tass--2020-11-02--Press review: Trump campaigns down to the wire and Armenia requests Russian aid

Kommersant : Trump touts his view of America as election approaches President Donald Trump continues his tour of America , Kommersant reports .
In the days leading up to the election , he is giving voters a clear alternative between his view of the United States and the America that his opponent Joe Biden offers the public .
Polls still show that Trump is trailing his opponent , however , a number of experts think that it is too early for the incumbent president to throw in the towel .
A just free market or authoritarian socialism ; lower taxes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effective vaccine or a long string of lockdowns ; a strong industry or an outflow of jobs abroad : these are the alternatives Trump listed during his rallies leading up to the election .
According to RealClearPolitics , Biden is 7.8 % ahead of Trump nationally and 3.7 % ahead in swing states .
During the entire 2020 presidential campaign , polls have never shown Trump taking the lead over Biden .
Nevertheless , Robert Cahaly , an expert with Trafalgar Group who predicted Trump ’ s win in the 2016 election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fully trusted , as the number of `` shy '' Trump voters ( those who are hiding their preference ) , may be quite high this year .
According to a poll carried out by Gallup , 61 % of Americans ( 89 % of Democrats and 23 % of Republicans ) are in favor of ditching the electoral college system , and introducing direct voting instead .
Professor Lonna Atkeson of Political Science at the University of New Mexico told Kommersant that in the majority of cases , the outcomes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results are the same .
However , the expert pointed out that the electoral college delegates depend more now on the will of the people .
In the past , they were elected by representatives of the state legislative assemblies , but now they are elected directly by voters .
Besides , in the past , the delegates could vote any way they saw fit , which , according to the Founding Fathers , made the president independent from other branches of government .
Now the delegates are tied to the candidate in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is rarely broken , and even when it is , it never affects the final result , Atkeson said .
On October 31 , Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan requested urgent consultations with Russia due to the Nagorno-Karabakh hostilities approaching the Armenian border , Vedomosti informs .
In his address to Russian President Vladimir Putin , Pashinyan said that Armenia wants to discuss `` the type and quantity of aid '' that Moscow can provide to Armenia in order to ensure its security .
The Armenian leader justified his request citing the 1997 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mutual Assistance .
Putin has not reacted publicly to Pashinyan ’ s request so far , and Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not respond to Vedomosti ’ s request for a comment .
The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed in a statement that Moscow adheres to its obligations under the deal , however , Russia will only provide `` all necessary assistance to Yerevan if fighting spills over into the territory of Armenia . ''
Russian International Affairs Council ( RIAC ) Director General Andrey Kortunov told Vedomosti that Pashinyan needs to tie Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to involve it in the conflict with Azerbaijan .
He noted that Moscow would resist this while it can .
If Russia is brought into this conflict , there will be a two-on-two standoff : Armenia supported by Russia and Azerbaijan backed by Turkey .
Strangely enough , both Armenia and Turkey are pushing Russia towards this scheme , the political commentator pointed out .
`` This position is not very comfortable for us .
We want to be above the fray .
Otherwise , firstly , we lose Azerbaijan and secondly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is not very stable . ''
According to Kortunov , Moscow and Yerevan will discuss what can be considered a threat to Armenia ’ s security during the upcoming consultations .
Azerbaijan will act as carefully as possible , taking into account Russia ’ s obligations to Armenia .
Moscow may interfere only if something extraordinary happens , like Turkey ’ s direct involvement or an advance towards Yerevan , the analyst said .
`` This seem unlikely .
But anything can happen in a war , '' he concluded .
Nezavisimaya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of speech after wave of Islamist terror attacks The French police are making arrests in relation to the terrorist attack in Nice on October 29 , when three people were killed in a cathedral , as well as an attack on a Greek priest in Lyon .
An entire network of suspects involved in religious hate crimes has been discovered , Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports .
The French authorities are doing everything possible to maintain calm between the nation ’ s religious communities .
French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with Al @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be offended by caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad , however , nothing can infringe upon freedom of speech , and any issues should be resolved in court , and not through violence .
The French government needs to provide a careful reaction to the incident , without offending the country ’ s Muslim population , which makes up roughly 10 % of the nation .
However , France needs to show that the government can guarantee the security of its citizens .
Vera Ageeva , Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in St. Petersburg told Nezavisimaya Gazeta that Macron had not said anything unexpected in his statement .
`` Essentially , Macron is doing the same as his predecessors : Chirac , Sarkozy and Hollande .
The latter supported Charlie Hebdo to a much greater extent than the current president , '' she noted .
The lack of mass demonstrations in support of the victims of the Nice attacks can only be attributed to the lockdown introduced in France to curb the spread of COVID-19 , Ageeva stated .
`` We do not see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easier to ensure security , '' the expert pointed out .
