Emmanuel macron and Pierre De Villiers The President of France Emmanuel macron announced an increase in military spending country in 2018. It is reported BFMTV. According to the head of state, the defence Ministry budget will be next year to 34.2 billion euros, up 32.7 billion provided for this. While 650 million euros will reserve to ensure operations abroad. “It is a necessary decision, it’s what we need,” — said the French leader. Macron explained that this step is done in order to achieve the level of military expenditure to 2 percent of GDP by 2025. This requirement is contained in the Charter of NATO, a party to which is France. 25 may during the summit of leaders of the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance, the US President Donald trump said that 23 of the 28 member countries do not pay those amounts that they must contribute to the
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Zakharova said the US refusal to issue visas to Russian diplomats
Maria Zakharova Washington refuses to issue visas to Russian diplomats, who should replace members of the Russian Embassy, expelled from the U.S. in December. On Friday, July 14, said the official representative of the foreign Ministry of Russia Maria Zakharova. The video briefing is on page offices in Facebook. “Washington is not only not reversed the decision to expel our employees, but also refusing to issue visas to those who have to go on a replacement,” — said Zakharov. According to the representative of the foreign Ministry, Moscow is ready to respond to this mirror measures. “I would not like to bring to extreme measures. We’ll never in a hurry, was designed a very long pause, it was delayed, obviously. If American partners don’t understand us at some point have to act in this direction”, — said the diplomat. “The answer — is,” — she added. Materials on теме13:50 —
Russian family in Turkey detained when attempting to illegally enter Syria
The inhabitant of the Saratov region Svetlana Utkina with two children and a civilian husband, Eugene Kachari arrested in Turkey while trying to enter illegally into Syrian territory, reports RT. Family was sent to immigration jail in Antakya, on charges of intent to join radical groups. The relatives of the detainees they were looking for about a month. The search was organized by Sergey Ukhanov, former husband of Svetlana that fraud took with them their child. According to them, in the middle of June Svetlana with her civil husband and two children went on vacation to Ankara, where her cousin. However, they arrived in Ankara, and in Istanbul, after which the connection with them was lost. According to relatives, Svetlana recently changed. She converted to Islam, became interested in radical movements of religion, which led to the rupture of relations with her husband. Sergei Uhanov found out that she was
Three criminals opened fire at the sanctuary in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem, three of the attacker opened fire near sacred to Muslims and Jews of the place, reports Reuters. The incident occurred on the morning of Friday, July 14, near the site known to Muslims as Noble sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple mount. The shooting wounded three Israelis, two of them are in critical condition. The criminals were shot and killed by security forces. April 23, four people were injured in tel Aviv in an attack armed with a knife 18-year-old Palestinian. It managed to hold. The attack was considered a terrorist attack.
In Paris would create “a zone free of trump”
During the visit of US President Donald trump to Paris, the city will be “zone free from the tramp”. About it reports The Independent. It will be created at the Republic square. Organizers — movement “Paris vs trump” — the promise that all visitors to the area can take part in the dancing, enjoy the views and listen to music. The members of the “Paris vs trump” intend to Express protest against the “position of the American President on the issue of climate change, its policy in relation to migrants, sexist discourse and conduct, his Islamophobia and racist speech, war plans for all over the world, neo-liberalism and capitalism”. Donald trump arrived in Paris at the invitation of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to celebrate Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14. According to the President of the United States, he considers his visit as symbolic and intends to “celebrate and
In a Malaysian state has introduced the punishment of flogging for violating Sharia law
In the Malaysian state of Kelantan imposed a penalty of flogging for those who violate Sharia law. About it reports The Independent. The relevant bill approved by the Parliament of the state, where the majority of the deputies belong to the Islamic party of Malaysia (PAS). According to the document, roshashana can be performed inside the prison and publicly. “This is consistent with religious regulations, which require that punishment was public,” explained Deputy chief Minister of the state Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah. The list of crimes that fall under the new law, not yet published. As notes the edition, it is highly likely that it will include adultery and drinking alcohol. According to the Minister of tourism and culture Nazri Abdul Aziz, the tightening of the law is unlikely to affect the tourist flow into the country, as foreigners rarely look in Kelantan. “If you’re worried about it, just don’t
Former Peruvian President and his wife took custody of
Ollanta Humala Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia taken into custody for up to 18 months at the time of the investigation into money laundering. About it reports Reuters. The warrant of arrest issued by judge Richard Concepcion on Thursday, July 13, having satisfied the petition of Prosecutor Herman Juarez. This measure was chosen to prevent the possible escape of the suspects or their interference in the investigation. The Prosecutor’s office accuses Umalu and Heredia illegally obtaining funds from the now deceased Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Brazilian construction companies Odebrecht SA and OAS SA. Humala and Heredia deny the charges. According to the lawyers, they’re not going to run anywhere. Ollanta Humala was the Peruvian President from 2011 to 2016.
Macron said the refusal of France from the demands of Assad’s departure
Emmanuel Macron France no longer insists on the resignation of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. As reported by RIA Novosti, said the President of the French Republic Emmanuel macron at a press conference in Paris after meeting with U.S. President Donald trump. “We changed the French doctrine in relation to Syria. Our fundamental objective is to eradicate the terrorist groups, whatever they were,” said macron. He said that “Assad’s departure is no longer a necessary condition for France”. Macron added that proposed by France and the United States contact group that will develop a road map for the future of Syria after the conflict must be permanent members of the UN security Council. The French leader agreed that participation in negotiations should be the representative of Assad. “We share the wish that in the contact group consisted of the permanent members of the security Council, stakeholders from the region. And, obviously,
Trump said of the reluctance to withdraw from the Russian sanctions without concessions on her part
Donald Trump The US President Donald trump said that never thought to lift sanctions against Russia. This, according to Politico, he told reporters on Board his ship on the way to Paris. “Right now we have very serious sanctions against Russia. I didn’t want and didn’t even think about how to remove them. Someone said that Donald trump wants to do it, but I don’t want to take them off,” said he. The White house also confirmed that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed under consideration in Congress, the laws on sanctions last week at the G20 summit in Germany. According to him, the easing of sanctions remains open, but under the condition that the us administration can “get something” from the Russian leadership. “I never would have canceled the sanctions have not made something that we like in Syria and Ukraine”, — said the President. “I made great
Chinese office workers offered to sleep in the capsule at lunchtime
The Beijing company Xiangshui Space offered for office workers to sleep, without leaving home. About it reports The South China Morning Post. She opened 15 capsule hotels inside office buildings, Internet cafes and coworking. In each from two to eight beds, rent each one for 10 RMB (about one dollar) for half an hour during peak times at lunchtime. Inside each capsule there is a power outlet for charging gadgets, a fan and a flashlight to read. “Our clients are white-collar workers who behave decently. Yet no one tried to break something,” — said one of the workers Xiangshui Space. Every client receives a one-time sheets, pillowcases, blankets and ear plugs. Employees monitor daily the condition of the beds. To use the service you don’t even need a passport — just register in the branded app and scan the barcode with your smartphone.