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The Russian Federal service for supervision of consumer rights protection and human welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) warned about the outbreak of leptospirosis in India, from which to date 40 people have died. This information reports a press-service of Department.

Social network Facebook began to check the accuracy of information on photos and videos. This was reported in the corporate blog of the company product Manager Antonia Woodford.

The Turkish Central Bank raised its rate of 625 b.p. from 17.75% to 24%. Its decision had a positive impact on the currencies of emerging economies.

The Brazilian real has reached its lowest level in the last three years. In late trading, the greenback was worth 4,2075 real, follows from the data Bloomberg.

The United States told under what conditions it will impose "tough sanctions" against Russia in the Skripal  case. According to assistant Secretary of state Manisha Singh, Moscow should allow inspections at its chemical facilities.

About cancellation of the decision taken earlier by the Swedish court declared the commercial Director "Naftogaz of Ukraine" Yury Vitrenko. According to this information, the Ukrainian company will continue arrests of Gazprom's assets in all countries.

The European Union has extended individual sanctions against Russia. Sanctions related to the Ukrainian problems. This is stated in a press release published on the official website of the European Union.

Apple made a presentation of its new products, including the updated line of iPhone smartphones. The event was held at Apple headquarters in Cupertino (California) and was broadcast on the company's website.

The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a resolution calling for disciplinary action against Hungary due to the country's violation of European norms and principles of the rule of law.

OPEC lowered the forecast of growth of world oil demand in 2018-2019. Global oil demand in 2019 is projected at the level of 100.23 million barrels per day.

New York overtook London and took first place in the ranking of global financial centers on the Global Financial Centers Index. The report was published on the website of the financial consulting company Z / Yen Group, which calculates the indicator every six months.

Vladimir Putin said that the Russian authorities know the identity of the suspects in the case Skripal.

President Vladimir Putin said that he accepted the offer of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to change the approach to negotiations on a Peace Treaty. The Russian President invited him to sign a contract before the end of the year.

The Memorandum of cooperation was signed today between Mail.ru, Alibaba, MegaFon and the Russian direct investment Fund (RDIF) at the Eastern economic forum.

Donald Trump extended the state of emergency for a year on Monday. It was introduced in the country after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.