В Москве начался конкурс пианистов под патронажем Дениса Мацуева
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В Москве начался конкурс пианистов под патронажем Дениса Мацуева 2018-04-30 01:55 В Большом зале Московской консерватории стартовал второй международный конкурс молодых пианистов Grand Piano Competition. Художественный руководитель музыкального турнира — Денис Мацуев. Все участники — не старше 16-и лет. Призовой фонд соревнований — 40 тысяч долларов, а обладателя Гран-при наградят также акустическим роялем. Глава МВД Великобритании покинула свой пост 2018-04-30 01:57 На фоне скандала вокруг так называемого «поколения Windrush» ушла в отставку глава МВД Великобритании Амбер Радд. Премьер-министр страны Тереза Мэй отставку приняла. Afghanistan: Fatalities reported as explosions rock Kabul centre *GRAPHIC* 2018-04-30 08:22 At least four people died after two explosions struck the centre of Kabul early Monday, according to Afghan authorities. *MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW* Chile: Santiago lights up for marijuana protest 2018-04-30 08:30 Protesters marched for the right to self-cultivate marijuana for medicinal and recreational use in Santiago, Chile, Sunday. Demonstrators gathered at Italia Square and walked to Los Heroes in the centre of the Chilean capital, holding banners, balloons and marijuana plants. Syria: Hama hospital receives victims of reported blasts at Syrian military base 2018-04-30 09:56 Victims of a series of reported explosions at a Syrian military base in the province of Hama were taken to Hama National Hospital for treatment, overnight on Sunday and Monday. Those with more serious injuries were reportedly taken to a nearby military hospital. Syrian state TV reported massive blasts at a base in the province of Hama late on Sunday. There were also reports of explosions at sites in the province of Aleppo. Джаз памяти Уиллиса Коновера 2018-04-30 10:27 В зале «Голоса Америки» прошел традиционный концерт, посвященный памяти легендарного Уиллиса Коновера. Afghanistan: Death toll rises to over 20 following twin blasts in Kabul 2018-04-30 10:27 At least 21 people died following a double suicide bombing in the centre of Kabul, early Monday, according to Afghan authorities. At least 27 people were wounded in the blasts, with journalists also reportedly among the casualties. The first detonation was carried out by a person riding a motorcycle in the capital's Shashdarak district, close to the offices of Afghanistan's main intelligence agency, according to reports citing government officials. After medical workers, citizens and journalists had arrived at the scene a second explosion occurred some 15-20 minutes later. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility. Удар по европейским байкерам: ЕС грозится обложить пошлинами американские джинсы, виски и мотоциклы 2018-04-30 10:36 Берлин, Париж и Лондон готовы защищать интересы ЕС от торгово-политических демаршей Вашингтона. Канцлер ФРГ Ангела Мергель провела телефонные разговоры с президентом Франции Эммануэлем Макроном и премьер-министром Великобритании Терезой Мэй. И по заявлению немецкого кабмина, позиция лидеров по этому вопросу едина. Никол Пашинян утвержден кандидатом в премьеры Армении 2018-04-30 10:51 Избрание нового главы кабмина должно состояться в парламенте страны 1 мая. КНДР переходит на единое с Южной Кореей время 2018-04-30 10:56 В соответствии с указом президиума Верховного народного собрания КНДР, с 5 мая текущего года Северная Корее время переводится на 30 минут вперед и будет соответствовать времени Юной Кореи. Ранее предложение о переводе стрелок часов в КНДР было выдвинуто лидером страны Ким Чен Ыном. Киевские силовики 16 раз нарушили перемирие, погиб мирный житель 2018-04-30 11:03 По данным Совместного центра контроля и координации режима прекращения огня, Вооруженные силы Украины выпустили более 400 боеприпасов. Под обстрел попали окрестности Донецка, Горловки, Ясиноватой и Докучаевска. «Тренер» продолжает штурмовать вершины кассовых сборов 2018-04-30 11:08 Режиссерский дебют Данилы Козловского «Тренер» вторые выходные лидирует в кинопрокате по кассовым сборам. По данным портала kinobusiness.com, только за 26-29-е апреля лента собрала 148 с половиной миллионов рублей. Пашиняна выдвинули на пост премьер-министра Армении 2018-04-30 11:15 Лидер оппозиции Никол Пашинян выдвинут кандидатом в премьер-министры Армении. Его кандидатуру официально утвердила парламентская фракция «Елк». Ранее выдвижение лидера протестов на пост поддержали партии «Процветающая Армения» и «Дашнакцутюн», покинувшая коалицию с правящей Республиканской партией на прошлой неделе. Помпео начал визит в Иорданию 2018-04-30 11:35 Новый госсекретарь США Майк Помпео прибыл в Иорданию. Ранее, в