After the House of Representatives, the American Senate canceled the export of oil from the United States. Thus, the document was approved by both wards of the US Congress, reports Reuters . Export restrictions have existed since the mid-1970s. They were canceled as part of the budget for the 2016 financial year. The United States produces WTI oil oil, which costs a little cheaper than the European Brent variety.

From the Moscow region, the Kremlin was delivered to the Kremlin, the main New Year tree of Russia, which will be installed on Cathedral Square and decorated in the Sovetskoye Retro style, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Presidential Administrations. In order to bring the Christmas tree to the Kremlin, the Spassk gate was opened: through them, according to tradition, New Year's spruce is imported annually, and the rest of the time they open them only for the most solemn occasions.

The list of applicants for the Academy Award in the Foreign Film category became known. In the list published on the website of the American Academy, 9 paintings.

The civilian husband of the Russian skater Irina Lobacheva tried to commit suicide by jumping out of the window of her apartment in Moscow, Lifenews reports. The roommate of the skater-45-year-old Alexander Shumakov-jumped out of the 14th floor and miraculously survived. Now he is in serious condition in intensive care. The incident occurred during the day. The athlete at that time was at home and slept. Irina Lobacheva is the ex -wife of the skater and her partner Ilya Averbukh.

The US police arrested a friend Said Faruk, who fired in the American city of San Bernardino, as a result of which 14 people were killed, BBC reported. According to the publication, 24-year-old Enrique Marquez admitted that the organizer of the massacre Sayed Rizuan Faroca ordered him to purchase two semi-automatic rifles that were used in the attack. According to the agency, the seller of weapons Enrique Marquez and the shooting Rizuan Faruk was connected by a long friendship.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk in Rada Zn.ua Digest "Polit.ru" is a brief selection of the 10 most important news per day. Today, Ukraine imposed a moratorium on the payment of Russian debt, the Kremlin officially refused to investigate the Tchaiki family, and a Polish journalist was sent from Russia. Kiev introduced a moratorium on the payment of debt of the Russian Federation Ukraine decided to introduce a moratorium on payments on a loan of Russia in an amount of $ 3 billion.

The head power unit with the BN -1200 reactor will be allegedly built in the late 2020 - early 2030. This was announced during the online conference on the website of the Center for Energy Expertise by the Deputy General Director, Director of Technological Development of OJSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" (Rosatom Energy Division) Valery Beznozubtsev.

Employees and visitors from the building of the Russian Ministry of Culture were evacuated because of the call received in the police about the bomb allegedly laid there. Information about the evacuation was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, RIA Novosti reports . According to the representative of the press service, everything was organized in full accordance with the instructions.

Ilya Karpyuk Oil Photo: accf.org Brent oil price on Friday has risen somewhat. The cost of delivery contracts in February rose more than percentage and exceeded the mark of $ 37.5 per barrel. Against this background, the ruble exchange rate was quite stable both in relation to the dollar and in relation to the euro, although at the beginning of the auction he sank a little. Of course, 37.5 dollars per barrel - this is still very little for Russia.

TV presenter Dmitry Khrustalev fought with one of the capital's drivers during a road conflict, Lifenews reports. According to the publication, the incident occurred in the 1905 street. The conflict provoked a small cork on the road. The TV presenter, trying to go around the roads that blocked his way, tried to integrate into the stream, but the driver of the SUV did not like this, which he informed Khrustalev.

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov announced a lawsuit to file a lawsuit about the protection of honor and dignity, the defendant is the head of the Odessa region Mikhail Saakashvili. The lawsuit is associated with accusations of corruption, which the Odessa governor put forward to Avakov, reports “Details” .

Forward Petersburg Zenit, Alexander Kerzhakov, from January 2016, will advocate the Swiss Zurich as a lease. The football player reported this on Instagram. “I had proposals from different countries, but I chose where sincerity and warmth struck me with which the president and head coach wanted to see me in this club,” Kerzhakov noted. He attached a photograph in which he plays football with Finn Hyuypa - the current Zurich coach himself. And here is the news !!!

In Tyumen, a taxi driver landed a nanny and a child of an autist, about this on her page on VKontakte was written by the mother of the child and the organizer of the Center for Assistance to Children with Autism Gulnara Prandedova. According to her, the man who was behind the taxi ruble did not like the sounds made by the child.

Russia retains unconditional leadership in the development and availability of practical operation of “fast” sodium reactors. This was stated by Valery Beztzubtsev , Deputy General Director, Director of Technological Development of OJSC Rosenergoatom (Rosatom Energy Division) during an online conference on the website of the Center for Energy Expertise. According to the representative of Rosenergoatom, the experience of operating fast reactors with sodium coolant is already decades.

Russia initiates a trial due to non-payment by Ukraine of a debt of $ 3 billion. The Russian side will go to the court after 10 days after the payment term, said the deputy head of the Ministry of Finance of Russia Sergey Storchak, RIA Novosti reports. The repayment of the Ukrainian loan occurs on December 20. The Russian claim to Ukraine will be considered in the London International Arbitration Court.