The Italian company Fiat is going to give the latest model Lancer Chancellor FRG - as a symbol of friendship. The company representative said that the car will be donated to the wife of the chancellor this fall - before the new model goes on sale. Relations between Berlin and Rome were undermined by scandals, which were caused by incorrect statements to the Germans of the Prime Minister of Italy and the deputy minister of tourism. Gerhard Schroeder and his wife were canceled a vacation in Italy.

In Chechnya, Said-Khamzat Gayrbekov was the first contender for the post of president of the republic-he officially notified the election of his intention to run. For registration, he needs to collect signatures of at least two percent of the total number of voters, that is, over 20 thousand. Gayrbekov’s biography has not yet been received.

The host of the program "Topic" Andrei Sharry: the man of the Day of Radio Liberty July 14 is the 38th US President Gerald Ford, who is 90 years old today. Born in the state of Nebraska. Grounded in Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan, then - the school of law of Yale University. Veteran of World War II. In 1948, he began a political career in the Republican Party as a member of the House of Representatives from Michigan.

Advisor to the US President on National Security of Kondoliza Rice considers rather reasonable information about attempts by Saddam Hussein regime to buy uranium in one of the African countries. In a television interview, Rice noted that the British government had the relevant data, information of this kind was also contained in the reports of American intelligence services.

The Moscow authorities in the near future will develop a mechanism for encouraging residents of the city - senior at home and entrance - for providing information about illegally living in Moscow. The corresponding indication was given by the first deputy mayor in the government of the capital Peter Aksenov. The Moscow authorities explain their decision with the need to fight terrorism and more efficiently collect a fee for housing and communal services.

Prepared by Leonid Gergei On July 14, 1099, the crusaders took Jerusalem. Military expeditions of Europeans of the XI -XII centuries have been undertaken for the expulsion of Muslims from the Holy Land - Palestine - and the restoration of Christian power there, and in addition, to plunder non -catholic countries. The first crusade of the 1095-1099th was declared Pope Urban II, when the conflict between the Turks-Seljuki and Byzantium prevented Christian pilgrimage to Palestine.

Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, is accepting today in London for the forum of the Left-centric leaders of nine countries. Among the guests of the British Prime Minister - in particular, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, president of the South African Republic of Tabo Mbeek and Brazilian leader Luis Inasiu Lula da Silva. Speaking yesterday at the forum, a number of participants expressed the support of the United States in their desire to end international terrorism.

US President George Bush is still sure that Saddam Hussein sought to create weapons of mass destruction. Speaking in the White House after negotiations with the Secretary General of the UN Kofi Annan, Bush said that America had made a “right choice” by overthrowing the regime of Saddam Hussein.

US Secretary of Defense Donald Ramsfeld warned that the number of attacks on military personnel of the US-British coalition in Iraq in the coming days could grow. According to him, this is due to the numerous public holidays of the overthrown regime of Saddam Hussein, which occurs this week. Today in Baghdad, a American patrol was fired from grenade launchers. One soldier died, six wounded. In another clash, another soldier is seriously wounded.

Yan Runov , New York: upon returning from Africa, President Bush and UN Secretary General COVO Annan has appointed a meeting today to discuss such important problems as conflicts in Liberia and Congo, the prospects for peaceful settlement in the Middle East, the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush and Annan are found for the first time after the debate in the Security Council on the resolution, authorizing the invasion of international forces in Iraq.

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan expressed the hope that US President George Bush will soon decide to send American troops to Liberia. He stated this in Washington - after negotiations with US Secretary of State Colin Powell. Annan believes that American peacekeepers will contribute to the stabilization of the situation in Liberia. Several states of West Africa also announced the intention to send their troops to Liberia.

In Baghdad today another attack was made on the American patrol. A soldier died, four more - were injured. Yesterday, an unknown group took responsibility for attacking a coalition soldier in Iraq. The video recording with the appeal of the group was the air of Al-Arabia, which was based in Dubai. The group claims to be connected with al-Qaeda, and that it is she, and not Saddam Hussein, is behind the attacks on the military.

In Iraq, attacks on coalition servicemen do not stop. In Baghdad, the American patrol was fired from grenade launchers today. A soldier died, six - wounded. In another clash, another soldier was injured. Yesterday, an unknown group took responsibility for attacking coalition military personnel in Iraq. The group claims to be associated with al-Qaeda, and that it is she, and not supporters of Saddam Hussein, standing behind sabotage and shelling.

The first round of negotiations between the heads of the British and Israeli governments - Tony Blair and Ariel Sharon was held in London. Sharon also met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain Jack Str. The British minister welcomed the steps taken by Israel on the implementation of the international plan of the Middle East settlement. The Israeli prime minister called on the British leadership - to stop all contacts with the head of the Palestinian autonomy Yasir Arafat.

Russian socio-political movements have lost the right to independently participate in the elections. According to the situation on political parties that has entered today, the socio-political movement can participate in the elections only in the block, which includes at least one political party.