ходе своего первого ближневосточного турне, он успел посетить Израиль и Саудовскую Аравию, где говорил в основном о планах США по противодействию иранским властям. Mexico: Caravan migrants arrive at border in search of US asylum 2018-04-30 11:55 SOT, Guillermo from El Salvador (Spanish): «Because it is very dangerous, the chaos, the delinquency and all other things.» A group of reportedly 250 Central-American migrants, including 50 children, are waiting at the US-Mexico border in Tijuana until they are granted asylum by the US, after they were rejected by the US Customs and Border Protection on Sunday. *MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW* Лекарства от депутатов. Такие новости №126 2018-04-30 12:01 На этой неделе сенатор Сергей Лисовский предложил всем лечиться «марганцовочкой и аскорбиночкой». Таким образом, появилась уже вторая отечественная школа лечения. «Специальный репортаж»: Счастье не за горами 2018-04-30 12:09 Сколько весит миллиард рублей? Как собирают новый российский двигатель для самолета МС-21? Что добывают на глубине 400 метров? Зачем русский хор поет на старофранцузском? И кто делает роботов-патриотов? Все ответы — в Пермском крае. Мастер-классы и экскурсии ждут москвичей на майские праздники 2018-04-30 12:26 В столице на майские праздники планируется много интересного. Это Рыцарский турнир, танцевальный парад-перформанс, мастер-классы. Pakistan: Thousands rally to support Imran Khan's 11-point reform programme 2018-04-30 12:38 Roughly 100,000 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters gathered in Lahore on Sunday, as PTI leader Imran Khan unveiled his 11-point reform programme for the upcoming general election, in which he aims to become prime minister. The reform programme covers areas ranging from education and health, to corruption, as well as the police and judicial system. «I raised a voice against this war, I insisted on a non-contribution to America's war [in Afghanistan], I was against that,» Imran Khan also said in his speech. Международный турнир Святого Георгия открылся в «Коломенском» 2018-04-30 14:15 В музее-заповеднике «Коломенское» собрались рыцари со всего мира: там открылся 4-й международный турнир Святого Георгия. Лекции и консультации пройдут в московских клиниках в мае в рамках дней открытых дверей 2018-04-30 14:32 Сразу в нескольких клиниках пройдут лекции и консультации в рамках программы открытых дверей в мае. Вести. Эфир от 30.04.2018 2018-04-30 14:37 Амурская область в огне: горят почти 50 тысяч гектаров леса. Куда исчез дуб дружбы, который возле Белого дома посадили Макрон и Трамп? Как добраться в Крым в преддверии турсезона. Фильм «Тренер» посмотрели уже больше двух миллионов человек. «Песня с историей»: «Вологда» 2018-04-30 14:39 Сегодня наш главный герой — знаменитая песня, чья всесоюзная премьера состоялась 76-м году. В это же время СССР и США подписывают договор о подземных ядерных взрывах в мирных целях. А Алле Пугачевой нравится, что можно быть смешной. Леониду Брежневу присваивается воинское звание Маршала Советского Союза. А группа «Машина времени» не может разобрать — то ли люди, то ли куклы. Станция «Луна-24» совершает посадку на поверхность спутника Земли. А ансамбль «Песняры» объясняет, почему ему всегда мила Вологда. «Раскрывая тайны звезд»: Владимир Шевельков 2018-04-30 14:50 Почему фильм «Гардемарины, вперед!» едва не поставил точку в карьере актера Владимира Шевелькова? Как он пережил затишье в работе? И почему решил в итоге сделать паузу в профессии? Ответы на эти вопросы — из первых уст сегодня. Italy: Far-right supporters perform Nazi salute in Milan 2018-04-30 15:01 Around 200 far-right extremists gathered at Via Paladini in Milan on Sunday in commemoration of the 43rd anniversary of the death of far-right activist Sergio Ramelli on April 29, 1975. They performed the Nazi salute at the site of a memorial plaque to Ramelli. Far-right supporters had earlier marched with red roses and gathered at a church to commemorate the death of the far-right activist. Sergio Ramelli was a 19-year-old member of the Youth Front, the youth branch of the right-wing Italian Social Movement party. He died on April 29, 1975, in Milan at the hands of militants belonging to the left-wing Workers Vanguard. South Korea: 'Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize' — Moon 2018-04-30 15:49 South Korean President meeting with senior presidential secretaries, Seoul South Korean President Moon Jae-in reportedly said that US President Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the standoff over North Korea's nuclear weapons program, during a meeting with senior presidential secretaries in Seoul on Monday. Moon called for a rapid ratification of the Panmunjom Declaration in the