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Lee Yong-Ho The foreign Minister of North Korea ri Yong Ho dismissed the recent proposal of South Korea on the talks, calling it insincere, reports “Yonhap”. A short meeting ri Yong Ho and his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyong Hwa took place in Manila on the sidelines of an Asian security forum in Manila on Sunday, 6 August. Lee Yong-Ho had in mind made in July, the proposal of the President of South Korea moon Jae-Ins to hold military talks for easing cross-border tension and meetings at the red cross, designed to resume the reunion of families separated by the Korean war of 1950-53. It is expected that both Ministers will take part in the annual ASEAN Regional forum to be held later on Monday, August 7th. There will be a speech about security issues, in particular, about the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Relations between the two Koreas remain

The Israeli authorities are preparing a draft law on the use of the death penalty for terrorists, the newspaper “Izvestia”, familiar with the excerpts from the document. The bill prepared by the Deputy of the Israeli Knesset from the Likud Prachi Nava Boker. The document was supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The bill envisages amendments to the laws on the punishment of terrorism and the fight against terrorism. According to them, a crime recognised by the attack, the offender faces the death penalty. Currently, the maximum penalty is life imprisonment. Capital punishment in Israel exists, but it does not apply to ordinary crimes and could theoretically be carried out only in exceptional cases. For all time of existence of the country since 1948, the death sentence was executed only twice. Experts say that the new initiative is linked to the terrorist attacks that became more frequent lately. However, they

Sergei Lavrov, Rex Tillerson U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said the United States wants to work with Russia, and it would be pointless to stop when, due to existing disagreements between the two countries. About it reports Reuters. Discussing the meeting, held in Manila on Sunday, August 6, with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, Tillerson told reporters that Russia has declared its readiness to discuss the situation and find ways forward on the issue of Ukraine. According to Tillerson, he pragmatically sees relations between the US and Russia and believes that the problems can be solved. In addition, in a conversation with Lavrov, he stressed that Russia needs to understand that intervention in the elections is a very serious problem. Also, according to Tillerson, he informed Russia that the United States by September 1 will respond to the demand of Moscow to reduce the staff of American diplomats, the

Moon Jae-In and Donald trump (in the foreground) The US President Donald trump and the President of South Korea, moon Jae-In during the telephone call, called North Korea “a growing threat to much of the world”. About it reports Reuters, citing a White house statement. The two leaders also welcomed the unanimous adoption of UN Security Council resolution on new sanctions against Pyongyang. “The two leaders reaffirmed that North Korea poses a serious and growing direct threat to the United States, South Korea and Japan, as well as for most countries around the world,” said the White house. “Leaders pledged to fully implement all relevant resolutions and to urge the international community to do it,” — said in a statement. Saturday, August 5, the UN security Council adopted a resolution toughening sanctions against the DPRK. Now North Korea is prohibited from exporting coal, iron, lead, and seafood. Accounts of the

Fans of the Moscow “Spartak” posted addressed to the former former striker St. Petersburg “Zenit” Alexander Kerzhakov banner during a ceremony at the stadium “Saint-Petersburg”. It is reported by the journalist of “Sport-Express” Gosha Chernov in Twitter account. — Gosha Chernov (@G_o_s_h_a) 06 August, 2017, 16:10 “The sparrows can sleep in peace” — written on the poster. The match took place on Sunday, August 6, and ended with the score 5:1 in favor of Zenit. In the hosts goals were scored by Alexander Kokorin (36th minute), Alexander Erokhin (45-I), Domenico criscito (57-I), Daler Kuzyaev (63-I). Another own goal sent the goalkeeper “Spartacus” Artem Rebrov (78). The guests only managed to soak account. With a penalty for a foul on ze Luise distinguished Quincy promes (72-I). During a meeting at the stadium, the roof leaked. The leak was caused by heavy downpour. It happened for the second time in two weeks.

Russia intends to actively develop its own aircraft industry and from 2019 to proceed to the abolition of privileges to foreign aircraft manufacturers. As reported by RIA Novosti, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin in the program “Sunday evening with Vladimir Solovyov” on TV channel “Russia 1”. According to him, currently Russia produces 30 aircraft per year, which is 25 times less than each of the world’s largest producers, the European Airbus and the American Boeing. “But in 2025, given our plans, we will produce 110 aircraft per year. The Soviet Union produced 75 aircraft — we will be releasing 110”, — he said. As a second measure of support Rogozin called the abolition of benefits that are now granted to foreign aircraft manufacturers. “Already, consider, 2019. Our first aircraft, we hope, will go in the series. Is the MS-21”, — said the Vice-Premier, adding that the aircraft will be

The first delivery of LNG from the US by tanker Clean Ocean terminal in świnoujście Polish Poland is ready to import American liquefied natural gas, if the price is competitive, said in an interview with RIA Novosti the head of the Polish foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski. “We haven’t decided to import gas — sources — from the United States. A couple of months ago, we received one or two tankers with liquefied gas from the US, this was a pilot project to ascertain the technical capabilities of importing gas from the United States,” he said. Waszczykowski called it a successful project. “But now we are simply waiting for the terms and conditions of the contract, future contract,” he added. “We will, we want, we intend to import gas from the United States, with the proviso that the price will be competitive with one that is gas from other suppliers, such

The man who tried to break with a knife on the Eiffel tower in Paris, declared his connection with the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). On Sunday, August 6, AFP reported, citing a source close to the investigation. According to the interlocutor of the edition, the suspect — a Frenchman born in August 1998 in Mauritania. He stated that he wanted to attack the military and it is the relationship with the IG, “that motivated him to take action”. The source also said that the young man had for several months undergoing treatment in a psychiatric hospital and was again admitted there on July 27. While he was allowed to leave the hospital on the weekend from 4 to 6 August. The Agency also notes that the counter-terrorism unit of the Paris Prosecutor’s office launched an investigation after arrest the men. It is in the case

Vladimir Padrino Lopez Responsibility for the attack on a military base in Venezuela carries a group of civilians. This statement, as RIA Novosti reported, was made Minister of defense Vladimir Padrino Lopez. “This action was committed by a group of civilian criminals, which was a military form, and defected Lieutenant,” said he. According to Lopez, part of the group was able to steal the weapon. “The state security service is now actively looking for,” he added. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that the attack on the base, two people were killed and one was injured. “Ten attackers, two were killed with fire loyal to the homeland forces and wounded… one Of the ten attackers, nine civilian, and one of the defected Lieutenant,” he said. Early Sunday morning, August 6, was attacked on a military base Fuerte Pharamacy located in the city of Valencia. Several people were detained. Nezadolgo before the

Witold Waszczykowski “Nord stream 1 and Nord stream-2” are political projects, the purpose of which is that Russia got the possibility of blackmail of Central Europe. In an interview with RIA Novosti said the head of the Polish foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski. “We do not agree with a number of European politicians, German and others — that it is primarily a business project. No, it is a political project. And if American policy will include sanctions against this project, we have these sanctions will welcome. Because it will prevent implementation of initiatives that will threaten energy stability and security in our part of Europe,” he said. According to Waszczykowski, the idea to build “Nord stream 1 and Nord stream-2” was directed against European solidarity and energy security. “This is an idea, intended to get around Central Europe and in the future to create the possibility for Russia to blackmail the