18:38 // 11/17/2007 The new president of the World Anti -Doping Agency was elected by the former Minister of Finance of Australia John Feihi. This became known today at the third international conference of this organization. By the end of this year, Feihi will replace President Dick Pound, which heads the organization since its creation in 1999, reports Reuters . Source: gzt.ru

13:30 // 11/17/2007 Law enforcement agencies must "be found" by attackers who exploded an unidentified device near the residential building in Voronezh. This was announced today in an interview with ITAR-TASS Governor of the region Vladimir Kulakov.

16:58 // 11/17/2007 The Russian dry cargo is in distress in the area of Cape Derbent in the Caspian Sea.

11:30 // 11/17/2007 The bad weather was left last night without power supply of 265 settlements in eight regions of Ukraine, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the press service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Emergencies. "On the night of November 16 to 17, as a result of the complication of weather conditions (wet snow, rain and strong wind) and due to the operation of automation of protection of power lines in eight regions, 265 settlements have de -energizing," the statement said.

14:14 // 11/17/2007 Bashkir students created the largest and most powerful supercomputer in Europe, Rosbalt reports citing the press service of the government of the republic. It is expected that a computer will help future aircraft builders from the University of Ufa to conduct complex calculations for modern missile and space equipment. In addition, students are preparing to launch a satellite of their own assembly into the near -Earth orbit.

21:11 // 11/17/2007 In Moscow, at the age of 66, one of the leading masters of Russian animation Valery Ugarov died. His heart could not stand it. This was reported by "Echo of Moscow" with reference to the official website of the animators of Russia - Animator.ru. Ugarov became known thanks to such ribbons as “Caliph-Aist”, “Grandma Yezhka and others”, “Nutcracker”, as well as cartoons “Merry carousel” and “On the back desk”. Where and when Valery Ugarov is not yet known.

19:15 // 11/17/2007 The unions of Slovenia, as well as students and pensioners, held the largest demonstration of protest in the country since 1991. The movement in the center of Ljubljana was blocked for several hours, reports Reuters . About 70 thousand people require a general increase in wages and pensions in accordance with a high level of inflation and economic growth in the country. The protests began two days before the vote on the issue of trust in parliament.

14:54 // 11/17/2007 In the ancient building of Petrovsky twelve colleges on the university embankment celebrate the International Student Day young representatives of the university workshop of the Northern capital. The intrigue of the holiday, as ITARTS TASS, today its unchanged organizers from the St. Petersburg State University will be a “theatrical performance with a somewhat shocking name for the uninitiated name:“ They drink bitterly, they sing songs and do something else.

21:17 // 11/17/2007 The Israeli national football team opened an account in a match with the Russian team, RIA Novosti reports. In the 10th minute of the first half, Elyanin Bard distinguished himself after the mistake of Russians in the defense center. Israel led 1: 0. Source: gzt.ru

20:13 // 11/17/2007 In the upcoming football match of Israel-Russia, the favorite is our team, the Echo of Moscow reports. As reported in one of the largest bookmakers in Moscow, at a rate of 100 rubles, the client will receive seven times more in case of the victory of the Israelis, 138 rubles will be revenue, if the Russians take the top, 450 - with a draw. To enter the Euro-2008 final, the Russian team today only needs victory. Source: gzt.ru

22:55 // 11/17/2007 The Russian team lost to Israel and significantly worsened its chances of getting into the final part of the European 2008 Championship in football. Omer Golan rolled the second goal against the Russian team in the second minute of the added time, reports Reuters . The score is 2: 1 in favor of Israel. Source: gzt.ru

10:19 // 11/17/2007 University students celebrate the student day. ITAR-TASS reports that this holiday today will celebrate more than 7 million people. Source: gzt.ru

21:56 // 11/17/2007 After the victory of the Italian national team over the Scots with a score of 2: 1, the first Euro-2008 finalists were determined. This is Italy and France, reports Reuters . Source: gzt.ru

10:53 // 11/17/2007 On Friday, the UN Secretary General of the UN Moon welcomed the cancellation of a state of emergency in Georgia, urging Tbilisi to restore the activities of all democratic institutions in full, and first of all, the media, reports the news -group.

13:20 // 11/17/2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin is today in the Tver residence of Zavidovo a meeting with representatives of the United Russia party. Unlike other parties participating in the elections, there is no first three in the federal list of United Russia. In the general federal part, only one name is Vladimir Putin.