Israeli aircrafts. “The Russians alerted in real-time or perhaps just before (impact),” — said the press service of the Israel defense forces (IDF). On 6 February it was reported about the existence of an agreement between Russia and Israel about the “code of conduct” in Syrian airspace, aimed at reducing the likelihood of conflict between the two countries.On the Israeli side, negotiations were
Israeli planes bombed a Syrian air defense battery
The Israeli air force destroyed a Syrian anti-aircraft batteries in response to the shelling of Israeli aircrafts. It is reported the army press service. The statement clarifies that the attack was carried out in 50 kilometers to the East of Damascus. It is noted that at the time of the shelling, Israeli aircraft were in the airspace of Lebanon. On the Israeli side and no casualties. “The Russians alerted in real-time or perhaps just before (impact),” — said the press service. Syrian and Israeli troops regularly exchange blows. Israeli authorities have repeatedly stated that they follow the policy of neutrality, however, “will not tolerate violations of sovereignty” in the Syrian conflict. On 7 September, the Syrian government complained about the bombing by the Israeli air force. In Damascus said the aircraft attacked positions of the Syrian military in the Prefecture of Hama. Killing two people.
The Iraqi military bloodlessly occupied the oil fields in Kirkuk
Units of the Iraqi army and allied militias launched an offensive on the city of Kirkuk, occupied by Kurdish forces, the Peshmerga. Reported by the Associated Press. The representative of Iraqi forces Ahmed al-Assadi said that they “reached all the goals” and control the outskirts of Kirkuk. According to Assadi, between government forces and Peshmerga clash occurred. About the injured and killed as a result of this clash is not reported. However, under the control of the attackers was taken by the airport and several oil fields. In turn, representatives of the Peshmerga vowed that Baghdad will pay dearly if the troops try to enter directly in the city, according to Reuters. In a statement, the Kurds also accused a number of its former allies in betrayal. September 25, Iraqi Kurds voted in the referendum for an independent state. The conduct of the voting caused a negative reaction in Baghdad.
Catalonia has not defined independence
The head of the government of Catalonia Carles Pujdeme sent a letter to the Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy, urging Madrid to negotiate. However, he did not clarify whether the proclaimed independence of the region. The text of the message published on the website of newspaper El Pais. To use Pujdeme emphasized the right of Catalonia to independence. “Our offer of dialogue sincerely and honestly”, he explained, adding that the Catalan government wants to hold talks with Madrid over the next two months. Last week, Rajoy gave the head of the regional Catalan government five days to clarify, will announce whether he is on the independence of Catalonia. The deadline is Monday, October 16. According to Rajoy, the answer Pokdemon will depend on the reaction of Madrid to what is happening in Catalonia. The plebiscite on independence was held in the region on 1 October. More than 90 percent
The Iraqi army launched an offensive against the Kurds in Kirkuk
The Iraqi army launched an operation to establish control over oil fields and military bases in Kirkuk. On it informs Agency Reuters. According to the state television of Iraq, government troops managed to occupy a vast territory with no resistance, the Kurdish Peshmerga troops. Kurdish authorities deny the allegation. The President of Kurdistan Masoud Barzani ordered the Peshmerga forces not to open fire on the Iraqi army, however, was allowed to respond to the attacks. September 25, Iraqi Kurds voted in the referendum for an independent state. The conduct of the referendum caused a negative reaction in Baghdad. On 27 September, the Iraqi Parliament appealed to the Prime Minister Haider Abadi, a request to send army units in Kurdish-controlled province. Kirkuk is a disputed territory. The authorities of the Autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan in fact, her control and considered Kurdish land, while the official Baghdad claims that Kirkuk was never part