parliament, saying «through this Panmunjom Declaration, we should make this moment an irreversible historical moment for the Korean peninsula's peace and prosperity. But, we have only put forward our first step. It is only a beginning. With a new attitude and will, we should do our best to prepare to take follow-up measures.» The joint declaration was announced on Friday after the historic meeting between Moon and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jung-un in the border village of Panmunjom at Demilitarised Zone. The two leaders agreed on a «complete denuclearisation» of the Korean peninsula and the change of the current armistice agreement into a peace treaty by the end of this year. Russia: Navalny participates in rally against Telegram app ban 2018-04-30 16:25 Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny took part in an authorised rally against blocking Telegram messenger ban in Moscow on Monday. According to the organisers, up to 5,000 participants -which is the maximum number of people allowed by the authorities- attended the rally. Protesters threw paper planes symbolising the Telegram messenger and chanted 'We will win!' Navalny called his supporters to participate in a nationwide rally on May 5 in Moscow ahead of Vladimir Putin's presidential inauguration scheduled on May 7. The Telegram application was banned across the entire territory of the Russian Federation, following a ruling by the Tagansky district court in Moscow on April 13. With its 15 million users, Telegram is one of the most popular messaging applications in Russia. Групповое изнасилование «волчьей стаей»: почему десятки тысяч испанцев вышли на улицы 2018-04-30 17:08 На пике протестного движения, около 35 тысяч людей вышли на улицы Памплоны 28 апреля, высказывая свое негодование решением суда по делу о групповом изнасиловании. Суд признал обвиняемых виновными, но не в изнасиловании, а в насильственных действиях сексуального характера Jordan: Pompeo tackles Syria, Jerusalem, aid with FM Al-Safadi 2018-04-30 17:11 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated his country's support for Jordan, speaking alongside Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi, after a bilateral meeting in Amman on Monday. «In February the United States and Jordan signed a new five year MOU [memorandum of understanding] in which we committed to provide over 6.3 billion dollars in bilateral foreign assistance to Jordan over the next five years,» said Pompeo. «The conflict raging in Syria remains a threat to Jordanian peace and security. We'll continue to work with Jordan to help the kingdom defend its borders, always,» he added. Speaking on US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Pompeo said, «the United States is not taking a position on boundaries or borders and will support a two-state solution if the parties agree to it. The specific boundaries of Israel sovereignty and Jerusalem remain subject to negotiation between those parties.» Pompeo is visiting Jordan as part of his first trip to the Middle East since assuming office on Thursday. In the past week he visited Saudi Arabia and Israel. Belgium: 'Even in war there are laws' — EU condemns deadly Kabul blasts 2018-04-30 17:18 European Commission Chief Spokesperson Margaritis Schinas condemned the double suicide bombing in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed at least 25 saying that «even in war there are laws,» speaking in Brussels on Monday. Schinas also stressed that «civilians and journalists who risk their lives to report from dangerous and difficult places must never be a target.» At least 25 people died and more than 49 were wounded in a double suicide bombing in the centre of Kabul, early Monday with at least 8 journalists also among the casualties. The first detonation was carried out by a person riding a motorcycle in the capital's Shashdarak district, close to the offices of Afghanistan's main intelligence agency, according to reports citing government officials. After medical workers, citizens and journalists had arrived at the scene a second explosion occurred some 15-20 minutes later. The so-called Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed responsibility for the attack. Порошенко пригрозил врагам словами из трех букв 2018-04-30 17:23 В Донбассе с 30 апреля началась операция объединенных сил, заявил президент Украины и верховный главнокомандующий Петр Порошенко. Широкомасштабная антитеррористическая операция (АТО), заявил Порошенко, завершается. Теперь в Донецкой и Луганской областях будет начата военная армейская операция. Макрон высказался за тесный контакт с Путиным 2018-04-30 17:28 Президенты России и Франции Эммануэль Макрон и Владимир Путин высказали общее намерение