How often do they happen . The Federation Council begins today consultations on the candidates proposed by Vladimir Putin for the posts of heads of Law Enforcement agencies and the mido. So the president nominated andrei belousov, who previously worked as first deputy Prime Minister, for the post of defense minister. Sergei shaigui moved to a new post by decree of the head of state, he becomes secretary. Security council. Former secretary of the Security Council Nikolai Patrushev relieved of his position due to a transfer to another job. As for the foreign ministry, according to Vladimir Putin, it should still be headed by sergei lavrov. Alexander kurenkov, who was in the past as part of the government that led the ministry of emergency situations, can also retain his post. The same situation is with vladimir kolokoltsev, acting head of the ministry of internal affairs. Vladimir putin proposed Boris Kovalchuk for the post of chairman of the accounts chamber. Konstantin chuychenko, who
The fvo shot down several air targets over belgorod and the Belgorod Region. In belgorod itself, they have completed clearing the rubble at the site of the collapse of the entrance to a highrise building. The death toll by this hour had risen to 15 people. In the omsk region, due to the flood, a regime was introduced emergency in three regions. About 800 houses were sunk. The most acute situation is in the ustishimsky district. The rescuers are evacuating residents of nine settlements at once. In primorye , a local resident was detained on suspicion of espionage. According to the fsb. The Federation Council begins today consultations on the candidates proposed by Vladimir Putin for the posts of heads of Law Enforcement agencies and the ministry of defense. So the president nominated Andrei Belousov, who previously worked as first deputy Prime Minister, for the post of defense minister. Sergei shaigui moved to a new post by order of the head of state. He becomes secretary of the country
Escalation in the middle east. In a Statement Issued after an online meeting, the groups leaders called for restraint on all sides. Israel says the vast majority of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by iran have been intercepted. The attacks marked the first time iran has targeted israel directly from its own soil. The israeli war cabinet has been meeting to discuss its response to the attack. A senior minister, benny gantz, said israel would exact a price from iran in its own time and fashion. The Defence Minister, yoav gallant, said the confrontation with iran wasnt over, and israel must prepare for every scenario. Iran has warned of a much bigger response if israel retaliates. The white house has said it doesnt want to see the crisis in the middle east escalate. A us security spokesman, john kirby, said washington was not seeking a wider war. Meanwhile the Un Security Council is meeting in urgent session to discuss the situation. There will be pressure at the unied nations
But with prices rising around the world, what will it all mean for britains expanding Craft Beer Industry . Ill be finding out later. Alexis sanchezs deal to go to arsenal has fourth fallen through as the transfer window closes. And we catch up on plans to create the worlds longest coastal path around the whole of england. Will you be doing it under good weather . And matt has the weather. It is the start of autumn and there isa it is the start of autumn and there is a chill in the air. If you are going to have a walk, lots of good weather on the way. More details coming up. Good morning. First, our main story. The raf is now the first branch of the British Military to open every role in the service to women. From today, they can apply tojoin the raf regiment, a frontline combat force whose main task is to patrol and protect air fields. The defence secretary, sir michael fallon, has described the move, which is a year ahead of schedule, as a defining moment for the raf. Our news corres
Scott pruitt spoke to employees at the Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters about leading the agency. He was confirmed by the senate last friday. [applause] administrator prewitt comes to us from the state of oklahoma where most recently he has been the attorney general. Prior to his service as attorney general, he was in the state senate of oklahoma for eight years. He originally hailed comes from the state of kentucky. A bachelors degree from Georgetown College and moved to oklahoma where he graduated from the university of oklahoma at also law school. Public service he practiced law. Yearst and his wife of 27 are the devoted parents of two children. Got to love those names. Administrator prewitt in addition to his years of experience in the Public Sector is also a successful entrepreneur. As a coowner and managing general partner of Oklahoma City aaa Minor League Baseball affiliate, the Oklahoma City rep. Foxx , he has helped the team of become one of the minor League Leader