It will take the United States 10 years to build a replacement for Russian rocket engines, - head of RSC Energia
It will take the United States 10 years and more than $ 3 billion to create a rocket engine capable of replacing the Russian RD-181. This opinion was voiced by Vladimir Solntsev, President of the Energia Rocket and Space Corporation, reports the TASS agency. “If we talk about creating an engine in America, then any power in ...
China's stock indexes continue to plummet
The main Chinese stock index continues to fall, which, according to experts, was a reaction to the actions of financial regulators. During trading on Monday, the index dropped 8,3%, but then won back some positions. As of 9:30 GMT, the fall is about 7,7%. In the evening…
Almost half of the French believe that comics with the prophet Mohammed have no place in the media
According to the French Institute of Public Opinion, 42% of citizens believe that print media should respect Muslims and avoid printing comics featuring the Prophet Mohammed, reports Agence France-Presse. At the same time, 50% of citizens support freedom of speech in the media. Another 81%...
In Brussels, will discuss the revision of relations with Russia
EU foreign ministers will meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss militant attacks in France and the discovery of a jihadist cell in Belgium. Ministers are expected to discuss how to respond to the terrorist threat and improve cooperation on security issues. The agenda also includes ...
China's stock indices plummeted at open trading
The main Chinese stock index fell sharply on Monday at the opening of trading, which, according to experts, was a reaction to the actions of financial regulators. During the first few minutes, the Shanghai Composite Index lost more than 5 percent. Late Friday night, Chinese financial regulators ...
In the Baltic region are concerned about Russia's foreign policy
For two days - January 15-16 - the international forum of intellectuals Rusijos Reality Check was held in Lithuania, the participants of which discussed the situation in Russia. The forum was organized by the Center for Eastern European Studies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. On January 15, the event participants were...
Media: Mikhail Prokhorov is going to sell the basketball club Brooklyn Nets
There is information that the Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is going to sell the basketball club Brooklyn Nets. It is reported by a number of New York media outlets, including Bloomberg News. Some fans of the team believe that Prokhorov's leadership was bad for her basketball court success. But business analysts are with them, ...
Obama and Cameron do not want new sanctions against Iran
US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister have spoken out against imposing new sanctions on Iran because of its nuclear program, Reuters reports. At a joint press conference in Washington, Obama and Cameron called on US Congressmen to show restraint and not put forward new legislative initiatives ...
Hostage-taker near Paris surrendered to police
A man who took hostages at a post office in a suburb of Paris surrendered to police, French media reported. Earlier it was reported that a man armed with a machine gun and carrying several grenades took two people hostage. The police said the hostages were not injured. According to the TV channel ...
In the spring of American soldiers will go to train the army of Syria
The United States plans to send more than 400 of its troops to train Syrian fighters who hold moderate political views. Military training will help Syrian soldiers fight the war against Islamic State terrorists. Training is expected to begin in March this year, the news agency writes...