tass--2020-01-09--Absen Set to Shine at ISLE 2020 with New LED Display Solutions

SHENZHEN , China , Jan. 8 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Absen ( SZSE : 300389 ) , the world 's leading LED screen manufacturer , will participate in ISLE 2020 scheduled from February 24 to 27 , 2020 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center .
During the Exhibition , Absen will feature its theme of narrow pixel pitch ( NPP ) display and introduce new products and LED solutions at booth 10-A01 .
ISLE 2020 will see Absen launch a few of Absen 's latest products including HC series , a high-end control room solution , Lyra series , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lightweight design , and AW series , a versatile outdoor pole LED screen .
Also on display are Absen 's leading rental and staging , as well as commercial display products .
HC1.2 Pro is a premium LED display solution for control room and corporate applications .
Drawing visitors towards the stand will be the stunning video wall consisting of 128 HC Pro 1.2mm LED panels .
Thanks to the advanced Integrated Mounted Device ( IMD ) 4-in-1 integrated packaging technology and Common Cathode ( CC ) technology , HC Pro series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conventional control room LED products .
And with the image-sharpening , color-enhancing and A3C calibration technologies , the new product will demonstrate the next level display visual performance with a higher level of contrast ratio , refresh rate , and wider viewing angle .
In addition to all the advantages , the front and rear installation and maintenance product features wireless connection and fast-pull-and-plug- design , ensuring convenient operation and the ultimate user experience .
Besides HC1.2 Pro , products with IMD and CC technologies on display also include Aries series , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product which was launched at ISE 2018 , CR0.7 , a market-proven control room solution , and Acclaim A27 Pro , a commercial display product well suited for retail , corporate , transportation and more applications .
Visitors of ISLE 2020 are welcome to visit booth 10-A01 and have hands-on experience on Absen 's other choice products such as the rental ranges of PL Lite and DW series , as well as Absenicon , an all-in-one presentation solution for meeting rooms , conference rooms , auditoriums and more , and the other market-leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Optoelectronic Co. , Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer of high-quality LED display solutions .
The company is renowned for its global presence , full-service capability and high-quality products for the live events , broadcasting and rental staging industry .
Absen has been the number one Chinese exporter of LED panels for ten consecutive years , and is present in over 120 countries and was instrumental to the success of over 30,000 projects and installations worldwide to date .
ISLE , the International Large Screen Display , Audio-Visual Integrated System , Signs & LED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional industry chain solution platform for LED , AV system & signage .
With 2000 + exhibitors , 160,000 square meters of floor area , ISLE is one of the world 's biggest event in its field , and held annually in Shenzhen 's new exhibition center ( Shenzhen World ) .

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Absen (SZSE: 300389), the world's leading LED screen manufacturer, will participate in ISLE 2020 scheduled from February 24 to 27, 2020 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. During the Exhibition, Absen will feature its theme of narrow pixel pitch (NPP) display and introduce new products and LED solutions at booth 10-A01.
ISLE 2020 will see Absen launch a few of Absen's latest products including HC series, a high-end control room solution, Lyra series, a rental transparent LED display with ultra-thin and lightweight design, and AW series, a versatile outdoor pole LED screen. Also on display are Absen's leading rental and staging, as well as commercial display products.
HC1.2 Pro is a premium LED display solution for control room and corporate applications. Drawing visitors towards the stand will be the stunning video wall consisting of 128 HC Pro 1.2mm LED panels. Thanks to the advanced Integrated Mounted Device (IMD) 4-in-1 integrated packaging technology and Common Cathode (CC) technology, HC Pro series is much stronger and more power-efficient than conventional control room LED products. And with the image-sharpening, color-enhancing and A3C calibration technologies, the new product will demonstrate the next level display visual performance with a higher level of contrast ratio, refresh rate, and wider viewing angle. In addition to all the advantages, the front and rear installation and maintenance product features wireless connection and fast-pull-and-plug- design, ensuring convenient operation and the ultimate user experience.
Besides HC1.2 Pro, products with IMD and CC technologies on display also include Aries series, the world's first MiniLED rental and staging product which was launched at ISE 2018, CR0.7, a market-proven control room solution, and Acclaim A27 Pro, a commercial display product well suited for retail, corporate, transportation and more applications.
Visitors of ISLE 2020 are welcome to visit booth 10-A01 and have hands-on experience on Absen's other choice products such as the rental ranges of PL Lite and DW series, as well as Absenicon, an all-in-one presentation solution for meeting rooms, conference rooms, auditoriums and more, and the other market-leading solutions.
About Absen
Established in 2001, Absen Optoelectronic Co., Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer of high-quality LED display solutions. The company is renowned for its global presence, full-service capability and high-quality products for the live events, broadcasting and rental staging industry. Absen has been the number one Chinese exporter of LED panels for ten consecutive years, and is present in over 120 countries and was instrumental to the success of over 30,000 projects and installations worldwide to date.
https://www.absen.com/
About ISLE
ISLE, the International Large Screen Display, Audio-Visual Integrated System, Signs & LED Exhibition, is a fully integrated and professional industry chain solution platform for LED, AV system & signage. With 2000 + exhibitors, 160,000 square meters of floor area, ISLE is one of the world's biggest event in its field, and held annually in Shenzhen's new exhibition center (Shenzhen World).
http://www.isle.org.cn/?lang=en
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tass--2020-01-09--Xinhua Silk Road: China's Haier wins CES Tech Awards for Casarte IoT refrigerator

LAS VEGAS , Jan. 8 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China 's home appliances giant Haier won the Technology Innovation Award from CES Tech Awards program at the Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) for its Casarte IoT refrigerator .
The Casarte IoT refrigerator , equipped with advanced preservation technology , is not only a refrigerator , but also a family health consultant .
Based upon taste and dietary preferences , the refrigerator can recommend a weekly nutritional meal plan and customize personalized recipes for the family , according to Haier .
Casarte IoT refrigerator is just one of the achievements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home strategy which focuses on providing users with Internet of Things ( IoT ) scenario solutions covering clothing , food , housing and entertainment .
Haier is now promoting the deep integration of the home appliances industry with emerging technologies such as 5G and IoT , with the Haier Smart Home dedicated to offering smart services in living room , kitchen , bedroom , bathroom and balcony .
Haier smart home solutions have helped enhance quality of life for its users .
For example , they can manage ingredients through the large screen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to expire , users will be notified so they may consume or remove them to avoid waste and spoiled food .
Thanks to its user experience-centered method , Haier Smart Home is winning popularity with users worldwide .
The number of users of the complete set of Haier Smart Home products is nearing 20 million , said Haier .
The growing number of users are attracted by the local design , manufacturing , and sales of its major brands including Haier , AQUA , Fisher & Paykel , GE Appliances , Candy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's global brands are exploring the smart home scenarios for a better user experience in their unique markets .
In New Zealand , Fisher & Paykel 's social kitchen allows users to share cooking experiences on social platforms in real time .
Through activating local advantages , Haier continues its trend of feeding global users with high-end differentiated refrigeration products , said Zhao Qinghai , a project manager of Haier Group , at the award ceremony .
CES Tech Awards is the first CES award program made in collaboration with Chinese official media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( CTA ) , organizer of the CES .
2020 CES , the world 's premier tech show , kicked off in Las Vegas , Nevada , U.S. , on January 7 .

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China's home appliances giant Haier won the Technology Innovation Award from CES Tech Awards program at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for its Casarte IoT refrigerator.
The Casarte IoT refrigerator, equipped with advanced preservation technology, is not only a refrigerator, but also a family health consultant. Based upon taste and dietary preferences, the refrigerator can recommend a weekly nutritional meal plan and customize personalized recipes for the family, according to Haier.
Casarte IoT refrigerator is just one of the achievements made by Haier in pursuing its smart home strategy which focuses on providing users with Internet of Things (IoT) scenario solutions covering clothing, food, housing and entertainment.
Haier is now promoting the deep integration of the home appliances industry with emerging technologies such as 5G and IoT, with the Haier Smart Home dedicated to offering smart services in living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and balcony.
Haier smart home solutions have helped enhance quality of life for its users. For example, they can manage ingredients through the large screen of the refrigerator. When ingredients are about to expire, users will be notified so they may consume or remove them to avoid waste and spoiled food.
Thanks to its user experience-centered method, Haier Smart Home is winning popularity with users worldwide. The number of users of the complete set of Haier Smart Home products is nearing 20 million, said Haier.
The growing number of users are attracted by the local design, manufacturing, and sales of its major brands including Haier, AQUA, Fisher & Paykel, GE Appliances, Candy, Casarte, and Leader.
Haier's global brands are exploring the smart home scenarios for a better user experience in their unique markets. In New Zealand, Fisher & Paykel's social kitchen allows users to share cooking experiences on social platforms in real time.
Through activating local advantages, Haier continues its trend of feeding global users with high-end differentiated refrigeration products, said Zhao Qinghai, a project manager of Haier Group, at the award ceremony.
CES Tech Awards is the first CES award program made in collaboration with Chinese official media Xinhuanet recognized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), organizer of the CES.
2020 CES, the world's premier tech show, kicked off in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on January 7.
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tass--2020-01-09--Westinghouse To Acquire U.K. Inspection Company Inspection Consultants Limited

