Andrei Sharogradsky: As you know, the representative of Aslan Maskhadova Ahmed Zakaev was arrested upon arrival in London from Copenhagen, but was released on bail. The British court will begin to consider the case of his extradition to Russia on December 11th. On Friday evening, the famous British actress Vanessa Redgrave, who heads the International Committee in Defense of Zakayev, spoke at the press conference organized in London.

In the three regions of Russia, flights of civil aviation were discontinued - due to the strike of local air traffic controls. According to the ITAR-TASS agency, the work of air service centers in Khanty-Mansiysk, Surgut and Vologda stopped. Airproofers in these regions, as well as in Omsk, Novosibirsk and other cities, seek to increase wages and resignation of management. In Surgut, the participants in the action have been continuing a hunger strike for more than a week.

Andrei Sharogradsky: The Iraqi authorities intend to submit to the UN report on their defense programs today. At the beginning of next week, the head of the group of inspectors will report the Security Council on the progress of the inspections. With details from Washington Vladimir Abarinov. Vladimir Abarinov: According to the resolution of the Security Council, Iraq must submit a declaration of its programs for the development of weapons of mass destruction on Sunday.

The ruling Social Democratic Party of the Czech Republic elected her presidential candidate on Saturday. He was the former Minister of Justice Yaroslav Buresh. In February, the term of stay in power of the current head of state Vaclav Gavel expires. The President is elected by a simple majority of votes by deputies of both chambers of parliament.

The program is maintained by Andrei Sharogradsky. The Radio Liberty correspondent Sergei Danilochkin takes part, who is talking with Danish correspondent Andrei Pimonov. Sergey Danilochkin: What problems did the Danish authorities face after the request of the Russian authorities to detain and issue Ahmed Zakayev? Vladimir Pimonov: The Russian General Prosecutor's Office brought several points of accusation to Zakaev.

At least 10 people died in Bangladesh and over 40 were injured as a result of a series of explosions in the city of Dacca. According to local television, more than a hundred people were injured. Explosions occurred in four crowded cinemas, during the festivities dedicated to the end of the Muslims of the month of Ramadan.

In the Staropromyslovsky district of Grozny last night, Chechen fighters fired at the building in which there is a consolidated detachment of the police from the Nizhny Novgorod region. One policeman was wounded. After a short shootout, the attackers retreated. Data on losses from the Chechen side - no.

At least 14 people died and about 300 were injured as a result of a series of explosions in the city of Mayansingh in the north of Bangladesh. Many wounded are in critical condition. Explosions occurred simultaneously in four crowded cinemas, where festive events were held to complete the month of Ramadan. So far, no one has taken responsibility for the explosions.

In the capital of Venezuela Karakasa, where anti -government manifestations continue, at least 3 people were killed last night and about 20 were injured. An unknown person opened fire on the rally with a demand for the resignation of President Hugo Chavez. Employees of the oil industry - the foundations of the Venezuela economy, joined the universal strike. Chavez threatens to apply the army to restore order.

In the village of Halzhi Urus-Martan district of Chechnya, Chechen fighters fired at the Military Council of the internal troops this morning. Four military personnel were injured. According to Radio Liberty correspondent, a special operation to search for the attackers began in the area. In the Staropromyslovsky district of Grozny last night, a building was fired on, which houses a consolidated detachment of police from the Nizhny Novgorod region.

A political crisis is growing in Venezuela. A universal strike, whose participants demand the resignation of President Hugo Chavez completely paralyzed the economy. There are clashes of supporters and opponents of the president across the country. In the capital of the country of Karakas, two participants in the anti -government rally were shot dead. Chavez threatens to apply the army to restore order.

In the Slovak city of Smolenitsa, the leaders of the four Central Central European countries, which are part of the so -called "Vygrad group", today will continue to develop a common position on the issue of joining the EU. Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia have not yet agreed with the financial conditions that the European Union nominated.

Near Tehran University today there were clashes between the police and students who demanded the resignation of the country's chief judge - Mahmud Hashemi Shahrudi. About three thousand people took part in today's protest. Last month, students protested for more than two weeks against the death sentence, issued by the liberal professor Hajah, Agamjari, who criticized the Iranian clergy. At this time, the spiritual leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reviewing the verdict.

The average life expectancy of Russian men is less than 59 years, the Goskomstat of Russia said today. Women in Russia live on average up to 72 and a half years. According to experts, the life expectancy of Russian men is the lowest among the CIS countries. In the world, men live the longest in Japan and Sweden - 77 years old, as well as in Canada, Great Britain and Greece.

As part of the investigation of the murder of the Magadan Governor Valentin Tsvetkov, Leonid Kholod, Deputy Chairman of the State Military Council of Russia, was questioned yesterday. His department was a search. According to the deputy prosecutor of the capital Vladimir Yudin, investigative actions are carried out in Moscow and Magadan.