Category: World

Flooding in North-Eastern States of India claimed the lives of 40 people. About it reports Reuters. Because of the flood of the Brahmaputra, caused by monsoon rains, have been flooded more than 2,5 thousand villages. Half a million local residents were forced to leave their homes. For them, deployed more than 300 camps where evacuees will provide a hot meal and a roof over my head. Under the threat of flooding was Kaziranga national Park — a UNESCO world heritage site, home to the world’s largest population of Indian rhinoceros (2.5 thousand individuals from 3 thousand). At the moment 90 percent of the territory of the Park are under water, animals seek refuge at higher elevations, including road embankments. The state government has set up special barricades on the roads to force drivers to reduce speed, the movement at a speed greater than 40 kilometres per hour is prohibited. The

In the curriculum of the school girls in Saudi Arabia will include physical education lessons. This was stated by the Ministry of education of the Kingdom, according to Arab News. Changes will be implemented gradually, are expected to start in the new academic year. “I am very pleased with the publication of this decree, this is a historic day for all girls of the country,” said Lina al-Maen, a member of the Advisory Council of the king. The decision was made in the framework of realization of “Program-2030” — the reform plan adopted by the government. Over the execution will be watching the special oversight Committee, created under the leadership of Deputy Minister of education, which is responsible for educational programs for girls. On March 14 the government had opened the Council, protecting the rights of women. At the first meeting, it was not a single female. Saudi Arabia has

A Mexican court has sentenced six policemen to 27 years in prison for running away from the criminals. On Wednesday, July 12, according to Excelsior. In 2016 by calling a local resident, the police arrived in the town of Cristo Rey in the state of Sinaloa. Finding the place a few truckloads of thugs kidnaps a young man, the police chose to retreat. Moments of kidnapping 27-year-old man and fleeing police was caught on video and spread in social networks. In addition, the video became evidence in court. Higher police officials tried to explain the flight of subordinates special strategy that is applied due to the fact that the bandits were more, but the court excuses not to believe.

Donald Trump The Americans shared the views of the Republican party do not believe in the collusion of U.S. President Donald trump with Russia. This is evidenced by the survey conducted by the publication Politico. The writer interviewed more than two dozen leaders of the Republican party at the district level about the mood of the people on the ground. The study showed that ordinary voters not only consider the behavior of the head of state is reprehensible, they don’t even really watch the scandal around “relations with Russia.” “Yes, it’s almost not discussed at all. Those who still remember this story, describe her as a “witch hunt”: “tramp, Russia, Russia, Russia.” I hear that a lot more than about some real evidence about [the President] trump and trump Jr.”, — said the publication of Carl Bunce, Chairman of the cell of the Republican party in Clark County (Nevada). According

The mayor of new York bill De Blasio has allocated $ 32 million for the fight against rats in the city. On Wednesday, July 12, according to ABC News. Since September in several parts of the city will begin replacement of rubbish bins on the streets in iron containers. The government will also replace flooring in basement on concrete and will purchase new machines for pressovaniya waste that rats will not be able to open. In February, authorities in new York said that one person died of a rare disease transmitted by rats, and two others seriously injured. Study 2014 show that the city is home to two million rodents, although previously it was thought that their population is comparable to the number of residents in new York and people and is eight million individuals. In March 2015, scientists have found in new York South of rodents rat flea is

Donald Trump The President of the United States Donald trump believes that with a little over five months of being at the helm of the country he was able to do more than any other leader in the history of the United States. This opinion he expressed in an interview with Reuters. “For five months we have achieved more than almost any President in US history”, he said. “If you look at Iraq and Syria, you will see the progress we have made in the fight against “Islamic state” (IG, a group banned in Russia), it’s almost complete success,” said trump. Also, the U.S. President said that the mood in the White house now is fantastic. To their merit, among other things, he attributed the increasing rates of the American stock exchanges as well as the best data on employment and jobs in the US over the last 16 years.

Stanislav Lisov Arrested in Spain at the request of the USA the Russian programmer Stanislav Lisov 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. On Thursday, July 13, according to RT. “I beg you for help, to take control of my situation and to understand the unfairness, the shocking facts of lawlessness on the part of the US to Russian citizen. My appeal to you is my last hope,” wrote foxes. He added that he has nothing to do with the crimes he is accused of the USA. “I have a suspicion that if you get into the territory of the United States, charges can vary or be applied pressure/coercion,” reads the letter. In addition, Lisov notes that the evidence on which the accusation is questionable. Foxes were detained in Spain

Kiev was the second most popular among Russians direction for short journeys on two or three days. This experts of tourist service OneTwoTrip has told to the correspondent “Tapes.ru”. Experts came to such conclusions, having analyzed the information about booked tickets and rooms in hotels for the period from June 2016 to June 2017. Flights to the capital of Ukraine from the cities of Russia and back in a given period cost an average of 12.8 thousand rubles, hotel — 2,7 thousand rubles a day. Leader of the demand in this respect Minsk. The average ticket price amounted to 10.1 thousand rubles, the rate is 3.5 thousand rubles per day. Closes the top three Tbilisi with a rate of 15.3 thousand rubles for the flight, and three thousand rubles per night in a hotel. In the top-5 also includes Riga and Paris. Among domestic destinations for a short break in

Vladimir Putin and Donald trump The President of the United States Donald trump during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin behaved very harshly. He told this in an interview with Reuters. “I was very rigid in dealing with Putin”, — he said. He added that he and Putin are very important relationships that can save many lives, such as in Syria after joining there because of the truce. Trump also regretted not asked whether Putin supported him during the presidential race in the United States in 2016. Then he recalled that in recent time took some decisions that may not please Russia. “Look what I did — the price of oil went down. We establish large supplies of liquefied natural gas to Poland. That’s not what Putin wants. And the military we have added $ 56 billion on procurement of military equipment. Putin does not want it —

Members of the Democratic party in the house of representatives of the United States Congress introduced a new version of the bill, including new unilateral sanctions against Russia and Iran. On Thursday, July 13, according to Reuters. Co-authors of the document were made by the leader of the democratic faction in the lower house of Congress, Nancy Pelosi, her Deputy Steni Hoyer and Deputy Chairman of the foreign Affairs Committee Eliot Engel. Reuters writes that the bill is identical to that a month ago was supported by the Senate. The authors want to gain the support of representatives of the Republican party. The white house earlier demanded amendments to the document as the current version is too risky for American foreign policy. A White house spokesman Sarah Sanders stated that in the existing configuration the bill unacceptable. 14 Jun 98 senators out of 100 voted for the extension of sanctions