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP , Pennsylvania , Jan. 8 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the acquisition of Inspection Consultants Limited ( InCon ) , a leading U.K.-based provider of inspection services .
This acquisition strengthens Westinghouse 's ability to support the existing operating nuclear fleet , as well as in-service inspection customers outside of the nuclear industry .
`` We are proud to support our customers throughout the world , particularly in the United Kingdom , and throughout Europe , with the highest level of inspection services .
Bringing InCon into our portfolio further expands our capabilities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Choho , Westinghouse president –Europe , Middle East and Africa Operating Plant Services Business Unit .
`` We welcome the highly skilled employee base from InCon to our team , as their expertise further strengthens Westinghouse 's operating plant inspection services capabilities and enhances the company 's ability to respond to emergent inspection and repair needs across Europe . ''
For more than twenty-five years , InCon has provided the full range of non-destructive testing services to customers in a variety of industries .
A UKAS accredited Type A Inspection body and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , InCon 's facilities in Ellesmere Port , and Weston Super Mare will be acquired as part of the transaction .
Paul Whitfield , managing director of InCon said , `` We are excited to join Westinghouse and contribute our deep understanding of inspection services to their existing portfolio . ''
Westinghouse Electric Company is the world 's pioneering nuclear energy company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world .
Westinghouse supplied the world 's first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957 in Shippingport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world 's operating nuclear plants .
For more information , please visit www.westinghousenuclear.com .

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the acquisition of Inspection Consultants Limited (InCon), a leading U.K.-based provider of inspection services. This acquisition strengthens Westinghouse's ability to support the existing operating nuclear fleet, as well as in-service inspection customers outside of the nuclear industry.
"We are proud to support our customers throughout the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe, with the highest level of inspection services. Bringing InCon into our portfolio further expands our capabilities in this specialized area," said Tarik Choho, Westinghouse president –Europe, Middle East and Africa Operating Plant Services Business Unit. "We welcome the highly skilled employee base from InCon to our team, as their expertise further strengthens Westinghouse's operating plant inspection services capabilities and enhances the company's ability to respond to emergent inspection and repair needs across Europe."
For more than twenty-five years, InCon has provided the full range of non-destructive testing services to customers in a variety of industries. A UKAS accredited Type A Inspection body and a Recognised Third Party Organisation (RTPO), InCon's facilities in Ellesmere Port, and Weston Super Mare will be acquired as part of the transaction.
Paul Whitfield, managing director of InCon said, "We are excited to join Westinghouse and contribute our deep understanding of inspection services to their existing portfolio."
Westinghouse Electric Company is the world's pioneering nuclear energy company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Westinghouse supplied the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957 in Shippingport, Pa., U.S. Today, Westinghouse technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants. For more information, please visit www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Contact: Sarah Cassella
Director, External Communications
Email: cassels@westinghouse.com
Phone: +1 (412) 374-4744


tass--2020-01-09--TCL Extends QLED TV Lineup to Offer the Future Viewing Experience

LAS VEGAS , Jan. 6 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics ( 1070.HK ) , one of the leading players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company , today at CES2020 announced its 2020 lineup of QLED television sets for its premier X Series and Cityline Series .
The X915 is the latest QLED model in TCL 's flagship X series , available in 75- and 65-inch models .
X915 is a TCL QLED TV featuring 8k , Quantum Dot Display Technology and Dolby Vision® HDR imaging technology .
X915 employs Local Dimming Technology , enabling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ultra-vivid imagery .
The X915 will be available first in Australia and Europe in Q2 2020 and later in other regions .
The C815 and C715 employ world-leading Quantum Dot Display Technology to offer optimized image performance to global users .
Supported by Dolby Vision , C815 and C715 deliver remarkable 4K HDR imagery with incredible brightness , detail , contrast , and color .
They are also powered by Dolby Atmos that offers breathtaking moving audio with richness , depth , and precision .
C815 and C715 will be available first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in other regions .
C815 has 75 '' , 65 '' , 55 '' and C715 has 65 '' , 55 '' and 50 '' size options .
For more information please visit : www.tcl.com/ces2020 * Product specifications and availabilities may differ from regions .
* Google and Android TV are trademarks of Google LLC .
* Dolby , Dolby Atmos , and Dolby Vision are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories , Inc. TCL Electronics ( 1070.HK ) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and leading player in the global TV industry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ now operates in over 160 markets globally .
TCL specializes in the research , development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs , audio and smart home products .

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics (1070.HK), one of the leading players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company, today at CES2020 announced its 2020 lineup of QLED television sets for its premier X Series and Cityline Series.
TCL QLED TV 8K X915
The X915 is the latest QLED model in TCL's flagship X series, available in 75- and 65-inch models. X915 is a TCL QLED TV featuring 8k, Quantum Dot Display Technology and Dolby Vision® HDR imaging technology. X915 employs Local Dimming Technology, enabling precise backlight control to deliver enhanced contrast, ultra-vivid imagery.
Key features:
8K Resolution
8k Upscaling
Quantum Dot Display Technology
Local Dimming Technology
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
IMAX Enhanced®
Onkyo Audio System
Far-field Voice Control
Latest Android OS
The X915 will be available first in Australia and Europe in Q2 2020 and later in other regions.
TCL QLED TV C815 & C715
The C815 and C715 employ world-leading Quantum Dot Display Technology to offer optimized image performance to global users.
Supported by Dolby Vision, C815 and C715 deliver remarkable 4K HDR imagery with incredible brightness, detail, contrast, and color. They are also powered by Dolby Atmos that offers breathtaking moving audio with richness, depth, and precision.
Key Features:
C815
Quantum Dot Display Technology
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
HDR 10+
Onkyo Audio System
Far-field Voice Control
Latest Android OS
C715
Quantum Dot Display Technology
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
HDR 10+
Far-field Voice Control
Latest Android OS
C815 and C715 will be available first in Europe in Q2 2020 and later in other regions. C815 has 75'', 65'', 55'' and C715 has 65'', 55'' and 50'' size options.
For more information please visit: www.tcl.com/ces2020
* Product specifications and availabilities may differ from regions.
* Google and Android TV are trademarks of Google LLC.
* Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
About TCL Electronics
TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981 in China, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio and smart home products.
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tass--2020-01-09--TI Fluid Systems Names Ron Hundzinski as Chief Financial Officer

AUBURN HILLS , Michigan , Jan. 6 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TI Fluid Systems , a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology , announces that Ron Hundzinski has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director of the Company .
`` We welcome Ron to the Board and our senior executive team , '' said Bill Kozyra , President and Chief Executive Officer .
`` He brings a great deal of finance expertise and in depth knowledge of the automotive industry . ''
Ron is joining the Company from Tenneco , Inc. where he was Executive Vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thirty-five years , he has held a variety of leadership positions in finance at Emerson Electric , GKN , Meridian Automotive and BorgWarner .
He served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of BorgWarner from 2012 through 2018 .
Ron is also a Non-Executive Director of Gentherm , a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange .
Ron succeeds Tim Knutson , who has elected to step down from the position to pursue other interests outside of the Company .
TI Fluid Systems is a leading global manufacturer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primarily for the light duty automotive market .
With nearly 100 years of automotive fluid systems experience , TI Fluid Systems has manufacturing facilities in 111 locations across 28 countries serving all major global OEMs .

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TI Fluid Systems, a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, announces that Ron Hundzinski has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director of the Company.
"We welcome Ron to the Board and our senior executive team," said Bill Kozyra, President and Chief Executive Officer. "He brings a great deal of finance expertise and in depth knowledge of the automotive industry."
Ron is joining the Company from Tenneco, Inc. where he was Executive Vice President ‑ Finance. During the prior thirty-five years, he has held a variety of leadership positions in finance at Emerson Electric, GKN, Meridian Automotive and BorgWarner. He served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of BorgWarner from 2012 through 2018. Ron is also a Non-Executive Director of Gentherm, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Ron succeeds Tim Knutson, who has elected to step down from the position to pursue other interests outside of the Company.
About TI Fluid Systems
TI Fluid Systems is a leading global manufacturer of fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems primarily for the light duty automotive market. With nearly 100 years of automotive fluid systems experience, TI Fluid Systems has manufacturing facilities in 111 locations across 28 countries serving all major global OEMs.
For more information, visit www.tifluidsystems.com.
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tass--2020-01-09--Upping the Game for Switzerland's Largest Stadium with Huawei Wi-Fi 6

