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Iranian authorities appealed to the UN security Council a complaint against the US due to imposed against Tehran in July, sanctions, and accused Washington of violating the terms of the nuclear deal. On Tuesday, August 1, reported the Tasnim News Agency with reference to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani. According to him, representatives of the Iranian authorities considered the new package of American sanctions and came to the conclusion that they contradict some of the points of agreement on the nuclear program. 18 July the United States imposed sanctions against 18 more Iranian companies and individuals involved in the missile program of the Islamic Republic. While the Americans noted that the restrictive measures are not related to a Joint comprehensive plan of action (SVPD) on the Iranian nuclear program. Tehran has promised to “give a balanced response.” Iran and the six international mediators (US, Russia, China, Britain,

Shahid Khakan Abbasi The national Assembly of Pakistan by a majority of votes supported the appointment of former Minister of petroleum and natural resources Shahid Khakan Abbasi as the new Prime Minister of the country. On Tuesday, August 1, said the speaker of the lower house of Parliament Sardar of IAS Kindergarten, reports Reuters. For his candidacy voted 221 members. The ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (PML) controls 188 of 342 seats. For Abbasi voted the allies of PML. It is noted that the opposition failed to nominate a single candidate. Abbasi in this position is expected to be a month and a half to Shehbaz Sharif, brother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was able to be elected to the National Assembly and to the right to head the government. A preliminary decision on the transfer of power was made on Friday, July 28, at the meeting of the

Rex Tillerson Relations between the US and Russia remain tense and could deteriorate even more. On Tuesday, August 1, said the U.S. Secretary Rex Tillerson, reports Reuters “They (the ratio is approx. “Of the tape.ru”) may even worsen, the state Secretary said. The question is whether we can achieve some level of stability in these relationships and to continue to find common interests and ways of resolving their differences so that they do not become an open conflict”. The head of US diplomacy promised that the us administration will take measures to ensure that the new package of sanctions against Russia, developed by the U.S. Congress, does not undermine attempts to restore relations between Moscow and Washington, reports TASS. Tillerson also said it plans to discuss the situation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov this weekend in the Philippines capital Manila, where he held a series of meetings of ASEAN.

Christopher Ray The U.S. Senate approved Christopher ray (Christopher Wray) as the new head of the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI). On it informs Agency Reuters. For the candidacy of the former Deputy head of the justice Department have voted by 92 legislators, five opposed. The place of the Director of the enforcement Department has been empty since may 10, when James Comey was dismissed by President Donald trump. According to the head of state, Komi admitted forgery, closed the investigation against the former Secretary of state Hillary Clinton concerning the use of electronic mail for transmission of information constituting a state secret. 11 may The New York Times has published an article, containing information that trump demanded of the Komi Republic to terminate the investigation against the former assistant homeland security Michael Flynn. July 12, ray said that will not bring Trump the oath of allegiance, noting that “his

The number of victims of explosion at a mosque in the city of Herat in Northwest Afghanistan rose to 29, more than 60 people were injured. About it reports local TV channel Tolo News, citing authorities. Earlier it was reported about 15 people killed. It is clarified that the suicide bomber entered the mosque and opened fire on the congregation. After that he detonated the explosive device. 6 June in Herat in an explosion near a mosque killed seven people and 15 were injured. The bomb was hidden in a motorcycle parked near the mosque of the XII century JAMA Masjid. It worked, as the crowd of believers passed through the Park, heading to prayer. 24 July in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in the area populated mainly by Shiites, explosion. Then 24 people were killed, 42 were injured.

Stanislav Lisov A court in Spain has agreed to give USA the Russian programmer of the detainee Stanislaw Lisova. On Tuesday, August 1, reports TASS with reference to the statement of the National court of the Kingdom. The judicial Agency said that the US is demanding his extradition “on suspicion in actions related to the development and use of malicious software.” The lawyer of Russian citizen Oleg Gubarev said that he will appeal this decision because, according to him, the reason for this is more than enough. In his opinion, the decision of the Spanish court does not account for any of the defense arguments. On 13 July it was reported that the foxes sent a letter to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin with the request to bring the situation under control and prevent his extradition to the United States. “I beg you for help, to take control of

Bank of England officials began on Tuesday, August 1, the first in 50 years strike. They are demanding higher wages. About it reports Reuters. The strike, which involved the security personnel and attendants, will last three days. During this period it is expected the decision of the Board of Directors of the 323-year-old Bank’s key rate, the Agency said. Reportedly, 15 people gathered in front of the Central office of the Bank in London. Some wore masks with the face of Governor Mark Carney. Employees of the Central Bank, included in the Unite Union, said that protest against, in their words, ridiculous wages, which was introduced without the consent of the organization. It is noted that the annual earnings of many who supported the strike does not exceed 20 thousand pounds sterling (26,4 thousand dollars, or nearly 1.6 million rubles). Representatives of the Bank of England in turn declared that

Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said that the President of the United States Donald trump is ready for a military solution of problems of nuclear and missile programs. About this politician said in an interview with NBC. According to Graham, trump will not allow Pyongyang to have ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads aimed at the United States. “If we need war to stop [the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-UN] — there will be war. If thousands die, and they die there, not here. He [trump] told me right in the face,” said the Senator. On July 29, the DPRK confirmed the launch of a ballistic missile “And 14”. The North Korean Agency KCNA reported that the test did not pose a threat to neighboring countries, however, is “a stern warning for the United States.” Later, the state Department stated that it strongly condemn the launch. Secretary Rex Tillerson laid

In Syria at the impact of the international coalition led by the US killed 60 civilians. On Tuesday, August 1, according to Syrian news Agency SANA. According to him, the air attack was made in several areas of the province of Deir ez-Zor: al-United Kuchma, ash-Shavit ed-David and al-Ashara. Other details yet. 30 Jul SANA said six victims of the bombing coalition. It was noted that the air force attacked the positions of militants of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia), but the impact was in the hospital Aisha and sports club in the province of Deir ez-Zor. The Agency noted that the airstrike in this province, which killed civilians, was the fourth in a month. In June, the aircraft led by the United States Association attacked the town of al-Mayadin, and village of ed-Dablan. According to SANA, killed 90 of the Syrians. The coalition is

Hossein Ansari and Mikhail Bogdanov Deputy foreign Minister of Russia and Iran Mikhail Bogdanov and Hossein Ansari discussed at the consultations in Moscow, the creation of zones of de-escalation in Syria. It is reported by RIA Novosti. “We discussed all these issues in detail in the framework of our work on the ground as guarantors of the cessation of hostilities in Syria,” — said Bogdanov. In turn, Ansari announced that the next meeting of representatives of Russia, Iran and Turkey for the preparation of negotiations on Syria will be held in Astana next week in Tehran. May 4, countries-guarantors of a ceasefire in Syria — Russia, Turkey and Iran signed a Memorandum on creation of four security zones in Syria. They will operate in the following regions: in the province of Idlib, in areas of Latakia, Aleppo and Hama; in the North of HOMS province; in Eastern ghouta, on the