In Nazran (Ingushetia), the border control of the FSB of Russia was fired. It is reported that unknown people fired several shots from a grenade launcher and machine guns. The border guards opened fire, after which the attackers disappeared. According to Interfax with reference to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ingushetia, one soldier received a slight wound. According to other reports, there are no injuries.

France sent an Islamic clergyman - a citizen of Egypt from the country. The statement of the Minister of Internal Affairs Bris Ortho emphasizes that Imam Ali Ibrahim Es Sudani called on the Muslims "to the struggle against the West, insulted the values of Western society and incited violence." Es Sudani, who preached for several months in a mosque in a suburb of Paris, was sent to Egypt. It is reported that since 2001, 29 radical Islamic priests have been deported from France.

Tennis. The results of the speeches of the Russians in the January tournaments. Brisben (Australia). 1/4 finals Ana Ivanovich (Serbia, 3) - Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia) 6: 2, 7: 6 Auckland (New Zealand). 1/4 finals Shahar Peer (Israel) - Maria Kirilenko (Russia) - 6: 0, 3: 6, 6: 1

In Dagestan in the village of Korkmaskal, the assault on the house began, in which two militants took refuge. According to law enforcement agencies, the regime of a counter -terrorism operation has been introduced in the village. Residents of neighboring houses were evacuated. Earlier on Wednesday, in Makhachkala, 5 police officers were killed as a result of a powerful explosion, 19 people were injured, 14 of them were hospitalized.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mancher Mottaki during a two -day visit to Baghdad intends to discuss the situation with the Iraqi leadership on the controversial section of the border between the two countries. Since December, Iranian troops have been located in the territory adjacent to the Iraqi oil field of El Fakca. In a number of Iraqi cities, shares of the protest of local residents against foreign presence were held.

The European Court of Human Rights found Russia and Cyprus guilty of violating laws on the prohibition of human trafficking - in connection with the death of Russian woman Oksana Rancheva in 2001. The father of a 20-year-old girl filed a lawsuit in the Strasbourg court after she was found dead in Cyprus under unclear circumstances. Oksana Rancheva came to Cyprus on a special artistic visa, which, according to the court, is often used by people's traders for criminal purposes.

Political scientists focused on the question of what choice two main candidates for the Ukrainian political scene of 2010 symbolize The presidential election was scheduled for January 17, 2010. Most Ukrainian political experts are not awaiting surprises from the first round: in the second stage of voting, the current Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and the leader of the opposition Viktor Yanukovych will be released.

In Afghanistan, the Governor of the Province of Host Tahir Sabri was wounded in the explosion. The attack occurred in the territory where administrative institutions are located. In addition to Sabri, several more officials were divided. No one has taken responsibility for the attack yet. The province of the host in the south-east of the country is considered one of the most unsafe due to the Islamic militants acting here.

US President Barack Obama in the coming hours is expected to report measures that the United States intends to accept to strengthen air safety. At the same time, the White House will publish a preliminary report on the events on December 25, when a citizen of Nigeria attempted an explosion on board the transatlantic airliner. According to agencies, on the basis of anonymity, a representative of the US administration, the report on errors made by security services, can "shock" Americans.

Hockey. Regular NHL Championship San Jose-St. Louis 2: 1 (in overtime) Colorado-New York Alenders 2: 3 (1: 1, 0: 1, 1: 1) Minnesota - Kalgary 4: 1 New York Rangers-Dallas 5: 2 Buffalo-Tampa Bay 5: 3 Philadelphia - Toronto 6: 2

In Germany, the director of the Schusev Museum of Architecture David Sargsyan died. According to architect Evgeny ACS, he died in Munich after a long illness on the air of the Echo of Moscow Radio. David Sargsyan was 63 years old. The Shchusev Museum of Architecture in Moscow was founded in 1934. By decree of the President of Russia, he was awarded the status of a particularly valuable object of cultural heritage. David Sargsyan led the museum since 2000.