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Emmanuel macron, with his wife Petition against the official status of first lady, Brigitte macron in France gathered more than 170 thousand signatures. The appeal published on the platform Change.org. The author of the campaign Field Thierry Valette, the leader of the public movement “National equality”, outraged the initiative to allocate the spouse of the President of Emmanuel Macron budget. “There are no reasons for which wife of the head of state needs to get the taxpayers’ money,” reads the petition text. Valette said that Brigitte Makron already have two or three assistants, two secretaries and two members of the security service, which, in his opinion, should be enough. The petition addressed to the President and the Prime Minister Edward Philip. According to the newspaper Huffington Post, during the election campaign macron stressed that his 64-year-old wife to play a public role, and taxpayers will not pay for it. Now,

Raqqa Phosphorus bombs used in Syria in accordance with the laws of armed conflict and in view of the potential threat to the civilian population. About it the correspondent of TASS said Sunday, August 6, the representative of the international coalition led by the United States. “Shells with white phosphorus used to create a smokescreen, smoke, and target acquisition subject to any possible side effect for civilians and civilian buildings,” — said in the headquarters. The Syrian foreign Ministry, the Agency stressed that the use of phosphorus and the targeting of residential areas and the hospital of Raqqa gross violation of international law. This is stated in the message Department, sent to the UN security Council. On 5 August it was reported that as a result of air strikes on raqqa killed 43 people, wounded many others. The Deputy Chairman of the local branch of the Syrian red Crescent society

Italian vagli sotto, opened the monument to the Russian officer, Alexander Prokhorenko, who died in a combat mission in Syria. On Sunday, August 6, RIA Novosti reported. According to the creators, the marble sculpture depicts a soldier for a few moments before the airstrike, the Russian VKS, which he caused upon himself when he was surrounded by terrorists in the vicinity of Palmyra. “We appreciate the policy pursued by President Vladimir Putin in the fight against “Islamic state” (banned in Russia). It was fair to pay my respects to the soldier who sacrificed his life for all of us, because ISIS is a real world threat. This hero not to fall into the hands of thugs, chose to die from friendly fire. His act can be proud of the whole world”, — said the mayor of wailly-sotto Mario Puglia. At the opening ceremony of the monument was attended by more

The Berlin police arrested in the city centre, two Chinese tourists, who performed the Nazi salute outside the building of the German Parliament. On Saturday, August 5, according to Reuters. As noted, men aged 36 and 49 years posed at the Reichstag of Nazi gestures and taking pictures of each other on mobile phones. Tourists from China were accused of “use of symbols of banned organizations”. They were released after payment of bail of 500 Euro for each. Section 86a of the German Criminal code prohibits the use in Germany of Nazi symbols, including flags and coats of arms of the Third Reich and forms of greetings, the national socialist regime that existed in Germany in the years 1933-1945.

Diosdado Cabello In Venezuela, an attack on a military base, located in Valencia. This was written on Sunday, August 6, on his Twitter page a member of the Constitutional Assembly and the Chairman of the ruling United socialist party Diosdado Cabello. According to him, “early in the morning, the terrorists entered the territory [of the base] Fuerte Aramaki” (Fuerte Paramacay). The politician called the incident “a terrorist attack against Boliarska national Armed forces” and noted that several people were detained. Cabello also said that after the attack “was introduced plan protection, began the deployment of troops for internal security”. He also added that the attack was committed by a group of terrorist mercenaries. As writes Associated Press, the base Fuerte Parmacy is controlled by forces loyal to current President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. The Agency notes that shortly before the network has a video in which a small group of

Sergei Lavrov At the meeting of the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary Rex Tillerson, the question was raised about the decisions of Moscow, adopted in response to the approval of the law on sanctions in Congress. The head of the Russian foreign Ministry told journalists following the talks held in the Philippine capital Manila on Sunday, August 6, RIA Novosti reported. According to Lavrov, the head of American diplomacy was interested in the details of the decisions taken by Russia. “We have given these explanations,” — said the Minister. The Minister said that “this was done on the basis of Vladimir Putin’s interview with channel “Russia”.” “Where all the details has been said, explained the reasons for the decisions that we made after long expectations that the US will not go on the path of confrontation”, — he explained. As noted in the foreign

The Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov discussed the situation in Syria with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu. On Sunday, August 6, the press service of the Russian Ministry of foreign Affairs. The meeting was held in the Philippines capital Manila on the sidelines of the regional forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Ministers discussed “the implementation of the Memorandum on the establishment of a de-escalation in Syria, the strengthening of the cessation of hostilities in that country and promote a political settlement process,” the statement reads. The Ministry said that Lavrov and Cavusoglu also reviewed certain issues of Russian-Turkish relations. Earlier, on 6 August it became known that head the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia will be held in Manila negotiations with Minister of foreign Affairs of China Wang I. The meeting of foreign Ministers of ASEAN countries held in the Philippines

Mevlut Cavusoglu and Sergei Europromotion: Lavrov discussed with the foreign Minister of Turkey, the zone of de-escalation in Syria Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov intends to hold a meeting with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in the Philippines capital Manila. This was reported by TASS source in the Russian delegation. “Such a meeting could be held in Sunday,” August 6, said the source. Earlier it became known that the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia will be held in the Philippine capital talks with Chinese foreign Minister Wang Yi is Expected that they will discuss topical bilateral issues and the international agenda. Lavrov will also meet with U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson. The latter will seek common ground with Moscow, said the permanent representative of the United States to the UN, Nikki Haley. Lavrov arrived in Manila to participate in the activities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The

Elena Skrynnik The Swiss Prosecutor’s office terminated the criminal investigation on charges of money laundering against the former Minister of agriculture of Russia Elena Skrynnik and withdrew the arrest of its Bank accounts. On Saturday, August 5, according to the newspaper Blick. As noted, the reason for this decision could be the unwillingness of Moscow to cooperate on this matter with the Swiss authorities. “Because of the lack of legal assistance necessary to establish the offense, the suspect can not be justified. The investigation should be stopped”, — the newspaper quotes an excerpt from a document of the Prosecutor’s office. It also indicates that the arrested funds were returned to the Minister of agriculture in February, after payment of its legal costs in the amount of 16 thousand Swiss francs. The General Prosecutor’s office of Switzerland has arrested accounts of the former Minister of agriculture of Russia Elena Skrynnik, appearing

Donald Trump The President of the United States Donald trump is grateful to Russia and China for support of the resolution on toughening of sanctions against North Korea at the UN Security Council. This is stated in a statement released by the press Secretary of the White house Sarah Sanders, reports TASS. “President trump thank Russia and China for cooperation in securing the passage of this resolution. He will continue to work with allies and partners to strengthen diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea to stop its threatening and destabilizing behavior,” the statement said. Earlier on Saturday the UN security Council unanimously adopted a resolution toughening sanctions against the DPRK. Now North Korea is prohibited from exporting coal, iron, lead, and seafood. Accounts of the Bank for foreign trade of the DPRK frozen North Korean vessels that violated UN resolutions, denied entry to the ports of all States. The