SHENZHEN , China , Jan. 3 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently , to tackle the issues facing St. Jakob Park , the largest Swiss sports stadium , Huawei offered a solution with an advanced cloud management architecture , powered by the industry 's most advanced Wi-Fi 6 technologies .
Located in Basel , Switzerland , St. Jakob Park is the country 's largest sports stadium , with a maximum capacity approaching 40,000 and 680 parking spaces over two levels .
A key host venue of the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship 2008 and the stage for the 2016 UEFA Europa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 32 shops over three different floors , as well as two restaurants : Restaurant UNO and the Hattrick Sports-Bar .
The high density and high capacity environment of a stadium makes network construction especially challenging .
As a major venue in the city , St. Jakob Park attracts visitors from far and wide , with upwards of 60,000 people in the stands , shops , restaurants , and parking areas at any one time .
On top of that , the online habits of visitors have also changed over the years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply browsing websites and social media , today people want to also be able to watch and share videos and images .
In this newly demanding environment , St. Jakob Park 's legacy network struggled to offer acceptable coverage to more than 30 % of visitors , with no guaranteed network bandwidth for high-priority services possible , and no capacity to ensure the quality of High Definition ( HD ) audio and video playback .
A large stadium network with such wide coverage requires expert configuration and delivery .
The high number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making Operations and Maintenance ( O & M ) potentially difficult , placing enormous strain on the stadium 's technical team , in turn impacting operating cost .
Network security is also critical for public venues , with public Wi-Fi networks particularly vulnerable to attacks .
There has to be a balance between security and convenience , to allow different types of users access to key services after verifying their identity .
In this scenario , St. Jakob Park had a vision : to transform itself into an eco-friendly , wireless stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an advanced future-proofed Wi-Fi network was required to achieve full wireless coverage , high user concurrency , and secure connections , all with easy O & M .
To tackle the issues facing St. Jakob Park , Huawei offered a solution with an advanced cloud management architecture , powered by the industry 's most advanced Wi-Fi 6 technologies .
By wirelessly connecting to Huawei 's cloud management platform , network devices are now able to gain access to a range of tools , including Access Point ( AP ) management , application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and optimization , device monitoring , network service configuration , and Value-Added Services ( VASs ) .
As a result , the stadium 's technical team can handle complex network planning and O & M with ease .
Indeed , the entire process is automated and intelligent , enhancing operations efficiency while lowering operating costs .
To meet the high-density requirements of the project , Huawei AP7060DN APs were introduced in shops , restaurants , and parking lots , to provide indoor coverage .
Outside , AP8050DN and AP8150DN APs were deployed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huawei 's next-generation Wi-Fi 6 ( 802.11ax ) AP .
With a data rate of up to 5.95 Gbit/s , it is fully capable of meeting the quality requirements for high-bandwidth services , such as HD video streams , allowing users to enjoy high-quality wireless services .
Additionally , the AP7060DN performs well in terms of coverage , access density , and operating stability , delivering an optimal internet experience to end-users .
AP8050DN and AP8150DN are both 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor dual-band wireless APs .
Featuring excellent outdoor coverage performance and powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access capacity and a data rate of up to 1.267 Gbit/s , enabling gigabit access for users outdoors .
Both APs excel in high-density outdoor scenarios , such as stadiums .
They provide comprehensive service support capabilities and feature high reliability , high security , simple network deployment , automatic WLAN AC discovery and configuration , and real-time management and maintenance .
To ensure security for St. Jakob Park , the Huawei USG6680 firewall integrates a broad range of functions such as a firewall , Virtual Private Network ( VPN ) , intrusion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bandwidth management , anti-DDoS , URL filtering , and anti-spam .
Moreover , it offers a global configuration view and integrated policy management , and can identify over 6300 applications and support application-specific access control .
For example , USG6680 can distinguish between text and voice messages on Facebook .
It also combines application identification with intrusion detection , antivirus , and data filtering services , improving detection performance and accuracy .
By obtaining the latest threat information at the earliest possible time , the firewall is able to accurately detect and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security of the network .
A Smart Wi-Fi Network Delivering a Better Experience for All Huawei Wi-Fi 6 is designed for today 's complex and fast-changing environment with a range of powerful features .
Large bandwidth , high concurrency , and low latency -- coupled with a radio calibration function that reduces the interference rate by 60 % -- guarantee a seamless and efficient wireless network .
Huawei Wi-Fi 6 also supports a large number of users : up to 400 users can be connected to a single AP at the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Maintenance ( O & M ) is significantly simplified .
Using Huawei 's cloud-based Wireless Local Area Network ( WLAN ) planning tool , the St. Jakob Park 's technical team can shorten project delivery time to just one day instead of three , and the time needed for fault diagnosis is reduced from four hours to just 30 minutes .
As a result , network management efficiency is dramatically improved , allowing the flexible deployment of APs in a shorter period of time -- a much needed capability for major event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's lossless roaming and fast switchover ensure visitors receive the best network experience possible .
If an AP is faulty , connection is automatically established with another AP in a process so seamless that users are unaware .
Additionally , fault diagnosis is so quick -- requiring 30 minutes or less -- that the network can be repaired without end-users noticing at all .
In terms of security , Huawei 's USG6680 provides a built-in signature database with more than 6000 applications , as well as Layer 7 firewall support , to proactively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These features deliver invisible protection for the network and ensure high-speed and preferential forwarding of mission-critical services .
In addition , WPA3 has become the security standard in Wi-Fi 6 , which enhances user privacy protection in an open network environment through personalized data encryption .
This means that communication between a client and a Wi-Fi AP is encrypted , preventing eavesdropping from third parties .
Delivering both speed and security , Huawei has enriched the in-stadium experience for fans at St. Jakob Park , enabling them to share their favorite moments around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information , please visit https : //e.huawei.com/en/case-studies/leading-new-ict/2019/st-jakob-park-wi-fi6

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, to tackle the issues facing St. Jakob Park, the largest Swiss sports stadium, Huawei offered a solution with an advanced cloud management architecture, powered by the industry's most advanced Wi-Fi 6 technologies.
Located in Basel, Switzerland, St. Jakob Park is the country's largest sports stadium, with a maximum capacity approaching 40,000 and 680 parking spaces over two levels. A key host venue of the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship 2008 and the stage for the 2016 UEFA Europa League Final, the stadium is home to 32 shops over three different floors, as well as two restaurants: Restaurant UNO and the Hattrick Sports-Bar.
Numerous Challenges for Network Construction
The high density and high capacity environment of a stadium makes network construction especially challenging. As a major venue in the city, St. Jakob Park attracts visitors from far and wide, with upwards of 60,000 people in the stands, shops, restaurants, and parking areas at any one time. On top of that, the online habits of visitors have also changed over the years. While most people used to be content simply browsing websites and social media, today people want to also be able to watch and share videos and images. In this newly demanding environment, St. Jakob Park's legacy network struggled to offer acceptable coverage to more than 30% of visitors, with no guaranteed network bandwidth for high-priority services possible, and no capacity to ensure the quality of High Definition (HD) audio and video playback.
A large stadium network with such wide coverage requires expert configuration and delivery. The high number of potential end users adds layers of complexity, making Operations and Maintenance (O&M) potentially difficult, placing enormous strain on the stadium's technical team, in turn impacting operating cost.
Network security is also critical for public venues, with public Wi-Fi networks particularly vulnerable to attacks. There has to be a balance between security and convenience, to allow different types of users access to key services after verifying their identity.
In this scenario, St. Jakob Park had a vision: to transform itself into an eco-friendly, wireless stadium. To turn this vision into reality, an advanced future-proofed Wi-Fi network was required to achieve full wireless coverage, high user concurrency, and secure connections, all with easy O&M.
Full Wireless Coverage for a World Class Stadium
To tackle the issues facing St. Jakob Park, Huawei offered a solution with an advanced cloud management architecture, powered by the industry's most advanced Wi-Fi 6 technologies. By wirelessly connecting to Huawei's cloud management platform, network devices are now able to gain access to a range of tools, including Access Point (AP) management, application management, license management, network planning and optimization, device monitoring, network service configuration, and Value-Added Services (VASs). As a result, the stadium's technical team can handle complex network planning and O&M with ease. Indeed, the entire process is automated and intelligent, enhancing operations efficiency while lowering operating costs.
To meet the high-density requirements of the project, Huawei AP7060DN APs were introduced in shops, restaurants, and parking lots, to provide indoor coverage. Outside, AP8050DN and AP8150DN APs were deployed to provide additional coverage.
The AP7060DN is Huawei's next-generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AP. With a data rate of up to 5.95 Gbit/s, it is fully capable of meeting the quality requirements for high-bandwidth services, such as HD video streams, allowing users to enjoy high-quality wireless services. Additionally, the AP7060DN performs well in terms of coverage, access density, and operating stability, delivering an optimal internet experience to end-users.
AP8050DN and AP8150DN are both 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor dual-band wireless APs. Featuring excellent outdoor coverage performance and powerful hardware protection functionality, they offer high access capacity and a data rate of up to 1.267 Gbit/s, enabling gigabit access for users outdoors. Both APs excel in high-density outdoor scenarios, such as stadiums. They provide comprehensive service support capabilities and feature high reliability, high security, simple network deployment, automatic WLAN AC discovery and configuration, and real-time management and maintenance.
To ensure security for St. Jakob Park, the Huawei USG6680 firewall integrates a broad range of functions such as a firewall, Virtual Private Network (VPN), intrusion prevention, antivirus, data leak prevention, bandwidth management, anti-DDoS, URL filtering, and anti-spam. Moreover, it offers a global configuration view and integrated policy management, and can identify over 6300 applications and support application-specific access control. For example, USG6680 can distinguish between text and voice messages on Facebook. It also combines application identification with intrusion detection, antivirus, and data filtering services, improving detection performance and accuracy. By obtaining the latest threat information at the earliest possible time, the firewall is able to accurately detect and defend against vulnerabilities, thereby ensuring the security of the network.
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tass--2020-01-09--SDRPY launches project to transform Aden Airport into permanent international hub

