Vladimir Kara-Murza: In Russia, the first results are summed up for the officially completed re-certification of police officers in police officers. In total, during the re -certification, more than 140 Ministry of Internal Affairs were dismissed, and the presidential commission did not even consider the candidates of most of them, they were reserved for the decision of the minister.

Today, circumstances were so that I will work as a correspondent of freedom. The trial of the former President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak was opened in Cairo, and television from the building of the Police Academy gives rich food for reflection even to those who are not familiar with the intricacies of Egyptian policy. This is to the question of the twilight of the dictatorship and the endless dawn of a new life. In the evening, on the air of the RS - colleague Andrei Sharogradsky.

Belarusians are not ready to part with their identity, merging with Russia In Minsk, Vladimir Putin’s statements about the “possibility and desire” of the unification of Belarus and Russia into one state were negatively appreciated. Sociological studies show that the number of supporters of unification with Russia in Belarus is lowered more than ever.

A suspect of the murder of a family of five in Tula - a 19 -year -old mentally unbalanced local resident, law enforcement agencies say. According to the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia, the killer acted alone. Prior to this, the detention of two suspects, brothers, residents of Tula, who gave confession testimonies were reported. The motives of the actions of the criminal are not disclosed in the interests of the investigation.

Nikolai Petrov The outstanding pianist, People's Artist of the USSR Nikolai Petrov died. He was 68 years old. In May, Nikolai Petrov had a stroke during a tour in Minsk, from where he was transported to the hospital in Moscow. Nikolai Petrov spoke with the famous orchestras of the world, organized festivals, founded the International Charity Fund for the Support of Young Musicians, and was the president of the Academy of Russian Art.

The representative of the UN Human Rights Council Ahmed Shahid requested that Tegeran about permission to visit Iran to investigate possible human rights violations. In March 2011, Ahmed Shahid, a former Foreign Minister of the Maldives of the Republic of Maldives, was appointed special speaker of the UN in the human rights situation in Iran.

Will the fight against extremism in Russia lead to limit civil freedoms? The discussion on this subject will continue on the morning air of Radio Liberty on Thursday, August 4 from 8 to 10 hours (Moscow time). You can take part in the conversation by calling 8-800-200-22-12 (a call from Russia is free). Pager 8-495-660-1046 SMS +7-903-743-2801

Kirill Kobrin: The Cuban theme will begin the program. For more than 50 years, the authorities have been accused of all their economic troubles of the United States, which have long introduced the embargo in relation to the Castro regime. However, many experts say: Cuba lives mainly for money received from the United States. Says Victor Cheretsky.

At a meeting of the UN Security Council, a draft resolution is agreed upon, condemning the power of Syria for the brutal suppression of demonstrations. The document calls for the leadership of Syria to respect human rights and fulfill its obligations under international agreements. It is expected that the vote on the resolution will take place today.

The Parliament of Japan approved a plan for the payment of compensation to the victims of the accident at the Fukushima-Dayichi nuclear power plant after a destructive earthquake and the tsunami on March 11. According to the initiative, not only the operator of the emergency nuclear power plant - the Tokyo electric company (TEPCO), but also the structures similar to it will be allocated for compensation.

Two people suspected of involvement in the murder of two women and three children were detained in Tula. As reported with reference to the Tula police, the detainees are local residents. A source in the investigating authorities noted that, judging by the first interrogations, one of the detainees could commit the murder, he was 19 years old. The second, as reported, will probably take place in the case as a witness. The bodies of five dead were found in the apartment last Monday.

Russia - Moscow Taxi in Front of Paveletsky Railway Station. - undated Law No. 69, which regulates the rules of taxi transportation, should enter into force on September 1. But now serious passions are boiling around him. According to the new rules, all taxi drivers and taxi companies are required to have special permits for the transportation of passengers and baggage. For Moscow and regional carriers, such a document will be one.

The Meshchansky Court of Moscow today will announce the sentence to six accused in the case of the theft of 1 billion 250 million rubles from the Pension Fund. It is reported by ITAR-TASS. During the court hearings on Wednesday, all the defendants pleaded guilty. At their request, the process took place without a judicial investigation. The representative of the state prosecution Gulchera Ibrahimov demanded to sentenced the defendants to deprivation of liberty for terms of four to seven years.

At the entrance to the city of Hama -In Syria, government troops with the support of tanks and armored vehicles are storming the city of Hama -the center of anti -government actions. According to eyewitnesses, real military operations are underway. Explosions of shells are destroyed by several houses. Many residents leave the 800,000th city. According to human rights activists, telephone communications and the Internet are blocked in Hama and its environs.