At least 30 people were injured on Monday during riots at a railway station in the Indian state of Bihar, which was set on fire by local residents dissatisfied with the new train schedule, Reuters reported. At the station... At least 30 people were injured on Monday during riots at a railway station in the Indian state of Bihar, which was set on fire by local residents dissatisfied with the new train schedule, Reuters reported.

On Monday, in the Eastern District of the capital, police officers prevented an attempt at self-immolation, Viktor Biryukov, head of the information and public relations department of the Moscow police department, told Interfax. The incident happened around 4:20 pm. IN... On Monday, in the Eastern District of the capital, police officers prevented an attempt at self-immolation, told Interfax .

Major US automaker General Motors (GM) filed for bankruptcy on Monday in a New York court. According to Bloomberg, this is necessary to create a more competitive... Major US automaker General Motors (GM) filed for bankruptcy on Monday in a New York court. According to Bloomberg, this is necessary to create a more competitive company after the reorganization. According to the message agency "Interfax"

The management of Air France reported that before the disappearance of the missing Airbus A-330-200 over the Atlantic, the French airline Air France fell into a thunderstorm zone with severe turbulence, and the liner was most likely struck by lightning. On board...

The search for the missing Air France plane has so far yielded no results. An Airbus flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris disappeared from radar screens a few hours ago. There were 231 people on board. Communication with the aircraft was lost at... The search for the missing Air France plane has so far yielded no results. An Airbus flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris disappeared from radar screens a few hours ago. There were 231 people on board.

President Barack Obama is expected to deliver a special speech today on the GM situation, Ekho Moskvy reports. The concern itself can officially declare itself bankrupt today and begin a judicial procedure to protect against claims ...

An Air France airliner flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris disappeared from radar off the coast of Brazil on Monday, France's aviation authorities said. There are 215 passengers on board the ship. An Air France airliner flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris disappeared from radar off the coast of Brazil on Monday, France's aviation authorities said. There are 215 passengers on board the ship, Interfax reports . No additional information about this incident has yet been received.

Some 15 Russian students detained last week in Egypt will be deported in the coming days. “According to preliminary data, 15 people will be deported. But this number is approximate, as it may change," the... Some 15 Russian students detained last week in Egypt will be deported in the coming days. “According to preliminary data, 15 people will be deported. But this number is approximate, as it may change,” Yusup Abakarov, second secretary of the embassy, ​​told Interfax on Monday .

This morning it became known that a new intercontinental rocket was delivered to the launch pad. Theoretically, it can reach Alaska, as well as many regions of Siberia and the Far East, Ekho Moskvy reports. Railway train with... This morning it became known that a new intercontinental rocket was delivered to the launch pad. Theoretically, it can reach Alaska, as well as many regions of Siberia and the Far East, Ekho Moskvy reports .

The leadership of the European Union called the parliamentary elections held in South Ossetia on May 31 illegitimate, reports AFP. The statement of the Czech Republic presiding over the EU says that Europe does not recognize either the legitimacy of the elections or their... The leadership of the European Union called the parliamentary elections held in South Ossetia on May 31 illegitimate, reports AFP .

The court dismissed the mayor of the city of Megion Alexander Kuzmin from his post. The basis for this decision was the initiation on May 28 and 29, 2009 against Kuzmin of two criminal cases on the facts of illegally obtaining ... The court dismissed the mayor of the city of Megion Alexander Kuzmin from his post. The reason for this decision was the initiation on May 28 and 29, 2009 against Kuzmin of two criminal cases on the facts of illegal receipt of funds from the city budget.

Police in Moscow are looking for two cars that on Monday morning became the alleged culprits of an accident on the Moscow Ring Road, which killed a traffic inspector. As a representative of the security propaganda department told RIA Novosti ... Police in Moscow are looking for two cars that on Monday morning became the alleged perpetrators of an accident on the Moscow Ring Road, which killed a traffic inspector.

Last week, on May 26, a raid was carried out in Russia for the first time against a site distributing an unlicensed video. The criminal case initiated against the Interfilm.Ru resource under the article "Violation of copyright and related rights" also became the first... Last week, on May 26, a raid was carried out in Russia for the first time against a site distributing an unlicensed video.

On May 31, an unsanctioned rally “Russia against Putin” took place in Moscow on Triumfalnaya Square, which was held under the slogan “Putin resign! Give people's government!”, “Stop unemployment!” and "Freedom and Justice!". Near... On May 31, an unsanctioned rally “Russia against Putin” took place in Moscow on Triumfalnaya Square, which was held under the slogan “Putin resign! Give people's government!”, “Stop unemployment!” and "Freedom and Justice!".

United Russia candidate Natalya Lutsenko won the early elections for the mayor of Kislovodsk, held on Sunday, ITAR-TASS reports with reference to the Electoral Commission of the Stavropol Territory. According to data obtained after processing 100... United Russia candidate Natalya Lutsenko won the early elections for the mayor of Kislovodsk, held on Sunday, ITAR-TASS reports with reference to the Electoral Commission of the Stavropol Territory.