ADEN , Yemen , Jan. 2 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen ( SDRPY ) launched Phase I of a project to rehabilitate and upgrade Aden International Airport today .
The groundbreaking was overseen by Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed , and was led by SDRPY Projects and Studies Director Eng .
Hassan Alattas , with the commander of the Arab Coalition forces in Aden , Brig .
Gen. Mujahid Bandar Al-Otaibi and other government officials in attendance .
Aden Airport will undergo full modernization and expansion under the project .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a non-stop , world-class hub for international and domestic flights .
`` Laying down the first building blocks of development and strategic projects for Aden International Airport will contribute significantly to raising the standards of the airport and the quality of services available to the travelers and airlines , '' said Captain Saleh Salim bin Nahid , President of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology .
`` Our brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have always made tangible marks in all aspects of life in our country , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Operation Decisive Storm alongside our brothers and friends , '' he added .
`` Today we are launching a phase of development and reconstruction in various fields . ''
Capt .
bin Nahid also commented that `` the brothers in SDRPY have previously provided various aspects of support to other airports – in Al-Ghaydah , Seiyun , Socotra and Marib – and we now find an opportunity to reiterate our thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz , SDRPY Supervisor Mohammad bin Saeed Al Jabir and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generous support , which will have a tangible impact on the aviation sector . ''
Bin Nahid concluded his speech by appealing to international airlines wishing to operate to and from Aden Airport , stressing that the airport would make every effort to facilitate their operations .
`` The objective of this project is to bring Aden Airport up to International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO ) standards as quickly as possible , connect Aden directly to the countries in the region , and increase the airport 's capacity to handle much greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Eng .
Alattas .
`` This will represent a new era in the airport 's history because this facility has never functioned consistently to international standards before , '' he added .
`` Our goal is to maximize the benefits of the new air transport hub for the Yemeni people , the brothers and sisters of Saudi Arabia . ''
The project will proceed in three phases .
Phase I focuses on providing electricity , safety measures , and transportation .
The external main gates and roads of the complex will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buses provided .
Phase II will consist of constructing and connecting vital service systems , such as telecommunications , navigation and air traffic control .
Rehabilitation of the runway and taxi areas , gates , and tunnels connecting gates to aircraft will also be undertaken .
Phase III will focus on alignment of airport facilities and operations with ICAO standards in all areas , including safety , electricity supply , interior and exterior infrastructure , air traffic control and navigation .
Alattas expressed his hope that this project would contribute significantly to supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Yemen , serving as an important tributary of the economy and advancing the wheel of development .
He stressed that this would only be achieved through the unity of everyone in the cause of achieving the hopes and aspirations of the Yemeni people .
`` We are pleased to meet at this airport in Aden , this exceptional edifice which is more than a mere economic object , '' said Aden Airport Director Abdul-Raqeeb Al-Omari .
`` In the administration of the airport , we are witnessing the sincere and momentous support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Aden , to its natural and pioneering place .
With the solidarity of all , we will restore our smiling homeland to the natural position it has always known . ''
The site of the airport first served as the location of Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Khormaksar , a British military air base , from 1917 to 1967 .
In the 1970s and 1980s it witnessed periodic battles during periods of instability , but by 1996 had grown to become Yemen 's second largest airport after Sana ' a International @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 1980s – was handling over a million passengers a year .
Aden Airport is both the oldest air transportation hub in Yemen and also currently the most important , with the potential to generate substantial income and jobs both for the densely populated Aden Governorate and for Yemen as a whole , as trade and tax revenues naturally increase .
In 2004 , the province of Aden had a population of almost 590,000 , amounting to 3 % of the Yemeni populace at the time .
By 2011 , the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 700,000 , and by 2014 , the governorate – with eight districts – had become home to nearly two million people .
The outbreak of the conflict in early 2015 forced Aden Airport to close , and since July 2015 , when Saudi planes delivering aid and equipment became the first aircraft to land at the airport in four months , the facility has seen only sporadic and very limited service .
Aden International Airport is 6 km from the centre of Aden and currently operates 6 flights per week at very high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ none domestic .
Under the project , airport capacity and the planned volume of air traffic will increase during 2020 .
The groundbreaking today thus marks a historic occasion for Aden and for Yemen as a whole , as it both heralds the reopening of the country to the outside world and the added national and regional economic value generated by the project itself .
The potential for regional economic development is substantial : the airport 's environs will enjoy improved roads and facilities , and the value of land in the vicinity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upgraded airport .
Today 's groundbreaking at Aden Airport follows a preliminary needs assessment by SDRPY in late November to inspect airport buildings ; runway surface , lighting and equipment ; current navigation devices and systems ; and departure and arrival halls .
Launch of Phase I of the project today is one item on the agenda of a SDRPY delegation visiting Aden Governorate to study conditions in a wide range of vital sectors such as education , electricity , health , transportation and water .
Program staff are also monitoring ongoing projects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital and construction of its new cardiology center , funded by the Saudi Fund for Development and carried out under SDRPY supervision .
The SDRPY delegation has also met with public education officials in Aden to discuss how best to address the challenges facing the sector .
Establishment of teacher training programs and of several new schools , as well as rehabilitation and restoration of existing learning centers , have been proposed .
The delegation has also met with officials from the Cleaning and Improvement Fund to assess urgent requirements for handling garbage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community members regarding the state of school buildings , parks and public roads .

ADEN, Yemen, Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) launched Phase I of a project to rehabilitate and upgrade Aden International Airport today. The groundbreaking was overseen by Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed, and was led by SDRPY Projects and Studies Director Eng. Hassan Alattas, with the commander of the Arab Coalition forces in Aden, Brig. Gen. Mujahid Bandar Al-Otaibi and other government officials in attendance. Aden Airport will undergo full modernization and expansion under the project. For the first time, the airport will become a non-stop, world-class hub for international and domestic flights.
"Laying down the first building blocks of development and strategic projects for Aden International Airport will contribute significantly to raising the standards of the airport and the quality of services available to the travelers and airlines," said Captain Saleh Salim bin Nahid, President of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology.
"Our brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have always made tangible marks in all aspects of life in our country, and our people will never forget their stand in Operation Decisive Storm alongside our brothers and friends," he added. "Today we are launching a phase of development and reconstruction in various fields."
Capt. bin Nahid also commented that "the brothers in SDRPY have previously provided various aspects of support to other airports – in Al-Ghaydah, Seiyun, Socotra and Marib – and we now find an opportunity to reiterate our thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, SDRPY Supervisor Mohammad bin Saeed Al Jabir and all employees of the program for this generous support, which will have a tangible impact on the aviation sector."
Bin Nahid concluded his speech by appealing to international airlines wishing to operate to and from Aden Airport, stressing that the airport would make every effort to facilitate their operations.
"The objective of this project is to bring Aden Airport up to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards as quickly as possible, connect Aden directly to the countries in the region, and increase the airport's capacity to handle much greater numbers of flights and passengers," said Eng. Alattas.
"This will represent a new era in the airport's history because this facility has never functioned consistently to international standards before," he added. "Our goal is to maximize the benefits of the new air transport hub for the Yemeni people, the brothers and sisters of Saudi Arabia."
The project will proceed in three phases. Phase I focuses on providing electricity, safety measures, and transportation. The external main gates and roads of the complex will be studied and redesigned, and passenger transport buses provided.
Phase II will consist of constructing and connecting vital service systems, such as telecommunications, navigation and air traffic control. Rehabilitation of the runway and taxi areas, gates, and tunnels connecting gates to aircraft will also be undertaken.
Phase III will focus on alignment of airport facilities and operations with ICAO standards in all areas, including safety, electricity supply, interior and exterior infrastructure, air traffic control and navigation.
Alattas expressed his hope that this project would contribute significantly to supporting the transportation sector in the sisterly Republic of Yemen, serving as an important tributary of the economy and advancing the wheel of development. He stressed that this would only be achieved through the unity of everyone in the cause of achieving the hopes and aspirations of the Yemeni people.
"We are pleased to meet at this airport in Aden, this exceptional edifice which is more than a mere economic object," said Aden Airport Director Abdul-Raqeeb Al-Omari. "In the administration of the airport, we are witnessing the sincere and momentous support of our brothers in returning the capital, Aden, to its natural and pioneering place. With the solidarity of all, we will restore our smiling homeland to the natural position it has always known."
The site of the airport first served as the location of Royal Air Force (RAF) Khormaksar, a British military air base, from 1917 to 1967. In the 1970s and 1980s it witnessed periodic battles during periods of instability, but by 1996 had grown to become Yemen's second largest airport after Sana'a International, and its main terminal – built in the 1980s – was handling over a million passengers a year. Aden Airport is both the oldest air transportation hub in Yemen and also currently the most important, with the potential to generate substantial income and jobs both for the densely populated Aden Governorate and for Yemen as a whole, as trade and tax revenues naturally increase.
In 2004, the province of Aden had a population of almost 590,000, amounting to 3% of the Yemeni populace at the time. By 2011, the city of Aden alone had grown to over 700,000, and by 2014, the governorate – with eight districts – had become home to nearly two million people.
The outbreak of the conflict in early 2015 forced Aden Airport to close, and since July 2015, when Saudi planes delivering aid and equipment became the first aircraft to land at the airport in four months, the facility has seen only sporadic and very limited service. Aden International Airport is 6 km from the centre of Aden and currently operates 6 flights per week at very high cost, with all flights regional and none domestic. Under the project, airport capacity and the planned volume of air traffic will increase during 2020.
The groundbreaking today thus marks a historic occasion for Aden and for Yemen as a whole, as it both heralds the reopening of the country to the outside world and the added national and regional economic value generated by the project itself. The potential for regional economic development is substantial: the airport's environs will enjoy improved roads and facilities, and the value of land in the vicinity will increase as a result of the upgraded airport.
Today's groundbreaking at Aden Airport follows a preliminary needs assessment by SDRPY in late November to inspect airport buildings; runway surface, lighting and equipment; current navigation devices and systems; and departure and arrival halls.
Launch of Phase I of the project today is one item on the agenda of a SDRPY delegation visiting Aden Governorate to study conditions in a wide range of vital sectors such as education, electricity, health, transportation and water. Program staff are also monitoring ongoing projects, such as the rehabilitation Aden General Hospital and construction of its new cardiology center, funded by the Saudi Fund for Development and carried out under SDRPY supervision.
The SDRPY delegation has also met with public education officials in Aden to discuss how best to address the challenges facing the sector. Establishment of teacher training programs and of several new schools, as well as rehabilitation and restoration of existing learning centers, have been proposed. The delegation has also met with officials from the Cleaning and Improvement Fund to assess urgent requirements for handling garbage and enhancing the spirit of cooperation among community members regarding the state of school buildings, parks and public roads.
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tass--2020-01-09--US should return to JCPOA for discussion on its aspects — Iranian envoy to UN

