After the floods in Japan were missing 18 people. It is reported by The Strait Times. At the moment we know about two dead: one drowned trying to get out of the river, the other was covered by a landslide. Among the missing — at least one child who, according to witnesses, was carried away by the flow, and the couple whose house was washed away by the river. The rescue operation involved thousands of soldiers of the defense Forces. They are trying to get to the houses located in areas that are threatened by landslides. Interfere with the work of a swollen river. Forecasters warn that in the coming hours possible new showers, because of which the situation could deteriorate further. Warning emergency evacuation has received more than 550 thousand inhabitants of the prefectures of Fukuoka and Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.
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Makron was lowered from the helicopter on a nuclear submarine
Emmanuel Macron The President of France Emmanuel macron made a visit to a nuclear submarine “Le Terribl”. The head of state dropped her from a helicopter. Photo Makron published in Twitter. — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) 04 July 2017, 17:45 The French leader took part in the exercise, simulating the launch of nuclear missiles, transfers “Russian service Bi-bi-si”. The President stressed the importance of national nuclear deterrent forces, describing them as a cornerstone of security. July 3 message to the both chambers of the French Parliament, macron said that in the coming years, the country’s army is waiting for the updating of strategic and tactical plan, reported TASS. Speaking about the need to continue the fight against terrorism, the President pointed out the importance of modernizing the armed forces. France is a member of the nuclear club — one of the five countries, which under the terms of the Treaty on
Accident in the Central African Republic has claimed the lives of 78 people
78 people were killed and more than 70 were injured in a traffic accident in the Central African Republic. As reported by Reuters, the incident occurred on the way to the weekly fair in the village of Malum to the North-East of the capital, Bangui. All the victims were riding in one truck, whose driver exceeded the speed. Chief physician of the University hospital of the nearest city, Bambari Chamberlain Bama (Bama Chamberlain) said that most people died on the spot, but some of the victims relatives were taken home, where they later died. March 20, Bangui was named second in the ranking of the worst cities to live in, giving the first place to the capital of Iraq, Baghdad. Settlements were evaluated on 39 criteria, among them political stability, level of crime, restriction of personal freedom, censorship, education, transport, environment.
Supporters of Venezuelan President left previously captured the building of the Parliament
Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, earlier stormed into the building controlled by the opposition of the Parliament, left the building. About it reports Reuters, citing witnesses. Radicals a few hours was held in the building more than 350 politicians, journalists and visitors of the institution. As a result of clashes in the hospital were five people. Several dozen people had entered the territory of the square surrounding the building of the legislative body, at a time when there was a meeting. At the end of June, the protesters Venezuelans erected barricades in the streets of Caracas. 28 Jun Oscar Perez stole a police helicopter that fired 15 bullets at the Supreme court building and threw four grenades at him. With the aircraft he also waved a flag with the inscription “Freedom”. On 5 July he spoke through YouTube with a call to “continue to fight for the liberalization of
United States ignored the appeal of Russia and China to end exercises near the DPRK
The United States will continue the practice of military exercises with allies in the Korean Peninsula, despite the call by Russia and China to refrain from such actions. About it journalists were reported by the official representative of the U.S. Department of defense Jeff Davis, reports RIA Novosti. “No, I’m not,” said Davis, responding to a question about possible changes in the format of joint exercises. July 4, Russia and China in the joint statement of the ministries of foreign Affairs has invited the DPRK to declare a moratorium on nuclear tests and missile launches, and South Korea and the United States to refrain from conducting large-scale military exercises. In addition, the authors of the statement urged the international community to support the above initiative, opening the real path to resolving the problems of the Korean Peninsula. The same day Pyongyang reported the successful test of a new Intercontinental ballistic
Russia called unacceptable the report of the OPCW on chemical weapons in Syria
Russia pointed to many gaps in the text of the report of the Organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW) on the incident with the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian town of Khan shaykhun in April and explained why the document cannot be considered acceptable. About this on air of the TV channel RT, said Russia’s permanent representative at the OPCW Alexander Shulgin, reports RIA Novosti. “As it turned out, the goal was to make a fuss about the responsibility of the Syrian government and President Assad for the tragedy with the use of chemical weapons in the region,” said Shulgin, adding that the US and its allies without hesitation took the results of the final report of the OPCW as absolute proof of guilt of the Syrian government. According to him, the main problem was the failure of the OPCW mission to visit the injured of
“Fallen into meditation” an Indian guru leave in the freezer instead of burying
Ashutosh Maharaj In India were allowed to leave unburied the body of guru Maharaja Ashutosh (Ashutosh Maharaj), frozen followers in anticipation of his return to life from meditation. About it writes on Wednesday, July 5, The Express Tribune. The Supreme court of Punjab and Haryana dismissed the claim of Dilip Kumar JHA (Jha Dilip Kumar) who claims that he is the son of the guru. He wants to cremate his father according to Hindu customs. This is his in 2014 was supported by the court of first instance after the doctor confirmed the clinical death of Maharaj. According to The Indian Express, the court also rejected the claim of Dilip for a DNA test to confirm kinship. This man will need if you wish to file a civil lawsuit. According to the newspaper, the Supreme court of the States also decided that the body of the guru should be periodically
In Afghanistan killed an American soldier
Archive photo U.S. Department of defense reported the death of a soldier of the American army. Details reports Reuters. Private first class Hansen Kirkpatrick from the city of Wasilla, Alaska, died Monday, July 3, but it has become known only now. It is reported that he died from wounds sustained during the attack in Helmand province. The case is under investigation. In Helmand now government troops and us special forces are engaged in heavy fighting with the advancing Taliban, who seek to take control of the opium-rich province. In March 2017, an Afghan soldier fired at the military personnel of the U.S. armed forces at a NATO base located in Helmand. Injured three military personnel.
Erdogan has called the suicide of the German ban on its performance in Hamburg
Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the decision of the German government to forbid him to speak to fellow citizens during the G20 summit in Hamburg. The head of state said in an interview with the newspaper Die Zeit, published on Wednesday, June 5. “Germany commits suicide (…) Germany should correct this mistake,” — said the Turkish leader. Erdogan also said that the German media are waging a campaign to demonize his country and support terrorists. According to the President, one of the examples of assistance to the extremists is a failure of Berlin to give Ankara suspected of a coup attempt in the summer of 2016. At the end of June, the German authorities have received a request from Turkey for the performances of Erdogan to the Turkish citizens in Hamburg. On 29 June, he was rejected. The next day it became known that the German authorities decided
Moscow suggested CIS to send to Syria a contingent of the joint monitoring
Russia approached the CIS countries with a proposal to send a contingent to Syria to joint monitoring in the area of de-escalation. On Wednesday, July 5, said in Astana the head of the Russian delegation at the talks on the Syrian settlement, Alexander Lavrentyev, reports RIA Novosti. “Now the question is what troop you want to emphasize military observers which countries to involve in peacekeeping mission in Syria,” the diplomat said, noting that we are not talking about “imposing a solution”. The Memorandum on the establishment of security zones in Syria was signed in Astana on may 4, countries-guarantors — Russia, Turkey and Iran. It is expected to create four zones in Idlib province, in the territories of Latakia, Aleppo and Hama; in the North of HOMS province; in Eastern ghouta, on the South of Syria — the provinces of Deraa and Quneitra. In these regions will be denied the