сохранять договоренности по иранской ядерной программе, достигнутые в 2015 году. Иран никогда не должен обладать ядерным оружием — от этого зависит международная и региональная стабильность, заявляет Макрон. Трамп подумывает встретиться с Кимом на границе двух Корей 2018-04-30 17:31 Дональд Трамп задумался, подойдет ли «Дом мира» на границе двух корейских государств для встречи с северокорейским лидером Ким Чен Ыном, где ранее прошел саммит корейских лидеров. Президент назвал это место более представительным, важным и надежным, чем территория третьей стороны. Armenia: Opposition leader Pashinyan calls for fair elections 2018-04-30 17:36 Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian opposition leader (Armenian): «I want to underline that such topics were not a matter of the discussions and I think it is not right to speak about it.» Journalist (Armenian): «Was a name Pashinyan used in a context of a candidate of people's Prime Minister during the meeting? « Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian opposition leader (Armenian): «As far as I know, yesterday or a day before they stated that they were going to vote for me.» Journalist (Armenian): «Do you have any concerns about it?» Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian opposition leader (Armenian): «What kind of concerns? On the contrary, this is an opportunity to finally break through, this is a good chance for Armenia to develop rapidly.» Journalist (Armenian): «Do you think that RPA's program will not be accepted?» Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian opposition leader (Armenian): «It is obvious for everyone that fair elections are needed but election time and dates are still unknown. This decision cannot be made unilaterally, we should discuss it with other parliamentary fractions and with RPA and find a compromise option. But there is a more important principle — to make sure that we did everything we could to hold fair, people's elections. We should hold elections which will not give a reason to doubt them. They will be legitimate elections.» Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan began negotiations with parliamentary fractions in Yerevan on Monday calling for fair elections of country's Prime Minister. In order to be elected as a new Prime Minister Pashinyan has to gain 53 out of 105 MPs votes. Pashinyan said that it is an 'opportunity to finally break through,' adding it is a good chance for Armenia 'to develop rapidly'. Armenians have been on the streets since April 13, after the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) nominated former President Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister's post. On April 23, Sargsyan stepped down after a few days in his new post, stating that «the street movement was against» him. Bulgaria: Fan cycles from Cairo to Moscow ahead of 2018 World Cup 2018-04-30 17:48 Afghanistan: Dozens rushed to hospital after deadly double suicide attack in Kabul 2018-04-30 18:09 Dozens of injured people were transported to the Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan National Hospital in Kabul on Monday, after a deadly double suicide bombing in the city centre, which also killed at least 25 people. The first detonation was carried out by a person riding a motorcycle in the capital's Shashdarak district, close to the offices of Afghanistan's main intelligence agency, according to reports citing government officials. After medical workers, citizens and journalists had arrived at the scene a second explosion occurred some 15-20 minutes later. The so-called Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed responsibility for the attack. State of Palestine: Haniyeh calls for 'immediate' elections in light of 'March of Return' 2018-04-30 18:27 Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called for elections on all levels of Palestinian leadership as he rendered the current council devoid of legitimacy and unrepresentative of Palestinians' needs and wants in a press conference in Shati refugee camp, in northern Gaza Strip on Monday. Haniyeh also highlighted the importance of 'March of Return' in the liberation of Palestinians as he undermined the US President Donald Trump in his attempts to broker an alleged peace talk between Israel and Palestine. «The strategic priority now is the fall of the Trump's deal and preventing its implementation and stopping the security partnership with the occupation,» Haniyeh said speaking of Trump's decision in December 2017 to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Haniyeh also outlined some of the more important goals in Hamas' agenda mentioning, «Releasing the hands of our people in the West Bank, get involved in the popular