Putin suggested the BRICS countries to conclude an agreement on information security

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© Alexei Nikolsky/press service of the Russian President/TASS MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes BRICS countries to develop universal rules in the field of international information security and to enter into an intergovernmental agreement. With this proposal he made in the article “BRICS – towards new horizons of strategic partnership,” published in the leading mass media of the countries of this organization before the summit, which will take place on 3-5 September in China. “Offer to work together to establish an appropriate international legal framework of cooperation, and in the future – to develop and adopt universal rules of responsible behaviour of States in this region, – said the Russian leader. An important step would be the conclusion of intergovernmental agreements of the BRICS on international information security”. The President of the Russian Federation, in his article emphasized that Russia has consistently advocated the expansion of cooperation

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Kosachev: Russia should achieve a symmetry in the exchange of diplomatic courtesies, with the United States

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The Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Konstantin Kosachev © Valery sharifulin/TASS TASS, August 31. Washington’s decision on the closure of the Russian Consulate General in San Francisco cannot be called a return to parity, Russia should achieve a symmetry in the exchange of “diplomatic niceties” with the United States. Such opinion on Thursday was expressed by the head of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Konstantin Kosachev.

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Putin: the issue of the DPRK should be solved through dialogue and not through pressure

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© Alexei Nikolsky/press service of the Russian President/TASS MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. The problem of the DPRK’s nuclear program can be resolved only through dialogue without preconditions, threats and pressure – a path to nowhere. This was stated by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin in the article “BRICS – towards new horizons of strategic partnership,” published in the leading mass media of the countries of this organization before the summit, which will take place on 3-5 September in China.

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The number of victims of the storm “Harvey” in Texas increased to 39

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The death toll in the storm “Harvey” that struck the U.S. state of Texas, has risen to 39 people. On Thursday, August 31, CNN reports. Earlier it was reported about at least 30 victims. Hurricane “Harvey” hit the Texas on the night of 26 August. First, he appropriated the fourth category of danger, but then reduced to the level of a tropical storm. Maximum sustained wind speeds of at the peak of the hurricane reached 215 kilometres per hour. According to estimates by Bloomberg, the element of inflicted damage of 100 billion dollars. “Harvey” was the most devastating natural disaster in the United States for 12 years. In August 2005, the U.S. was hit by hurricane Katrina. Then killed almost two thousand people, the disaster has cost the American Treasury in a record amount of 108 billion dollars.

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The Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco ahead of time will stop receiving visitors

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The Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco (California) will stop accepting visitors from 1 September in connection with the requirement of the US authorities to close the Embassy. Information about this posted on the main page of the website of the Consulate General. It is clarified that issuance of passports will be made until 13:00 Friday. Earlier on August 31 it became known that the USA has demanded from Russia to close the Consulate General in San Francisco. Also need to stop working two consular facility in Washington and new York. The decision must be executed before September 2. Later the White house clarified that we are talking about buildings of the Russian trade representation. While the administration of U.S. President said that the question of reducing the number of staff and the expulsion of Russian diplomats home is not. The Consul

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The white house has told about the role of trump in the closing of the Russian Consulate

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Donald Trump The decision to close the Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco and buildings dogbreath in Washington and new York was made by the President of the United States Donald trump. This was during the briefing said the press-Secretary of the head of the White house Sarah Sanders, reports on Thursday, August 31, Reuters. “Yes, this decision was made by the President,” Sanders replied to a question, adding that official Washington took this measure in response to the reduction of the U.S. deprecative in Russia. However, she added that “the United States wants to improve relations with Russia and will seek opportunities to achieve this goal,” reports “Interfax”. Earlier on August 31 it became known that the USA has demanded from Russia to close the Consulate General in San Francisco. Also need to stop working two consular facility in Washington and new York. The decision must be executed

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Lavrov appealed to Tillerson about the DPRK

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Photo: RIA Novosti Sergei Lavrov warned the us authorities from any steps of a military nature against North Korea. His statement, the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia has made in negotiations with U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson. The words of the foreign Minister are on the Agency’s website. “S. Lavrov once again stressed there is no alternative of finding political and diplomatic ways to overcome the tensions on the Korean Peninsula and the need to refrain from any measures of a military nature, is fraught with unpredictable consequences”, — said the Agency. Lavrov added that Moscow believes that further strengthening sanctions against Pyongyang counterproductive and dangerous. The conversation between Lavrov and Tillerson took place at the initiative of the United States. Recent months, the U.S. government and North Korea exchanging mutual threats. Washington has repeatedly stated the intentions of a preemptive strike against the military infrastructure of North

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In Russia decided to reduce the road signs

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In Russia decided to reduce the road signs After Moscow throughout Russia will use road signs of reduced size. The journalists said the Deputy mayor of the capital Maxim Liksutov, reports “Interfax”. According to him, this decision was supported at the meeting of the government Commission on road safety. “Until the end of the year will be adopted with appropriate changes in the standards,” said the official in charge in the Moscow mayor for transport and road infrastructure. The Commission also supported the idea of decreasing the number of road signs, reporting auxiliary character, added Liksutov. Besides the capital, the experiment of using the marks of reduced size were held in Saint-Petersburg, Saratov and Vladimir. As reported by the Agency “Moscow”, updated signs the size of one and a half times smaller than the former. They do not obscure the architecture of the houses and this is well visible for

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In a public Park of Paris opened a nudist area

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In a public Park of Paris opened a nudist area In a public Park in the suburbs of Paris as an experiment, opened an area for nudists. The size of the allocated site for fans of naked recreation is comparable to a football field. It will open in the Bois de Vincennes until October 15. Authorities have warned it will not tolerate there manifestations of exhibitionism and voyeurism. At the entrance hanging a set of rules of conduct. “We are doing this within the framework of our unbiased approach to the public spaces of Paris,” said Deputy mayor Penelop Comites, which are parks of the French capital. About a special area for naturists, located near a bird sanctuary, tourists will be warning signs and signs. Nudists and naturists can be there from 8 am to 7:30 PM. In favor of the implementation of the initiative in particular was that in

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As the death of Princess Diana changed the Royal family?

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As the death of Princess Diana changed the Royal family? Twenty years later, in the Palace there was a bloodless coup. All members of the Royal family still in their seats, but the center of influence has shifted. 15фотографий15фотографий15фотографий The death of Princess Diana in 1997 and the public reaction to this tragedy shook the house of Windsor. Twenty years later, in the Palace there was a bloodless coup. All members of the Royal family still in their seats, but the center of influence has shifted. In early August of this year from his post gone private Secretary to the Queen sir Christopher Geidt, who was by her side for many years. This means that the eldest son of Elizabeth II now will be able to determine in what direction will move the British monarchy. Internal reshuffle at the Palace only interested in inner circle of courtiers, but care little

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