An American reconnaissance aircraft collided with a Chinese fighter in the air over the South China Sea and made an emergency landing on Chinese territory. This was reported by representatives of the US Navy command, ITAR-TASS reports. According to them, a naval aviation EP-3 aircraft on a “routine reconnaissance flight” was intercepted by two Chinese fighters.

Today, Moscow street children took part in an action at the Novodevichy cemetery - they laid flowers at the grave of the famous former teacher Anton Semenovich Makarenko. The children were promised that they would be fed lunch for this. The homeless children appeared at the Novodevichy cemetery at the scheduled time. First they stopped at the grave of Yuri Nikulin - they recognized the famous clown. Then we went to look for Anton Makarenko’s tombstone. None of them knew who this was.

In Moscow, a robbery was committed at the World of Computers store, which is located at Leningradskoye Shosse, building 17. According to the capital's police department, at about 11:30, unknown criminals broke into the store and, threatening staff and security with weapons, demanded the proceeds. The store security tried to resist. The criminals opened fire and wounded two guards. They were both hospitalized, one of them is in serious condition. The criminals stole three laptops and money.

The Group of Russian Forces in Transcaucasia is preparing lists of military personnel and members of their families to obtain long-term Georgian visas, NTV reports citing Interfax.

The current world champions - the Russians - defended their title today in the Finnish Oulu in the final match of the 12th Bandy World Championship against the Swedes. In the fight against our eternal rivals, our team demonstrated a fantastic game and won with a score of 6:1. Grachev scored a double for the Russians, and Sveshnikov, Obukhov, Yarovich and Chukavin each upset the Tre Krunur goalkeeper once.

Today, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the situation with the arrest of ex-President of Yugoslavia Slobodan Milosevic. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, an important element in the efforts of the international community to effectively counter the attacks of international terrorism in the Balkans is the comprehensive strengthening and support of the current democratic leadership of Yugoslavia.

Recently, the renewed leadership of the Unity party, after the departure of its leader Boris Gryzlov to the post of Minister of Internal Affairs of Russia, sent a request to the Moscow mayor's office with a request to “find an opportunity to provide space for placing a monument in Moscow with the working title “Patriot.” As reported in In a private conversation with representatives of NTV.Ru, representatives of the mayor's office, in the document received from Unity, in particular, the size and

Russian communists sharply criticized the new advertising campaign that the Coca-Cola company is preparing in Russia. In one of the new commercials, the company’s image makers proposed using an image that vaguely resembles the leader of the world proletariat V.I. Lenin. The similarity is aggravated by the fact that the person drinking Sprite, according to the authors' plans, should stand on Red Square with the Mausoleum in the background.

Today, one of the world's best intelligence agencies, the Israeli Mossad, celebrates half a century since its creation. Israel's first foreign intelligence structure, modestly called the Information Service, began operating in 1948, almost immediately after the country was founded. Mossad as an organization officially emerged later - in 1951. Its first head, Iser Harel, aka Izya Galperin from Vitebsk, led the Mossad for 11 years.

The government delegation is negotiating with former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. He is still hiding in his villa in Belgrade under the protection of armed bodyguards. As Yugoslav Interior Minister Zoran Zivkovic said, negotiators are trying to convince Milosevic to surrender to the authorities. "Negotiations are ongoing. We are trying to resolve the situation without the use of force. The government delegation is inside the residence," Zivkovic said. RELATED LINKS

US President George W. Bush today issued a written statement regarding the arrest of former President Slobodan Milosevic in Yugoslavia. According to Reuters, Bush approved the arrest and called for Milosevic to be tried for “crimes against humanity.” According to the American president, the arrest of Milosevic should be the first step towards bringing the former Yugoslav leader to justice for the war crimes of which he is accused.

The joint Belarusian-Russian project to export electricity to the West is finding its real implementation. This was stated by the president of the state concern "Belenergo" Evgeny Mishuk. He noted that the construction of the “red” span of the power line on the border of Belarus with Poland is almost completed. The opening of this line is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, reports the Finmarket agency. Berezovskaya GRES plays an important role in the implementation of the project.

On Saturday evening, Serbian Interior Minister Dusan Mihajlovic arrived at Slobodan Milosevic's villa in Belgrade, AFP reports. Apparently, he will personally lead the operation to arrest the former Yugoslav leader. The ultimatum presented to Milosevic expired at midnight. The police have surrounded Milosevic's villa and are awaiting orders to begin the assault. Earlier today, Yugoslav President Vojislav Kostunica said that no one should remain “untouchable.”

In the third match of the final series of the Russian Super League, Avangard Omsk beat Melallurg from Magnitogorsk with a score of 5:3. The hosts' undisputed best was former Minnesota forward Maxim Sushinsky, who lit the red light behind the Magnitka goal three times and was assisted three times by Ravil Yakubov. Avangard scored the decisive goal five minutes before the end of the third period - Oleg Shargorodsky scored. The guests have a double on Kuznetsov's account.

Clashes between Palestinians and Israelis have resumed in Israel. Four Palestinian teenagers were injured in the Gaza Strip. As reported by the Francepress news agency, spontaneous protests by Palestinian youth began immediately after it became known about the death of a 12-year-old Arab who died from a head wound received two weeks ago during clashes with Israeli police. Luay al-Tamimi took part in the riots in the village of Dir Nizam, located near the city of Ramallah.