A complex for the preparation of upper stages and angara warheads has been launched at the plesetsk cosmodrome, the russian minister of defense was reported about this today. Sergei shaigu came to the arkhangelsk region with an inspection. We will find out the details from ours. Assemblies of space rockets, launch preparation complexes, reported on the commissioning of a universal technical complex, which is equipped with entirely domestic equipment. Today, at the plesetsk cosmodrome, the creation of infrastructure has been completed that provides launches of angara launch vehicles, a heavy, light class with upper stages for launching spacecraft into all types of orbits, in the interests of the ministry of defense. Six have already been successfully completed. Launches of these missiles, three more launches are planned this year launch vehicles of this class. Completion of the modernization of the second Launch Complex of soyuz launch vehicles, the capacity of the cosmodrome to support
Home of president obama. And shes been telling me about his first president ial visit to kenya we begin in iraq where four explosions killed 37 people. Most died in car bombs, targetting markets in shia neighbourhoods. Two suicide bombers attacked a checkpoint north of the city. Eight were killed in that attack. No one has claimed responsibility. Imran khan the latest from the capital. No claimed responsibility for these attacks. They follow a pattern where i. S. I. L. Claimed responsibility for previous attacks like these, and is likely to be the work. Some of the attacks took place in shia neighbourhoods. In is also a tactic that i. S. I. L. Used. They want to keep the pot boiling and want iraq to plunge itself into the warlike violence of what we saw in 2006 2007 and 2008. All of the public statements coming from i. S. I. L. Suggesting that that is what they want. Theres a message behind all of this. You may be able to put it under precious. We can strike you at will, wherever you w
Confirmed and there is no word on if they were specifically targeted. Leon new developments in the deadly airport attack in istanbul. 42 people killed, more than 200 injured. Tonight, a more clear timeline of what happened as the attackers arrived in a taxi at 10 p. M. , then scattered to carry out the bombing. The attack has global airports on alert with extra security. A complicated investigation and a tale of horror and heroism. That is what i found a tea kettle with hot water, and i figured if she open the door, i would wrestle him to the ground. Leon although the bombers have not been identified, top Officials Say it has the hallmark of Islamic State terrace. Authorities try secure airports around the world, others are focusing on honoring the memories of the victims. Tonight, a vigil in Dupont Circle to remember the dozens who lost their lives in this senseless act of violence. Tributes organized by the American Turkish Association of washington, d. C. Tim barber joins us now. Ga
Weve got more now with what witnesses are describing will stop there were several posts on social media sites last night referring to the volunteer at the theme park but the spokesperson was denying reports of there being a large fight. Try telling that to the parent to say they witnessed the ordeal. I cant even believe it actually happened. Out of concerns for her kids, this local mother of four asked us not to identify her. Exit was absolutely horrific. It happened during the Opening Night of fright fest at six flags. What was supposed to be a night of family fun quickly turned in to a nightmare that pulled it right before her eyes. Huge, massive groups you could not even stop. You are holding on to this sign because there were so many kids. Next she says she first saw about 150 kids and realize of budget teenage girls were getting ready to fight will stop when she intervened, the girls then wanted to attack them and she said that just the beginning. We get through that and as we are
Weather. Lets get over to storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. Good morning. Good morning to both of you and a good saturday morning. You waited all week for the weekend and the end of the bitter cold and its all here for you just in time for your saturday and sunday. Storm team 4 radar shows a little bit of light rain and snow way out to our west but it will stay away from us. We have a nice dry day ahead of us today and most of tomorrow. Snow chances arrive monday. Temperatures below freezing. Not that bitter cold. 31 degrees at national airport. Mid30s here this morning. Rising to the low 50s for a time today. Clouds sneaking back in tonight and tomorrow. Mild today and tomorrow. Well talk more about that monday snow chance in a few more minutes. This morning marks one week since a shooting at a Maryland Mall left two employees dead. Today friends and family will honor the victims during two events. The Columbia Mall will hold a moment of silence at 11 15 this morning. Its one min