“I’m still waiting for my son ...”: stories of mothers who lost their children on September 11

In 2016, the United States celebrates one of the most terrible dates in the country's history - 15 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. On this day, 19 terrorists hijacked 4 passenger planes, 2 of which crashed into the World Trade Center towers in…

Flooding in Louisiana: 5 dead, thousands rescued

At least 5 people died as a result of flooding in Louisiana, more than 20 thousand people and several hundred pets were rescued from their homes and cars by the National Guard, and the search for the missing continues. US President Barack Obama declared the state ...

There are already two forest fires in California: there are victims

On Thursday, July 28, wildfires engulfed central California, with a second blaze near Los Padres National Park. Local authorities have warned of a threat to 2 homes after the fire has already destroyed about 40 buildings, writes the Los Angeles Times. ...

During 2016, 2300 people suffered from gunshot wounds in Chicago

47 people were injured in Chicago over the weekend (July 22-24), of which 5 died on the spot. In total, over 7 months of 2016, about 2 people were injured in shootings in Chicago, writes the Chicago Tribune. Weekend data ...

Families of dead Malaysian Boeing passengers filed a lawsuit against Putin

Australian media reported that several families from Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia have filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in connection with the MH17 crash over Donbas. According to media reports, Russia and its president are the defendants in the lawsuit ...

Nine people died due to snowfall in the US

Heavy snowfalls paralyzed the US east coast. In Washington, the depth of snow on Saturday morning, January 23, reached 30-50 cm, writes Voice of America. Meteorologists define weather conditions as “life-threatening” and predict even more precipitation. As a result of the blizzard, they have already died throughout the country ...

To remember: who we lost in 2015 year

In 2015, we said goodbye to great actors, directors, writers, politicians and musicians. Soon we will celebrate the new year 2016. The Forum remembers those who left us this year. Actors and directors Rimma Markova, People's Artist of Russia, died on 15...

The body of the deceased commander Su-24 will be given to Russia

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that the body of the deceased Russian commander of the Su-24 bomber was delivered to Turkey and will be handed over to Russia. During the flight, he will be accompanied by the military attaché of the embassy. At the airport in Ankara, the plane will be met by Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov and representatives ...

In Paris, they are searching for a Russian woman who disappeared after the Bataclan siege

The Russian embassy in France is looking for a native of Russia, Natalia Muravyova (Bulygina-Loren), who was allegedly at the Bataclan theater in Paris during the terrorist attack. RIA Novosti was informed about this in the diplomatic mission. “We are looking for her. She's not in the hospital. The embassy staff consists of ...

Russians in Syria: what is known about the dead

On Tuesday, the first reports appeared about those killed on the Russian side in the military operation in Syria. Reuters reported, citing an unnamed source among the Syrian military, that as a result of the hostilities, three Russian citizens were killed and several others were injured. However, confirmation of this ...

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