THE UNITED NATIONS , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
Tehran is ready to hold talks with the United States on @ @ @ @ @ Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) on the Iranian nuclear program only if Washington @ @ @ @ @ Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi told TASS .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ to come back to JCPOA and come back to the negotiations , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ back and implement JCPOA in its totality , I believe we can have discussions within @ @ @ @ @ UNSC members plus Germany ] . ''

THE UNITED NATIONS, January 9. /TASS/. Tehran is ready to hold talks with the United States on the aspects of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program only if Washington returns to the deal, Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi told TASS.
"It is better for the US to come back to JCPOA and come back to the negotiations," he said. "If they come back and implement JCPOA in its totality, I believe we can have discussions within 5+1 status [five permanent UNSC members plus Germany]."


tass--2020-01-09--Two rockets fired into Baghdad’s Green Zone, one lands near US embassy — TV

CAIRO , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
Two rockets were fired into Baghdad ’ s Green Zone housing foreign embassies and Iraqi government buildings late on Wednesday , Al-Baghdadia TV has reported citing Iraqi security agencies .
One of the rockets landed near the US embassy , while the other hit a government building under construction , the report said .
The attack caused some damage but no casualties have been reported .
Several US helicopters have been scrambled for a patrol mission over the area .
The US launched a strike on Baghdad ’ s airport on January 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards ’ elite Quds Force .
Iran retaliated on January 8 by launching missile strikes on two military facilities in Iraq used by the United States .
According to the Pentagon ’ s spokesperson , Al-Asad Air Base and the airport of Erbil were targeted .
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday saying that the US was ready to embrace peace with Iran and was hoping that Tehran would live in harmony with all states around the world .
At the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punishing sanctions '' would be imposed on Iran .

CAIRO, January 9. /TASS/. Two rockets were fired into Baghdad’s Green Zone housing foreign embassies and Iraqi government buildings late on Wednesday, Al-Baghdadia TV has reported citing Iraqi security agencies.
One of the rockets landed near the US embassy, while the other hit a government building under construction, the report said. The attack caused some damage but no casualties have been reported.
Several US helicopters have been scrambled for a patrol mission over the area.
The US launched a strike on Baghdad’s airport on January 3 killing General Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force. Iran retaliated on January 8 by launching missile strikes on two military facilities in Iraq used by the United States. According to the Pentagon’s spokesperson, Al-Asad Air Base and the airport of Erbil were targeted.
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday saying that the US was ready to embrace peace with Iran and was hoping that Tehran would live in harmony with all states around the world. At the same time, Trump announced that new "punishing sanctions" would be imposed on Iran.


tass--2020-01-09--Trump’s speech aimed at easing tensions around Iran, expert says

MOSCOW , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
US President Donald Trump ’ s speech was aimed at reducing tensions in the region and avoiding direct military confrontation with Iran , Senior Researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences ’ Institute of Oriental Studies Boris Dolgov told TASS .
The US leader addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday declaring readiness to `` embrace peace '' with Iran and also saying that US citizens were not hurt in Iran ’ s missile strike on military bases in Iraq .
Meanwhile , Trump vowed to slap new sanctions against Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although Trump ’ s address is full of threats and bellicose statements , in general it can be interpreted as an attempt to stop the current situation of a military conflict between Iran and the United States , '' Dolgov said .
`` This is the most effective solution for Washington in this situation because there have been calls in the US , in Congress , for decreasing tensions with Iran and anti-war demonstrations were held in many US cities .
If we imagine that these tensions continue increasing then there should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' According to the expert , in case situation grew into a military conflict Washington ’ s regional allies would be involved in it , namely Israel and Saudi Arabia and this would significantly increase the number of casualties .
However , European allies did not back Washington ’ s aggressive steps in the Middle East and this served as a containing factor for the US leadership , Dolgov noted .
`` Probably , Trump expected that the killing of [ Quds Force leader Qasem ] Soleimani would become a signal for large-scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen , '' the expert said .
`` This is also a reason that although the US leader made this threatening statement , this is still not the declaration of war . ''
Trump ’ s refusal to escalate the conflict will be viewed by the Iranian leadership as the US leader ’ s weakness and Tehran will use it to declare its victory in this crisis , the expert noted .
Meanwhile , Tehran has a sober stance on this situation and understands that it ’ s impossible to win a military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In case of war Iran would definitely lose a lot and its existence as a state would be called in question , '' the expert said .
`` Although local exchanges of strikes and radical actions by groups supporting Iran are possible no major conflict should be expected . ''
US allies in NATO will hardly respond to the US president ’ s call to play an active role in the Middle East affairs because they are interested in cooperation with Iran , Dolgov said .
`` Some US allies could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European powers - Germany and France - could answer to it , they don ’ t need confrontation with Iran .
Moreover , they seek cooperation with Tehran and this is beneficial for their companies , '' Dolgov explained .
According to the expert , Trump ’ s statement that the US does not need the Middle East oil is nothing else than propaganda and a response to a suggestion that Washington starts conflicts in the region for the sake of economic expansion and gaining access to oil resources .
Tensions around Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike on Baghdad ’ s airport on January 3 killing General Qasem Soleimani , the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards ’ elite Quds Force .
On January 8 , Iran retaliated by launching missile strikes on two military facilities in Iraq used by the United States .
According to the Pentagon ’ s spokesperson , Al-Asad Air Base and the airport of Erbil were targeted .
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday saying that the US was ready to embrace peace with Iran and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with all states around the world .
At the same time , Trump announced that new `` punishing sanctions '' would be imposed on Iran .

