In the Shaligani district of Chechnya, a military column was fired by Belgata from mortars. No one was injured. In the Urus-Martan district, on the road near the village of Tangi, Sapers neutralized the radio-controlled landmine. According to the military, during special operations in Grozny, 3 Chechen fighters were killed over the past day. 12 people were detained for violation of the passport regime.

In the village near Kabul during the wedding, two were killed and 40 people were injured. According to Kabul television, unknown people threw two grenades into the courtyard, where the wedding was celebrated. Among the dead was a singer who spoke to the guests. Earlier this week - also during a wedding near Kabul - the police beat two musicians for violating a local ban on music. This was reported by the Anis newspaper controlled by the authorities.

Russian law enforcement agencies continue the investigation in the case of yesterday's explosion near the McDonald's restaurant in the south-west of Moscow. A type of bomb laid in a car parked by McDonald's is installed. Investigators interrogate a girl who, a few seconds before the explosion, tried to warn visitors to the restaurant. As a result of the explosion, 7 people were injured, one of them is in intensive care.

Valery Vinokurov: Last week, the Presidential Council for Presidential Physical Education and Sports ceased to be nameless. Recall that this body was created on August 14, and since then, within two months, its existence was some mystery. But the new decree of Vladimir Putin approved its composition, led by Vladimir Putin himself. Something cleared up. There are many questions, and in this regard, we bring to your attention our collective commentary.

The American police, leading in the east of the United States, the search for a serial killer - sniper, checks the possible connections of the criminal with the al -Qaeda terrorist group. US Secretary of State Colin Powell said today that he does not exclude the possibility of such a connection, however, he said, now there is no evidence of Al-Qaeda’s involvement in a series of murders in Washington's vastness.

The presidential elections of Kalmykia are recognized as held. According to the election commander of Kalmykia, the necessary 25 percent threshold of voter turnout was overcome. According to reports, there were no violations during the vote. During the presidency, 11 candidates are fighting, including the current head of the Republic Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. To win, the candidate needs to gain more than half the votes.

Irish voters supported the contract, which opens the way to the expansion of the European Union. The official results of the referendum held on Saturday were summed up - 63 percent of voters voted for the document. Ireland only on the second attempt was able to ratify the contract signed in 2000 in Nice. In last year's referendum, most Irish voters opposed him. Ireland remained the last EU country, which did not ratify the contract.

In Australia Today is a day of mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack on the Indonesian island of Bali. Tens of thousands of Australians take part in mourning ceremonies. On October 12, about two hundred people, over three hundred, were injured at the explosion at the night club at Bali, were injured. It is believed that over a hundred victims are tourists from Australia.

The word is passers -by on the streets of Saransk, who answer the question: "Do you listen to the radio in general, Radio" Freedom "in particular, and why?" "I listen, I want to know what news. Because in the light you see what is happening: there is war, there they will bomb." "I used to be forced to listen to the radio, because my wife tried to find out the weather in the morning, and now she will know the weather in another way, so now I do not listen at all." "Radio" Freedom "?

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In Montenegro, early parliamentary elections are held today. According to sociological surveys, supporters of the independence of the republic, led by President Milo Dzhukanovich and Blok, advocating strengthening ties with Serbia, enjoy approximately equal to voters' support. In March - through the mediation of the EU - an agreement was reached on the creation of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro instead of the Yugoslav Federation.

Israel will withdraw troops from the city of Hevron on the western coast of Jordan. This was reported by Israeli information funds with reference to the leadership of the country. Army posts will remain only on two hills in the outskirts of the city - in case the Palestinian snipers try to shell the nearby Jewish settlements.

On the west coast of the Jordan near the city of Nabluz, Jewish settlers are opposed to the Israeli police for the second day trying to demolish illegally erected buildings. In the clashes in the settlement of Havat Gilan there are victims. Earlier, the Israeli government decided to demolish 24 Jewish settlements, illegally arising in the Palestinian territories, including Havat Gilad.

The United States continues international consultations on the Iraqi problem. The assistant to the US Secretary of State in the Middle East, William Burns, discussed on Saturday with Egypt Hosni Mubarak the situation around Iraq. The American diplomat said that the new resolution of the UN Security Council should guarantee the full fulfillment of Baghdad of his obligations in the field of disarmament. Today, Burns is negotiating with the king of Jordan Abdalla.

Irish voters in yesterday's referendum, according to preliminary data, supported the contract that creates the basis for the expansion of the European Union. The Deputy Prime Minister of the Government Mary Harney suggested that about 60 percent of voters voted for the contract. Official results will be announced tonight. Ireland is the only EU country that has not yet ratified an agreement signed in December 2000.