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The inability of the Security Council (SC) of the UN to condemn the actions of terrorists encourages them to new provocations and attacks, and also makes them feel impunity. This is stated in the commentary of the Russian foreign Ministry. The document notes that for the third time in a month representatives of the USA, the UK, France and Ukraine in the security Council, under various pretexts blocked Russia’s proposal to take the standard short draft press statement condemning the terrorist attack on the Russian diplomatic mission in Damascus. It was shelled from the positions of groups “Hayat Tahrir Al-sham” (the former “Dzhabhat EN-Nusra”, banned in Russia — approx. “Of the tape.ru”) and “Falak Ar-Rahman”. The foreign Ministry recalled that “al-Nusra” in the world unanimously consider a terrorist organization. “The failure to exercise diplomatic solidarity with us, let them remain on the conscience of those delegations,” — said the Agency.

Geng Shuang Foreign Ministry spokesman China Geng Shuang again urged India to withdraw troops from the territory of the disputed border with India. About it reports “Xinhua”. “China briefed India on road construction [in the disputed area] in the framework of border meetings on 18 may and 8 June, but India has not commented on this,” said Geng. According to him, 18 June, more than 270 Indian military crossed the border and entered the territory of China. “As of 2 Aug in China are still 48 Indian soldiers and one bulldozer,” said a Chinese diplomat. He also added that new Delhi ignored the existing mechanisms and channels, forcefully entered the armed forces on Chinese territory and refuses to withdraw them. “It is illegal from the point of view of international law”, — concluded the Leg. Earlier, on July 24, press Secretary of the Ministry of defense of China Wu Qian,

The European Union on Friday, August 4, consider the extension of anti-Russian sanctions because of the scandal around the German concern Siemens. About it reports Reuters, citing diplomatic sources. According to them, the barriers to the adoption of this decision are missing, and restrictive measures are likely to be expanded. July 26 the extension of sanctions was supported by ambassadors of 28 countries — members of the community. If this happens, under the measures fall four citizens of Russia (including employees of the Ministry of energy), as well as three companies, including one that allegedly delivered the turbine Siemens in the Crimea. As noted by Reuters, with a corresponding initiative was made by Germany. On 21 July, Siemens announced that it had received credible information about upgrading and moving to the Crimea four turbines, which were delivered in the summer of 2016 for the project in Taman (Krasnodar region). The

Dmitry Medvedev The state Department believes that Russia and the United States must be able to work together in areas of common interest. This was stated by the head of the press service of the Department of state Heather Nauert at a briefing for journalists. A transcript of the event posted on the website of the American foreign Ministry. Nauert asked to comment on the post of Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev in Facebook: he said that the signing by the President of the United States of a new sanctions act that affect Moscow, means the end of hope for improving bilateral relations. As an example of successful Russian-American cooperation head of the press service of the state Department led current in the South-West of Syria truce. “Of course, our relations are at a low level, but we need to find areas for cooperation”, — said Nauert. According to

Nicolas Sarkozy French prosecutors suspect former President Nicolas Sarkozy of accepting bribes from the Qatari authorities for assistance in the promotion of the application of the Emirate on the world championship on football. About this newspaper The Daily Telegraph, citing its own sources. In particular, the guards check the version of that part of the illegal remuneration former French leader received in the transaction for the sale of shares of the football club PSG Qatari Fund. The right to host the world Cup in 2022 Qatar won in 2010. This decision caused much controversy about how it is appropriate to play in such a hot climate, as well as suspicion of corruption. France was one of the countries most actively supporting the application of Doha. According to former UEFA President Michel Platini, a great role was played by Sarkozy, at the time led the country. In 2013, Platini told about

Sergey Karjakin Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin lost to Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the second match of the third stage of the chess tournament Chess Grand Tour. This was reported on the website of the competition. The stage takes place in St. Louis (Missouri, USA). The party, held in the night of Friday, August 4, Moscow time ended on the 42nd move in favor of the athlete from Norway who played with white pieces. In the first match of the tournament Karjakin defeated compatriot Peter Svidler. The stage in St. Louis will last until August 12. From 11 to 30 November last year in new York hosted the match for the title of world champion in classical chess between Karjakin and Carlsen. Rivals did not reveal the winner of the 12 main political parties, the title was decided on a tie-break, where the stronger was the Norwegian athlete.

Vladimir Putin The President of Russia Vladimir Putin promised to think over the offer to stand as a candidate in the elections for the presidency in 2018. His words on Friday, August 4, reports TASS. With the call to take part in the presidential race, Putin asked one of the residents of the Buryat village of Cheryomushki during the video session. “Well, I think, thanks”, — Putin responded.

China opposes accepted in the United States of a law to toughen the sanctions regime against Russia, Iran and North Korea. This is stated in the statement of the Chinese foreign Ministry, which is available to TASS. “China has consistently opposed unilateral sanctions”, — the document says. Beijing “stands for the resolution of inter-state disputes on the basis of respect for each other, through equal dialogue.” The US President Donald trump on Wednesday, August 2, signed a law on new anti-Russian sanctions, which the us Senate adopted on 27 July. A new package of sanctions, in particular, prohibits American companies and individuals to lend to Russian banks for more than 14 days previously, the period was 90 days. In addition, the document is limited to the term of financing of Russian oil and gas companies.

Firefighters extinguished the fire in one of the tallest residential buildings in the world — skyscraper Torch Tower (tower “the Torch”) in Dubai, reports Reuters. A fire in a 79-storey structure with a height of 337 meters was extinguished at about 04:00 (03:00 GMT). According to the authorities, who were in the skyscraper people were evacuated, no injuries. Adjacent streets were closed. The government has stated that it is working to provide housing for those affected by the fire. The fire occurred in the night of Friday, August 5. Its cause is still unknown. In 2015, the Torch Tower was damaged by fire then also there were no casualties. Skyscraper “the Torch”, & 2011, was recognized as the tallest residential building in the world. It is 676 apartments.

In San Francisco in the shooting wounded three people, reports Associated Press. The incident took place in Dolores Park, where there were a significant number of visitors. According to witnesses, several men were on the bridge, began shouting threats. One of them pulled out a gun and started shooting at people. The appearance of the attackers cannot be regarded, as they had closed all but the eyes. One of the injured is in critical condition. Another was given medical aid, after which he was released. The third injured is a minor, details about his status. Located on the hill of Dolores Park is a popular place among locals and tourists. 1 July-at least 17 people were injured during a shooting at a nightclub in the city of little Rock, Arkansas. Several visitors were injured trying to leave the premises.