MOSCOW, January 9. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump’s speech was aimed at reducing tensions in the region and avoiding direct military confrontation with Iran, Senior Researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Oriental Studies Boris Dolgov told TASS.
The US leader addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday declaring readiness to "embrace peace" with Iran and also saying that US citizens were not hurt in Iran’s missile strike on military bases in Iraq. Meanwhile, Trump vowed to slap new sanctions against Iran in response to the attack.
"Although Trump’s address is full of threats and bellicose statements, in general it can be interpreted as an attempt to stop the current situation of a military conflict between Iran and the United States," Dolgov said. "This is the most effective solution for Washington in this situation because there have been calls in the US, in Congress, for decreasing tensions with Iran and anti-war demonstrations were held in many US cities. If we imagine that these tensions continue increasing then there should be a US military strike on Iran."
According to the expert, in case situation grew into a military conflict Washington’s regional allies would be involved in it, namely Israel and Saudi Arabia and this would significantly increase the number of casualties. However, European allies did not back Washington’s aggressive steps in the Middle East and this served as a containing factor for the US leadership, Dolgov noted.
"Probably, Trump expected that the killing of [Quds Force leader Qasem] Soleimani would become a signal for large-scale protests in Iran but this did not happen," the expert said. "This is also a reason that although the US leader made this threatening statement, this is still not the declaration of war."
Tehran’s victory
Trump’s refusal to escalate the conflict will be viewed by the Iranian leadership as the US leader’s weakness and Tehran will use it to declare its victory in this crisis, the expert noted. Meanwhile, Tehran has a sober stance on this situation and understands that it’s impossible to win a military conflict against the US and its allies.
"In case of war Iran would definitely lose a lot and its existence as a state would be called in question," the expert said. "Although local exchanges of strikes and radical actions by groups supporting Iran are possible no major conflict should be expected."
NATO’s role in the region
US allies in NATO will hardly respond to the US president’s call to play an active role in the Middle East affairs because they are interested in cooperation with Iran, Dolgov said. "Some US allies could respond to this call. Although key European powers - Germany and France - could answer to it, they don’t need confrontation with Iran. Moreover, they seek cooperation with Tehran and this is beneficial for their companies," Dolgov explained.
According to the expert, Trump’s statement that the US does not need the Middle East oil is nothing else than propaganda and a response to a suggestion that Washington starts conflicts in the region for the sake of economic expansion and gaining access to oil resources.
Tensions around Iran flared up after the US launched a strike on Baghdad’s airport on January 3 killing General Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force. On January 8, Iran retaliated by launching missile strikes on two military facilities in Iraq used by the United States. According to the Pentagon’s spokesperson, Al-Asad Air Base and the airport of Erbil were targeted.
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday saying that the US was ready to embrace peace with Iran and was hoping that Tehran would live in harmony with all states around the world. At the same time, Trump announced that new "punishing sanctions" would be imposed on Iran.


tass--2020-01-09--Iran avenges Soleimani’s killing, but plans no new military action — envoy to UN

THE UNITED NATIONS , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
Iran has completed its revenge for the killing of General Qassem Soleimani and won ’ t take any new military steps if there is no US aggression , Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said .
`` Our action was proportionate to the assassination of Qassem Soleimani .
Our action was completed .
So if the Americans do not act militarily against Iran , as far as Iran is concerned we are not going to act in return , '' Majid Takht-Ravanchi said answering a TASS question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump ’ s statement .
The diplomat noted that Tehran acted in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter fulfilling its right to self-defense .
`` But if they decide to act militarily Iran will have no other option than to respond . ''
Tensions around Iran flared up after the US launched a strike on Baghdad ’ s airport on January 3 killing General Qasem Soleimani , the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards ’ elite Quds Force .
On January 8 , Iran retaliated by launching missile strikes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the United States .
According to the Pentagon ’ s spokesperson , Al-Asad Air Base and the airport of Erbil were targeted .
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday saying that the US was ready to embrace peace with Iran and was hoping that Tehran would live in harmony with all states around the world .
At the same time , Trump announced that new `` punishing sanctions '' would be imposed on Iran .

THE UNITED NATIONS, January 9. /TASS/. Iran has completed its revenge for the killing of General Qassem Soleimani and won’t take any new military steps if there is no US aggression, Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said.
"Our action was proportionate to the assassination of Qassem Soleimani. Our action was completed. So if the Americans do not act militarily against Iran, as far as Iran is concerned we are not going to act in return," Majid Takht-Ravanchi said answering a TASS question on Tehran’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s statement.
The diplomat noted that Tehran acted in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter fulfilling its right to self-defense. "But if they decide to act militarily Iran will have no other option than to respond."
Tensions around Iran flared up after the US launched a strike on Baghdad’s airport on January 3 killing General Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force. On January 8, Iran retaliated by launching missile strikes on two military facilities in Iraq used by the United States. According to the Pentagon’s spokesperson, Al-Asad Air Base and the airport of Erbil were targeted.
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation at the White House on Wednesday saying that the US was ready to embrace peace with Iran and was hoping that Tehran would live in harmony with all states around the world. At the same time, Trump announced that new "punishing sanctions" would be imposed on Iran.


tass--2020-01-08--Sanya's airport serves record number of passengers in 2019

SANYA , January 8 .
/TASS/ .
Sanya 's Phoenix International Airport in 2019 served a record 20.16 million passengers .
According to the Hainan Daily newspaper , the figures have been surpassing the mark of 20 million people for second year in a row .
According to the news putlet , foreign tourist flow to the island increased as well : last year , 1.24 million people passed border control at Phoenix Airport , which is by 29.9 % more than in 2018 .
The number of international flights also increased by 14 % in annual terms — up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took a number of measures to manage an increasing number of passengers , as well as ways not to cause serious inconvenience to travelers .
According to the newspaper , average time for inspection and border control this year has decreased .
Moreover , the customs service introduced a reward system for its employees for efficient work .
In addition to that , customs and the airborne security service are introducing the latest smart technologies for contactless search : infrared thermometers , tomographs and x-rays .
For foreign tourists , the airport administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Russian , English , Korean , Japanese and French .
At present , Phoenix International Airport is Sanya 's main air harbor .
It was opened in 1994 and is located 15 km from the city .
In the future , the city authorities plan to build a second airport , which will be located 4 km from the coast on an artificial island .

SANYA, January 8. /TASS/. Sanya's Phoenix International Airport in 2019 served a record 20.16 million passengers. According to the Hainan Daily newspaper, the figures have been surpassing the mark of 20 million people for second year in a row.
According to the news putlet, foreign tourist flow to the island increased as well: last year, 1.24 million people passed border control at Phoenix Airport, which is by 29.9% more than in 2018. The number of international flights also increased by 14% in annual terms — up to 8,940.
The airport's customs took a number of measures to manage an increasing number of passengers, as well as ways not to cause serious inconvenience to travelers. According to the newspaper, average time for inspection and border control this year has decreased. Moreover, the customs service introduced a reward system for its employees for efficient work.
In addition to that, customs and the airborne security service are introducing the latest smart technologies for contactless search: infrared thermometers, tomographs and x-rays. For foreign tourists, the airport administration translated signs and announcements into several languages, including Russian, English, Korean, Japanese and French.
At present, Phoenix International Airport is Sanya's main air harbor. It was opened in 1994 and is located 15 km from the city.
In the future, the city authorities plan to build a second airport, which will be located 4 km from the coast on an artificial island.


tass--2020-01-08--80 people dead in Iran's missile attack on US bases in Iraq — Tasnim News Agency

TASS , January 8 .
80 people were killed in Iran ’ s missile attack on US bases in Iraq , Tasnim agency reported citing a source in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) .
Earlier , CNN said citing sources that the missiles launched by the Iranian side hit the part of the Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq were no American troops were stationed .
In addition , it was noted that as a result of a missile strike 104 infrastructure facilities at US military bases were destroyed .
Earlier on Wednesday , Iran delivered missile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in western Iraq , where US troops are deployed , a statement from Assistant to the US Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman stated .
The IRGC officially claimed the responsibility for the missile attacks stating that US forces , which are involved in acts of aggression against Iran , would be subjected to military attacks .
Iran ’ s news agency ISNA quoted a statement from the IRGC as saying that the operation in Iraq was code-named ‘ Martyr Soleimani.
’ The situation in the Middle East deteriorated sharply after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps ( the elite wing of the Iranian military ) General Qasem Soleimani had been killed in a US airstrike near Baghdad airport .
The missile strike came on order of US President Donald Trump .
According to the US Administration , the operation was defensive , as it was aimed at protecting US troops stationed in the Middle East .
According to Washington , the attacks planned by the Iranian general could have led to the deaths of hundreds of Americans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Supreme National Security Council vowed at an emergency session to exact `` severe revenge '' on those involved in the killing of Soleimani , blaming the US for the attack .
In a telephone call with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres , Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the attack as an act of terrorism by the US .

TASS, January 8. 80 people were killed in Iran’s missile attack on US bases in Iraq, Tasnim agency reported citing a source in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Earlier, CNN said citing sources that the missiles launched by the Iranian side hit the part of the Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq were no American troops were stationed.
In addition, it was noted that as a result of a missile strike 104 infrastructure facilities at US military bases were destroyed.
Earlier on Wednesday, Iran delivered missile strikes against at least two military facilities in western Iraq, where US troops are deployed, a statement from Assistant to the US Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman stated.
The IRGC officially claimed the responsibility for the missile attacks stating that US forces, which are involved in acts of aggression against Iran, would be subjected to military attacks. Iran’s news agency ISNA quoted a statement from the IRGC as saying that the operation in Iraq was code-named ‘Martyr Soleimani.’
The situation in the Middle East deteriorated sharply after the Pentagon announced on January 3 that Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (the elite wing of the Iranian military) General Qasem Soleimani had been killed in a US airstrike near Baghdad airport. The missile strike came on order of US President Donald Trump.
According to the US Administration, the operation was defensive, as it was aimed at protecting US troops stationed in the Middle East. According to Washington, the attacks planned by the Iranian general could have led to the deaths of hundreds of Americans and Iraqis.
After the attack, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council vowed at an emergency session to exact "severe revenge" on those involved in the killing of Soleimani, blaming the US for the attack. In a telephone call with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the attack as an act of terrorism by the US.


tass--2020-01-10--Abkhazian president urges opposition to start negotiations to maintain stability