resistance and to confront the occupation,» among others. The six-week long 'March of Return' will continue until May 15, the 'Nakba' (Catastrophe), which marks the expulsion and displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Protesters are demanding a right of return to land which is now claimed by Israel. США призвали политиков Армении к диалогу между собой 2018-04-30 18:33 Госдепартамент США поддерживает диалог между сторонниками нынешней власти Армении и оппозицией и призывает стороны провести переговоры о формировании нового правительства страны. Об этом говорится в заявлении официального представителя Госдепа Хизер Нойерт. Она отметила, что США выступают за мирный характер демонстраций и надеются, что силы безопасности и протестующие воздержатся от насилия. С середины апреля в Армении проходят акции против назначения бывшего президента страны Сержа Саргсяна на пост премьер-министра. Протесты возглавил оппозиционный депутат Никол Пашинян. 23 апреля Саргсян подал в отставку с поста премьер-министра. Затем в отставку ушло правительство, а полномочия премьер-министра перешли к первому вице-премьеру, члену правящей Республиканской партии Армении Карену Карапетяну. Russia: More than 12,000 attend Moscow's Telegram rally — reports 2018-04-30 18:52 Protesters (Russian): «No!» Thousands of Muscovites gathered on Moscow's Sakharova Avenue to protest against the Telegram messenger ban on Monday. Opposition leaders such as Aleksei Navalny and head of Russian Libertarian Party Mikhail Svetov attended the rally. According to Navalny, he is not going to tolerate those who say «You behave badly on your internet so we will gobble down your internet.» Protesters threw paper planes symbolising the Telegram messenger. Authorised rally was organised by the Libertarian Party of Russia. According to the organisers, up to 5,000 participants — which is the maximum number of people allowed by the authorities — were expected to attend the rally. As police reports, 7,500 finally attended. According to the White Counter project, more than 12,300 people passed through metal detection arches to Sakharova Avenue. The Telegram messenger was banned across the entire territory of the Russian Federation, following a ruling by the Tagansky district court in Moscow on 13th April. Telegram's representatives had announced earlier that they did not plan to follow the order of the regulator to provide the FSB with encryption keys needed to access the data. India: 2 militants, 1 civilian dead in violent clashes with security forces in Kashmir 2018-04-30 19:24 Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were gunned down by the Indian police in Drabgam area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday as deadly clashes also claimed a civilian's life. Civilians were allegedly trying to repel the Indian security forces by throwing stones as they closed down on the militants' hideout making heavy use of teargas to disperse the crowds. The hideout was later set on fire as the Indian forces reportedly shot barrel grenade on site. The bodies of the slain separatist militants identified as top commander Sameer Ahmad Bhat alias Tiger of Drubgam and his associate Aqib Mushtaq Khan of Rajpora were later put to rest in a funeral procession attended by thousands of Kashmiris in the village of Arihal. «We want full independence from Indian occupation because they are oppressing us and we are not going to accept Indian brutality anymore,» a protester said as the procession called for liberation from the Indian rule. Since an insurgency erupted in 1989, Kashmiri separatists have demanded independence or a merger with neighbouring Pakistan. Yemen: Thousands march for Houthi chief al-Sammad killed in airstrike 2018-04-30 20:01 Thousands rallied in the streets of Sa'dah on Monday to protest the killing of senior Houthi official Saleh Al-Sammad in Saudi-led coalition airstrike on April 19th. Al-Sammad was allegedly killed in an air raid with his six companions on the way to meeting with local officials in Hodeidah. Former director of the Houthis leader office Mahdi al-Mashat was later sworn in as president of the Supreme Political Council, replacing Sammad. The Saudi-led bombing campaign continues in Yemen with US backing. The United Nations estimated that more than 10,000 have been killed and more than three million people have been displaced since beginning of the war in March 2015. Russia: Foster mother of eight disabled children shares her story 2018-04-30 20:12 Journalist (Russian): «Do they want to return to the orphanage? What do they say, do they remember it?» Madinat Shakhbulatova, mother of adopted children (Russian): «No, they don't want to. When some people ask them they say no, they want to stay