Sometimes a basketball game is a trip to the past An old steel hoop towering over one of the city's outdoor basketball courts takes up missed shots with a furious clang, throwing the ball high into the air and causing the wood and iron backboard to shake as if in a nervous...

Coca cultivation in the remote tropical valleys of Peru is on the rise again. The country is turning into a rival of Colombia, the world's largest exporter of cocaine. Mexican and Colombian drug cartels are expanding their presence in... Coca cultivation in the remote tropical valleys of Peru is on the rise again. The country is turning into a rival of Colombia, the world's largest exporter of cocaine.

In the market of special services, which is shaky, but still divided between the FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Investigative Committee, the Federal Drug Control Service, the Federal Customs Service and the prosecutor's office, there is another player that is insultingly deprived of authority - the bailiff service (FSSP). They can operate within narrow limits ...

In Rome, at the Villa Medici, the Gogol Prize in Italy, established by the B.N. Yeltsin" in 2009. Its laureates are brilliant participants in the dialogue between the cultures of Russia and Europe. Awarded in 2010: Peter Brook, Tonino... In Rome, at the Villa Medici, the Gogol Prize in Italy, established by the B.N. Yeltsin" in 2009. Its laureates are brilliant participants in the dialogue between the cultures of Russia and Europe.

The modest Mari Republic is more often than others "glorified" by policemen If you climb a tree, then the Mari Republic can be seen almost entirely. This is a small state, but everything here is like people have: the president, the State Assembly, ministries and even the secretary of state were at one time. Then this one... If you climb a tree, then the Mari Republic can be seen almost entirely.

My ancestors came to South Africa at the beginning of the 20th century. They started by selling ostrich feathers, opened a disreputable tavern, and later founded a department store. Although I was born in London, as a child I often came here for sunny... My ancestors came to South Africa at the beginning of the 20th century. They started by selling ostrich feathers, opened a disreputable tavern, and later founded a department store.

Liberals Decided How to Act in the 2011-2012 Elections On June 15, the chic Ararat Park Hyatt hosted a conference entitled Elections 2011-2012: What Should the Democratic Opposition Do? It was conducted by a new small organization "Democratic Choice" (leader - Vladimir Milov), spun off ... On June 15, the chic Ararat Park Hyatt hosted a conference entitled Elections 2011-2012: What Should the Democratic Opposition Do?

The Smolninsky Court of St. Petersburg recognized as legal the permission for the Okhta Center skyscraper to rise above the city to a height of 403 meters. Statement by representatives of Yabloko and the Okhta Bulge movement, who demanded that the corresponding... The Smolninsky Court of St. Petersburg recognized as legal the permission for the Okhta Center skyscraper to rise above the city to a height of 403 meters.

The oil giant may face imminent bankruptcy It is hard to believe that an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could bring down the mighty British Petroleum. But investment bankers make money precisely because they take into account what others do not believe. The thought that... It is hard to believe that an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could bring down the mighty British Petroleum. But investment bankers make money precisely because they take into account what others do not believe.

By the end of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Lady Catherine Ashton's report on the Rostov EU-Russia Summit, there was an even noise background in the Strasbourg amphitheater of the European Parliament The frail Italian chairman was frantically banging her gavel on the table to call the audience to order. And the deputies chatted with each other and on mobile phones. There was an impression that they were tired of the same long-term spells that ...

The sudden separation of Al and Tipper Gore, whose marriage seemed perfect, was the latest and one of the most striking in a series of reminders that only those who are part of it know about the true state of affairs in a married couple. A few years ago... The sudden separation of Al and Tipper Gore, whose marriage seemed perfect, was the latest and one of the most striking in a series of reminders that only those who are part of it know about the true state of affairs in a married couple.

Whom did Greece, Portugal and Spain owe? Foreign financiers issued loans worth $2.6 trillion to Greek, Spanish and Portuguese public and private companies. Now the economic problems of Greece, Portugal and Spain are so serious that a significant ... Foreign financiers issued loans worth $2.6 trillion to Greek, Spanish and Portuguese public and private companies. Now the economic problems of Greece, Portugal and Spain are so serious that a significant part of these loans will never be returned.

A biopic about the main French zhuire and rowdy was released "Gainsbourg. Bully Love" was created by Joann Sfarr, a man whose profession is to draw comics. It cannot be said that the cinematic biography of Serge Gainsbourg acquires comic features, but there is something from a coloring book in it .... "Gainsbourg. Bully Love" was created by Joann Sfarr, a man whose profession is to draw comics.

Skepticism is a very important achievement of evolution Trust is the glue that holds human society together. But overly gullible people run the risk of being deceived. It turns out that both trust and distrust are determined by hormones that can make people more or less trusting. First... Trust is the glue that holds human society together. But overly gullible people run the risk of being deceived.

Cosmopolitan coach - about the African specifics of the World Cup The coach of the modest Siberian "Tom" Valery Nepomniachtchi is often called the "atlas of the world." Still would. Having created a sensation at the 1990 World Cup with the Cameroon national team, which he brought to the quarterfinals, before returning to his homeland, Valery ... The coach of the modest Siberian "Tom" Valery Nepomniachtchi is often called the "atlas of the world." Still would.