`` Despite the stated goal — to avoid further destabilization — the appeal adopted by the parliament may aggravate the social and political situation and lead to irreversible consequences for the country , '' the statement said .
SUKHUM , January 9./TASS/ .
An appeal by the parliament of Abkhazia for the president step down may worsen the situation , the press service of President Raul Khajimba said on Thursday .
The press service said that the president was urging the opposition to start negotiations in order to maintain stability in the country .
`` Representatives from the opposition have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision of the Supreme Court on the results of the election and act strictly within the legal framework .
However , understanding the fact that their demands in court have no prospects , the opposition has decided to go ahead with radical methods , '' the press service noted .
Abkhazia ’ s opposition planned to hold a demonstration in Sukhum on Thursday in protest against last September ’ s presidential election .
Originally , the protesters were going to demonstrate in front of the court building , where Abkhazia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed by the opposition ’ s presidential candidate Alkhas Kvitsiani , from the Amtsakhara party , in protest against the ruling pronounced by a court of lower instance to declare the election valid .
In a separate development , another crowd of several hundred gathered in front of the presidential staff office .
The protest concerned the arrest of a suspect in the November 2019 killing of three persons .
The suspect is allegedly one of the Abkhazian president ’ s bodyguards .
The rally ’ s organizer , Akhra Avidzba , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Later in the day opposition demonstrators moved to the building of the presidential staff office .
The crowd put forward a demand for the resignation of President Raul Khajimba and forced their way into the building of the presidential staff .
After a session of Abkhazia ’ s Security Council , chaired by Khajimba , the president appealed to the citizens , urging them not to yield to provocations and to stay calm .
He did not rule out , however , that a state of emergency could be declared in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sukhum .
At the parliamentary session , Leonid Chamagua from the committee for education , science , language policy and media affairs , said a group of parliamentarians had delivered a request for the president to step down .
The president rejected this , saying it was necessary to take measures to defuse the situation .
After that , the Abkhazian parliament gathered for an emergency session .

"Despite the stated goal — to avoid further destabilization — the appeal adopted by the parliament may aggravate the social and political situation and lead to irreversible consequences for the country," the statement said.
SUKHUM, January 9./TASS/. An appeal by the parliament of Abkhazia for the president step down may worsen the situation, the press service of President Raul Khajimba said on Thursday.
The press service said that the president was urging the opposition to start negotiations in order to maintain stability in the country.
"Representatives from the opposition have repeatedly said that they will wait for the decision of the Supreme Court on the results of the election and act strictly within the legal framework. However, understanding the fact that their demands in court have no prospects, the opposition has decided to go ahead with radical methods," the press service noted.
Abkhazia’s opposition planned to hold a demonstration in Sukhum on Thursday in protest against last September’s presidential election. Originally, the protesters were going to demonstrate in front of the court building, where Abkhazia’s Supreme Court resumed hearings on a lawsuit filed by the opposition’s presidential candidate Alkhas Kvitsiani, from the Amtsakhara party, in protest against the ruling pronounced by a court of lower instance to declare the election valid.
In a separate development, another crowd of several hundred gathered in front of the presidential staff office. The protest concerned the arrest of a suspect in the November 2019 killing of three persons. The suspect is allegedly one of the Abkhazian president’s bodyguards. The rally’s organizer, Akhra Avidzba, is a relative of one of those killed. Later in the day opposition demonstrators moved to the building of the presidential staff office. The crowd put forward a demand for the resignation of President Raul Khajimba and forced their way into the building of the presidential staff.
After a session of Abkhazia’s Security Council, chaired by Khajimba, the president appealed to the citizens, urging them not to yield to provocations and to stay calm. He did not rule out, however, that a state of emergency could be declared in the country amid the developments in capital city Sukhum.
At the parliamentary session, Leonid Chamagua from the committee for education, science, language policy and media affairs, said a group of parliamentarians had delivered a request for the president to step down. The president rejected this, saying it was necessary to take measures to defuse the situation. After that, the Abkhazian parliament gathered for an emergency session.


tass--2020-01-10--Both flight recorders from plane crash in Tehran are damaged, says authority

TEHRAN , January 9./TASS/ .
Both black box flight recorders from the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 that crashed in Tehran on Wednesday , were damaged in the crash , the head of Iran ’ s Civil Aviation Organization Ali Abedzadeh said on Thursday referring to initial data of the probe .
`` Flight recorders are at the disposal of the team investigating the disaster , '' Tasnim news agency quoted Abedzadeh as saying .
`` Both black boxes were damaged as a result of the accident and a fire , '' he added .
He said memory units had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He also refuted reports that the flight recorders could be sent to a third country for analyzing them , saying that quoting him as allegedly saying that black boxes would be sent abroad was a reporter ’ s mistake .
A Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines carrying 176 passengers and crewmembers crashed in the Iranian capital of Tehran shortly after takeoff from the Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday .
All people on board were killed , the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said .
According to the agency , the passenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tehran to the Ukrainian capital of Kiev , crashed reportedly due to technical problems .
There were nationals of Iran , Canada , Ukraine , Sweden , Afghanistan , Germany and the UK on board .

TEHRAN, January 9./TASS/. Both black box flight recorders from the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 that crashed in Tehran on Wednesday, were damaged in the crash, the head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization Ali Abedzadeh said on Thursday referring to initial data of the probe.
"Flight recorders are at the disposal of the team investigating the disaster," Tasnim news agency quoted Abedzadeh as saying. "Both black boxes were damaged as a result of the accident and a fire," he added. He said memory units had withstood the crash, but were damaged.
He also refuted reports that the flight recorders could be sent to a third country for analyzing them, saying that quoting him as allegedly saying that black boxes would be sent abroad was a reporter’s mistake.
A Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines carrying 176 passengers and crewmembers crashed in the Iranian capital of Tehran shortly after takeoff from the Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday. All people on board were killed, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said.
According to the agency, the passenger jet, which was en route from Tehran to the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, crashed reportedly due to technical problems. There were nationals of Iran, Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan, Germany and the UK on board.


tass--2020-01-09--"Unconditional support" vital in investigating plane crash in Iran — Ukrainian envoy

UNITED NATIONS , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
The details of a Ukrainian passenger plane crash in Iran are yet to be determined , while experts probing the incident should receive `` unconditional support '' in their undertaking , Ukraine ’ s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sergey Kislitsa said during debates at the UN Security Council on Thursday .
`` On behalf of Canada , Germany , Sweden and Ukraine , I would like to make the following statement , '' Kislitsa said .
`` We thank all those who expressed their condolences in connection with the crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airlines near Tehran International Airport .
We are grateful for words of support to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic catastrophe .
176 innocent lives have been lost — citizens of Iran , Canada , Ukraine , Sweden , Afghanistan , Germany and the United Kingdom .
The circumstances of this catastrophe are still unclear .
It is now up to the experts to investigate it and to find answers to the questions on what caused the crash .
To do so , our experts must receive unconditional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
On Wednesday , Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 traveling from Tehran to Kiev crashed near the Iranian capital shortly after takeoff from the Imam Khomeini International Airport .
All people onboard , 167 passengers and 9 crewmembers , died in the crash .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadim Pristayko announced on his Twitter page that citizens of Iran , Canada , Ukraine , Sweden , Afghanistan , German and the UK were among those who died in the crash .

UNITED NATIONS, January 9. /TASS/. The details of a Ukrainian passenger plane crash in Iran are yet to be determined, while experts probing the incident should receive "unconditional support" in their undertaking, Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sergey Kislitsa said during debates at the UN Security Council on Thursday.
"On behalf of Canada, Germany, Sweden and Ukraine, I would like to make the following statement," Kislitsa said. "We thank all those who expressed their condolences in connection with the crash of a passenger aircraft of Ukraine International Airlines near Tehran International Airport. We are grateful for words of support to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic catastrophe. 176 innocent lives have been lost — citizens of Iran, Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan, Germany and the United Kingdom. The circumstances of this catastrophe are still unclear. It is now up to the experts to investigate it and to find answers to the questions on what caused the crash. To do so, our experts must receive unconditional support for their investigation of the incident."
On Wednesday, Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 traveling from Tehran to Kiev crashed near the Iranian capital shortly after takeoff from the Imam Khomeini International Airport. All people onboard, 167 passengers and 9 crewmembers, died in the crash.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadim Pristayko announced on his Twitter page that citizens of Iran, Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan, German and the UK were among those who died in the crash.


tass--2020-01-09--If Poland doubts Nuremberg trials results, it should say so — Russian diplomat

MOSCOW , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
The truth about the World War II results is formalized by the Nuremberg trials and if the Polish parliament ’ s lower chamber ( Sejm ) doubts their decisions then it should declare it openly , Russian Foreign Ministry 's official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on her Facebook account on Thursday .
`` It seems that , just like in the inquisition times , the Polish Sejm declared science heresy and accused those adhering to historical facts of witchcraft .
This is how ideology triumphs over truth , '' Zakharova said , commenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a resolution equally assigning the blame for the outbreak of the Second World War to the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany .
`` The truth was formalized by the Nuremberg trials .
If the Polish Sejm questions those decisions , then they should say it .
This approach is already categorized as revisiting the results of World War II , '' the diplomat stressed .
On Thursday , reports emerged that the Sejm had passed a resolution where lawmakers protested against `` manipulation of facts and twisting of history by Russian politicians with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Polish-Russian relations . ''
The lower house ’ s official website informs , `` the Sejm of Poland condemns provocative and false statements of Russian senior officials trying to put the blame for the outbreak of World War II on Poland . ''
The resolution does not entail any consequences and is declarative .