with mother.» Foster mother of eight disabled children Madinat Shakhbulatova shared the story behind her decision to adopt orphans in an interview filmed on 26th of April in the Makhachkala region in Dagestan. She said she made a vow to adopt children if he helped her son Ramazan to heal. Ramazan had been badly injured while serving in a law-enforcement body and spent six months in a critical condition. «At first we took three boys. I watched their reaction. Three months later we took three children more. Then took a girl, then more [children] and the last one is this little [child],» Shakhbulatova said. «If she made a promise, I think she did the right thing. I'm supporting her in this situation,» Ramazan, now fully recovered, commented on his mother's decision. According to Madinat, the children don't want to return to the orphanage and want to stay with her. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnians rally in support of arrested General Dudakovic 2018-04-30 20:22 Hundreds of Bosnians rallied in Bihac on Monday in support of General Atif Dudakovic, who had been arrested on suspicion of war crimes committed during the Bosnian War. General Dudakovic was arrested by the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) on Friday, alongside several other members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Army. Former fighters, who were among the participants of the rally, emphasized the General's key role in the war and claim that they defended the country honourably. During the war, General Dudakovic was commander of the Fifth Corps of Bosnia and Herzegovina, headquartered in Bihac. Rallies were also held in several other cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Israel: 'Iran lied' — Netanyahu takes on Tehran's 'secret nuclear weapon project' 2018-04-30 21:49 «Iran's leaders repeatedly deny ever pursuing nuclear weapons,» said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv Tel Aviv on Monday, as he went on to unveil a «stash of 55,000 pages and 55,000 files on 183 CDs of Iran's secret nuclear weapon project.» Netanyahu proclaimed: «Tonight I'm here to tell you one thing: Iran lied.» The Israeli Prime Minister then went on to present via a PowerPoint presentation the details of Iran's nuclear warhead project Amad, «to design, build, and test nuclear weapons.» Netanyahu's reveal came after him meeting the newly-sworn-in US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday. Afghanistan: Hundreds attend funeral of photographer killed in suicide bombing 2018-04-30 21:56 Hundreds attended the funeral of Shah Marai, Agence France-Presse chief photographer in Kabul's Guldara District on Monday. Marai was one of at least 25 killed in a double suicide bombing in the centre of the Afghan capital earlier. The funeral was held in a home village of Shah Marai with his relatives and friends attending. At least 25 people died and more than 49 were wounded in a double suicide bombing in the centre of Kabul, early Monday with at least 8 journalists also among the casualties. The first detonation was carried out by a person riding a motorcycle in the capital's Shashdarak district, close to the offices of Afghanistan's main intelligence agency, according to reports citing government officials. After medical workers, citizens and journalists had arrived at the scene a second explosion occurred some 15-20 minutes later. The so-called Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed responsibility for the attack. Germany: AfD and PEGIDA hold joint rally in Zwickau 2018-04-30 22:04 Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and anti-Islam PEGIDA organisation held a joint rally in Zwickau, Saxony on Monday, drawing around 200 supporters near the Alter Gasometer. The rally was held under the motto 'Courage Towards The Truth'. The protesters exhibited numerous German flags and placards against Chancellor Angela Merkel, as they listened to speeches from AfD politicians such as Bjoern Hoecke, Andre Poggenburg and Janin Klatt-Eberle. The rally also prompted a counter-demonstration, organised by local antifa activists, who set up a camp close to the far-right rally. Despite the vicinity of the oposing groups. The high number of police officers succeeded in keeping both sets at a safe enough distance. USA: Trump promises decision on Iran nuclear deal 'on or before the 12th' 2018-04-30 22:29 US President Donald Trump supports recent Israeli claims that Iran 'lied' about its nuclear program, speaking during a press conference with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Washington DC on Monday . The US President went on to say that Iran is «setting off missiles which they say are for television purposes,» adding that he doesn't