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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Some experts believe that Medvedev began strengthening his positions through personnel changes in the regions The decision on whether Vyacheslav Gaiser of the Komi will be headed, should be adopted on January 15. It is on this day that the deputies of the Komi parliament will gather for an extraordinary meeting. Currently, Gaiser is the First Deputy Head of Komi, Minister of Finance. He is 43 years old.

In Samara for a day, the flight of the Aviation company to Moscow is delayed for a day. According to Radio Liberty, Sergei Khazov, a flight from Samara to Moscow was supposed to fly out on January 6 at 23-20 Moscow time, however, the flight was postponed several times. As a result, more than a hundred passengers, many of whom are not Samara, but transit passengers from other cities of Russia, were forced to spend the night in the waiting room of Kurumoch Airport.