MOSCOW, January 9. /TASS/. The truth about the World War II results is formalized by the Nuremberg trials and if the Polish parliament’s lower chamber (Sejm) doubts their decisions then it should declare it openly, Russian Foreign Ministry's official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on her Facebook account on Thursday.
"It seems that, just like in the inquisition times, the Polish Sejm declared science heresy and accused those adhering to historical facts of witchcraft. This is how ideology triumphs over truth," Zakharova said, commenting on the reports that the Sejm adopted a resolution equally assigning the blame for the outbreak of the Second World War to the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.
"The truth was formalized by the Nuremberg trials. If the Polish Sejm questions those decisions, then they should say it. This approach is already categorized as revisiting the results of World War II," the diplomat stressed.
On Thursday, reports emerged that the Sejm had passed a resolution where lawmakers protested against "manipulation of facts and twisting of history by Russian politicians with an aim to discredit Poland and worsen the Polish-Russian relations." The lower house’s official website informs, "the Sejm of Poland condemns provocative and false statements of Russian senior officials trying to put the blame for the outbreak of World War II on Poland." The resolution does not entail any consequences and is declarative.


tass--2020-01-09--Ceasefire comes into effect in Idlib de-escalation zone

MOSCOW , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
A ceasefire came into effect in the Syrian Idlib de-escalation zone at 14:00 Moscow time on Thursday in line with agreements with the Turkish side , Major General Yuri Borenkov , chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria , told reporters on Thursday .
`` In accordance with the agreements with the Turkish side , the ceasefire was imposed in the Idlib de-escalation zone from 14:00 [ Moscow time ] on January 9 , 2010 , '' the general said .
According to Borenkov , ceasefire violations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past 24 hours , with 16 shelling episodes reported .
`` Militants from illegal armed units shelled the settlement of Baragiti in Aleppo province , the settlements of al-Areim , Kalaat-Marza , Ardash-Dag , Saraf in Latakia province , Al Tah , Jardanaz , Maqanis al-Duwairy , Tell-Kalba , Sukkoria , Barsa and Halban in Idlib province , as well as Huaiz and al-Haruka in Hama province , '' he went on to say .
The general urged the commanders of the illegal armed units to abandon armed provocations and join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the situation .
Borenkov said Russian army police continued patrolling along four routes in the provinces of al-Hasakah and Aleppo .
Army planes have carried out an air patrol along one route .
Officers from the reconciliation center have carried out in the past 24 hours a humanitarian action in the settlement of Mesmia , Daraa province , in which 250 food sets worth overall 1.213 tonnes were distributed among the locals .
Medics from the Russian Defense Ministry have provided health services to 236 Syrians in two settlements of Aleppo and al-Hasakah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fulfill the tasks assigned to them after the completion of the military campaign in Syria .
They regularly travel around the country 's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation .
The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on aiding the refugees who are returning back to their homes and evacuating civilians from the war-torn country ’ s de-escalation zones .

MOSCOW, January 9. /TASS/. A ceasefire came into effect in the Syrian Idlib de-escalation zone at 14:00 Moscow time on Thursday in line with agreements with the Turkish side, Major General Yuri Borenkov, chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, told reporters on Thursday.
"In accordance with the agreements with the Turkish side, the ceasefire was imposed in the Idlib de-escalation zone from 14:00 [Moscow time] on January 9, 2010," the general said.
According to Borenkov, ceasefire violations have continued in the Idlib de-escalation zone in the past 24 hours, with 16 shelling episodes reported.
"Militants from illegal armed units shelled the settlement of Baragiti in Aleppo province, the settlements of al-Areim, Kalaat-Marza, Ardash-Dag, Saraf in Latakia province, Al Tah, Jardanaz, Maqanis al-Duwairy, Tell-Kalba, Sukkoria, Barsa and Halban in Idlib province, as well as Huaiz and al-Haruka in Hama province," he went on to say. The general urged the commanders of the illegal armed units to abandon armed provocations and join the path of a peaceful settlement of the situation.
Borenkov said Russian army police continued patrolling along four routes in the provinces of al-Hasakah and Aleppo. Army planes have carried out an air patrol along one route.
Officers from the reconciliation center have carried out in the past 24 hours a humanitarian action in the settlement of Mesmia, Daraa province, in which 250 food sets worth overall 1.213 tonnes were distributed among the locals. Medics from the Russian Defense Ministry have provided health services to 236 Syrians in two settlements of Aleppo and al-Hasakah provinces.
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill the tasks assigned to them after the completion of the military campaign in Syria. They regularly travel around the country's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation. The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on aiding the refugees who are returning back to their homes and evacuating civilians from the war-torn country’s de-escalation zones.


tass--2020-01-09--Abkhazia’s parliament approves appeal for president to step down

SUKHUM , January 9./TASS/ .
At an extraordinary session on Thursday , the parliament of Abkhazia passed an appeal to President Raul Khajimba urging him to step down to stabilize the situation in the country , TASS reports from the site .
Nineteen out of 27 parliamentarians attending the session voted in favor of this decision .
The decision was passed `` because of a tense social and political situation in the republic and in order to avoid further destabilization in the society , which may trigger uncontrollable processes and irreparable consequences , as well as with an aim to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state , '' the resolution said .
`` The People ’ s Assembly rules to appeal to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia to tender his resignation , '' it said .
Now , the parliament is waiting for the president ’ s moves , parliamentarian Ilya Gunia told TASS .
`` Now , we are waiting for the president ’ s moves .
We have no impeachment procedure , that is why we are waiting for the president ’ s decision in order not to bring people against each other , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .

SUKHUM, January 9./TASS/. At an extraordinary session on Thursday, the parliament of Abkhazia passed an appeal to President Raul Khajimba urging him to step down to stabilize the situation in the country, TASS reports from the site.
Nineteen out of 27 parliamentarians attending the session voted in favor of this decision. The decision was passed "because of a tense social and political situation in the republic and in order to avoid further destabilization in the society, which may trigger uncontrollable processes and irreparable consequences, as well as with an aim to preserve national accord and stability in the state," the resolution said.
"The People’s Assembly rules to appeal to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia to tender his resignation," it said.
Now, the parliament is waiting for the president’s moves, parliamentarian Ilya Gunia told TASS. "Now, we are waiting for the president’s moves. We have no impeachment procedure, that is why we are waiting for the president’s decision in order not to bring people against each other, in order to avoid disastrous consequences," he said.


tass--2020-01-09--Foreign participants in SPIEF 2020 can receive e-visas for entry into Russia

MOSCOW , January 9 .
/TASS/ .
Foreign delegations that will attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum ( SPIEF ) in 2020 will have an opportunity to be provided with electronic entry visas to Russia , Roscongress Foundation [ the Forum organizer - TASS ] , said on Thursday .
`` Foreign visitors and participants in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from 53 countries will be able to apply for e-visas to enter Russia , '' the Foundation says .
The procedure for obtaining e-visas has been established pursuant to the decree of the Russian government , Roscongress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is valid for 30 calendar days from the issue date , '' the Foundation says .
Individuals with e-visas will be allowed to stay in the Russian Federation for 8 days within the visa validity period from the date of entry .
`` Applications for e-visas can be completed no earlier than 20 days and no later than 4 days prior to the expected date of entry into the Russian Federation , '' Roscongress added .
`` Simplifying the procedure for entering Russia not only creates tourism but also business opportunities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Advisor to the Russian President and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee .
`` This is an important step to improve the business climate and enhance the country ’ s appeal , '' he added .
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held from June 3 to 6 , 2020 .

MOSCOW, January 9. /TASS/. Foreign delegations that will attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in 2020 will have an opportunity to be provided with electronic entry visas to Russia, Roscongress Foundation [the Forum organizer - TASS], said on Thursday.
"Foreign visitors and participants in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from 53 countries will be able to apply for e-visas to enter Russia," the Foundation says. The procedure for obtaining e-visas has been established pursuant to the decree of the Russian government, Roscongress noted.
"The e-visa is single-entry and is valid for 30 calendar days from the issue date," the Foundation says. Individuals with e-visas will be allowed to stay in the Russian Federation for 8 days within the visa validity period from the date of entry. "Applications for e-visas can be completed no earlier than 20 days and no later than 4 days prior to the expected date of entry into the Russian Federation," Roscongress added.
"Simplifying the procedure for entering Russia not only creates tourism but also business opportunities for foreign citizens," said Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the Russian President and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee. "This is an important step to improve the business climate and enhance the country’s appeal," he added.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held from June 3 to 6, 2020.