believe those claims. Trump pledged to make a decision on Iran nuclear deal stressing that it «doesn't mean we won't negotiate a real agreement». «I'm not telling you what I'm doing, but a lot of people think they know. And on or before the 12th, we'll make a decision,» Trump said in reference to the May deadline by which he either has to issue new waivers to suspend US sanctions against Iran or exit the nuclear accord. When asked on his take on alleged Trump comments calling some countries 'shitholes,' Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said that he is not sure if such comments were true or not. «The best thing for me is to keep quiet,» he answered. Man miraculously survives being run over by TANK 2018-04-30 22:42 Footage released on Monday shows the horrific scenes of the T-60 tank driving over people during the military Combat Steel Festival in St. Petersburg. Organisers gave people the opportunity to climb on military vehicles and ride the T-60 tank but this ended up in tragedy. Reportedly, seven people sat on top of the armoured vehicle. Three of them, including two children, fell down and got injured as the tank was travelling over an embankment. One man hit the caterpillar tracks, but fortunately survived, breaking only his ankle. An investigative committee has opened an investigation into the incident. Join Piquet and friends for a ride onto the Barca victory bus! *EXCLUSIVE* 2018-04-30 23:14 While FC Barcelona football players were rejoicing claiming La Liga and Copa del Rey titles atop a victory parade bus moving among ecstatic fans in Barcelona on Monday, centre-back Gerard Pique took it upon himself to grab the camera and film himself and his teammates, laughing, and blowing kisses to the camera. Join the bus ride with Lionel Messi giving a thumbs up and Luis Suarez laughing his hearts out as the jubilant crowds called out their names. USA: Trump considers meeting Kim Jong-un at DMZ 2018-04-30 23:26 US President Donald Trump said that the Korean Demilitarized Zone is being considered as a possible venue for a potential meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, speaking at a press conference with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Washington DC on Monday. The US President added that «if things work out, there is a great celebration to be had on the site, not in a third-party country.» He noted: «it has a chance to be a big event.» On the 27th of April, Trump announced that he would meet the North Korean leader at some point in the next few weeks. Armenia: Thousands flood Yerevan’s Republic Square to support Pashinyan 2018-05-01 00:32 Thousands of demonstrators led by Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan held a mass rally at the Republic Square, in Yerevan on Monday. Earlier Pashinyan, as the head of the opposition 'Way Out' (Yelk) Faction, has been nominated for the post of Prime Minister, becoming the sole candidate. With reference to the Armenian Constitution, «In case the Prime Minister submits a resignation or in other cases of the office of the Prime Minister becoming vacant, the factions of the National Assembly shall be entitled to nominate candidates for Prime Minister within a period of seven days after accepting the resignation of the Government. The National Assembly shall elect the Prime Minister by majority of votes of the total number of Deputies.» Armenians have been on the streets since April 13, after the ruling RPA nominated former President Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister's post. On April 23, Sargsyan stepped down after a few days in his new post amid massive actions against his premiership. USA: Pennsylvania Reps lead guns rights rally at State Capitol in Harrisburg 2018-05-01 01:48 Gun rights supporters and Pennsylvania State Representatives held a rally at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday, to voice their support for the 2nd amendment. Speakers and State representatives talked about second amendment rights and gun control laws. Matt Dowling, Pennsylvania representative said «Our forefathers gave us the right to own the military great technology of their day and they would want us to have the ability to organise in this age, as a well-regulated militia that can stand up to the tyranny of governments.» Butler County sheriff Mike Slupe explained how he forbade his deputies from using services of companies who have cut ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA) in support of the Parkland movement. «"I've always said sometimes the right thing to do is the hardest choice you make because it won't be popular, but it's the right thing,» Slupe stated, adding: «I've taken some criticism and I'm going to tel you, if I get crucified, I'll be in damn good company.» Syria: Buses prepare to evacuate militants from Yarmouk to Idlib 2018-05-01 02:17 Footage from Yarmouk in the south of Damascus on Monday, shows buses preparing to evacuate militants and their families to the Idlib province, after the Syrian government reportedly reached an evacuation deal with the Hayet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group. According to the Syrian state news agency, the Syrian government reached an agreement with the Hayet Tahrir al-Sham group, which allowed them and their families to relocate out of the area into the opposition-held northwestern Idlib province. Germany: AfD rally supporting police shooting of refugee hit by counter-protests 2018-05-01 03:05 Supporters of the right-wing Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) party gathered in Fulda on Monday, to hold an anti-refugee demonstration in support for the police, after an unarmed 19-year-old Afghan youth was shot and killed by German police on April 13. The demo attracted a large amount of counter-protesters, who heckled the speakers, whistled and banged on pots and pans to disrupt the speakers. Although the situation became tense during some moments, no clashed erupted. On April 13, an 19-year-old Afghan refugee was shot and killed by German police after allegedly attacking a delivery driver and smashing the windows of a bakery in the city of Fulda. Yemen: Groom recalls horrific moment 20 killed in Saudi airstrike on wedding 2018-05-01 06:10 Yahya Jaafar, the groom of a wedding that was struck by a Saudi-led coalition airstrike, killing at least 20 people in the city of Hajjah on 22 April, sifted through the rubble at the site of the attack, on Monday, recollecting the incident. «Many people died, many were wounded, some lost their hands, some lost their legs,» stated the would-be groom, adding that «This happened for no reason, and there was no gathering of the Houthis, this was indiscriminate bombing.» «After the bombing, we say to Saudi Arabia, what is the reason for this indiscriminate bombardment? what is the reason? We will get revenge for each one of them [victims],» continued Jaafar. Yahya's uncle Hamza Yahya Ali, described the aftermath of the horrific scene: «The majority were killed in the same place. Some of them were amputated. Some people's heads were cut off, some people's hands were cut off. Some people's bodies were split into two. Some [body parts] were mixed up together.» Wedding guest Majid Suwaid had to have his feet amputated from the injuries sustained from the Saudi-led coalition airstrike: «I lost my feet, my brother lost his feet. My other brother died because of the bombing. We tried to flee but we could not walk until ambulances came and took us.» Top health official in the Hajjah province Ayman Madhkoor said at least 20 people were killed and more than 50 injured, including many women and children, when the strike hit the wedding late on Sunday. It is thought the bride was also among the dead. Eyewitnesses said that ambulances were unable to reach the scene for fear of subsequent airstrikes. The Saudi-led bombing campaign continues in Yemen with US backing, with casualty figures exceeding 16,200 people since the beginning of the conflict in March 2015. A reported 40,000 have been injured and more than two million people have been displaced. The war devastating Yemen is now in its fourth year, with human rights organisations repeatedly accusing the Saudi-led coalition of targeting civilian areas. Peru: Ex-President Ollanta Humala leaves prison after 10-month detention 2018-05-01 07:00 Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was seen leaving the detention centre in Lima on Monday, after the high court ruled that he and his wife could not be detained any longer in preparation for a case regarding money laundering. A crowd of supporters and journalists greeted the former Peruvian President while leaving the prison. Santiago Gastanaudi, Former Congressman of Ollanta’s Peruvian Nationalist Party, expressed his satisfaction over the early release in what was «a hard fight that has lasted almost 10 months, but in the end, justice proved us right.» Ollanta Humala’s wife Nadine Heredia was released earlier on Monday. Humala and his wife were being held on charges for undeclared funds, allegedly having taken money from late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his presidential bid in 2006, as well as $3 million (€2.48 million) from the head of Brazilian construction company Odebrecht for his 2011 presidential campaign. The high court deemed that the previous 18-month detention order was vacant and ordered the couple's release. |
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