The expert thinks that on the whole , French law enforcement is doing its job well , halting the spread of weapons and explosives in a more effective way than in Russia , which is why the perpetrators carry out knife attacks .
She reiterated that the issue of terrorism had also surfaced in Germany and Austria : in Vienna , an attack on a Catholic church took place recently .
Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Ruble likely to crash after November 3 The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can lead to a record crash upon the results of the US presidential election on November 3 , experts predict .
Officials are telling the population to disregard the changes in the exchange rate , focusing instead on `` the predictability of the national currency exchange rate . ''
However , the only predictable thing about the ruble in the past 30 years is that it has been permanently going down , Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes .
Since the shift towards a commercial exchange rate , the Russian ruble has lost its value against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Russian ruble continues to drop .
On Friday , the ruble ’ s exchange rate against the dollar reached 79.53 , which is 3.4 rubles higher than the week before that .
The US election is a significant threat to the Russian currency .
A renewal of the sanctions rhetoric will put pressure on the ruble , experts point out .
For example , if Democratic contender Joe Biden wins the election , the dollar exchange rate may reach 120 rubles by August , analyst Dmitry Golubovsky told the paper .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen if the US introduces sanctions against Russia ’ s national and corporate debt .
The results of America ’ s election will affect the ruble immediately , Ivan Kapustyansky , an expert with Forex Optimum , told the paper .
If the new leader announces a sanctions crackdown , the ruble will crash .
Besides , the newly elected president will decide on the US economy 's aid package , which can stir investor interest in risk assets , making the dollar cheaper and supporting the ruble , he continued .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dollar will not be higher than 74-76 rubles in November , and the euro will remain at the 89-ruble mark .
If this does not happen and the rhetoric of the new president is tough , the dollar will climb to 81.97 rubles , and the euro will reach 93.32 , '' Kapustyansky stated .
Given the mass shift to teleworking , companies across the world plan to hire more cybersecurity specialists , which will lead to a deficit of such workers by 2021 , RBC informed .
Over the next year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 42 % of Russian enterprises plan to raise the number of cybersecurity specialists , research carried out by professional services network PwC cited by RBC reports .
The rise in demand for cyber experts is confirmed by Russian recruiting agency HeadHunter , with the number of available jobs showing double-digit growth .
In 2018 , 17,000 job openings in this sphere were recorded over the course of the entire year .
Meanwhile , there are 30,000 job offers on the market from January to October 2020 alone .
The level of competition in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one person per job offer in 2018-2019 , and going up to 2 people per job offer in 2020 .
`` This means that there is an acute deficit , and the normal competition is five-six CVs per job offer , '' HeadHunter spokesperson Alexander Dzhabarov told RBC .
Head of the SuperJob research center Natalya Golovanova points out that cybersecurity specialists are in high demand right now at IT and finance companies .
She expects `` a gradual rise in demand for cybersecurity specialists '' over the next year , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % .
According to PwC , in 2021 , 55 % of companies across the world and 52 % in Russia plan to increase their spending on cybersecurity .
This will happen despite the majority of organizations ( 64 % ) expecting a drop in revenue .
`` In the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic , many organizations had to revise and rethink their cybersecurity strategies .
Nearly all participants of our poll ( 96 % ) said that they were ready to do this , '' Partner at PwC Russia Vitaly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the material quoted in these press reviews

Kommersant: Trump touts his view of America as election approaches President Donald Trump continues his tour of America, Kommersant reports. In the days leading up to the election, he is giving voters a clear alternative between his view of the United States and the America that his opponent Joe Biden offers the public. Polls still show that Trump is trailing his opponent, however, a number of experts think that it is too early for the incumbent president to throw in the towel. A just free market or authoritarian socialism; lower taxes or the yoke of soaring ones; an effective vaccine or a long string of lockdowns; a strong industry or an outflow of jobs abroad: these are the alternatives Trump listed during his rallies leading up to the election.
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According to RealClearPolitics, Biden is 7.8% ahead of Trump nationally and 3.7% ahead in swing states. During the entire 2020 presidential campaign, polls have never shown Trump taking the lead over Biden. Nevertheless, Robert Cahaly, an expert with Trafalgar Group who predicted Trump’s win in the 2016 election, said that the polls should not be fully trusted, as the number of "shy" Trump voters (those who are hiding their preference), may be quite high this year. According to a poll carried out by Gallup, 61% of Americans (89% of Democrats and 23% of Republicans) are in favor of ditching the electoral college system, and introducing direct voting instead. Professor Lonna Atkeson of Political Science at the University of New Mexico told Kommersant that in the majority of cases, the outcomes of the national vote and the electoral college results are the same. However, the expert pointed out that the electoral college delegates depend more now on the will of the people. In the past, they were elected by representatives of the state legislative assemblies, but now they are elected directly by voters. Besides, in the past, the delegates could vote any way they saw fit, which, according to the Founding Fathers, made the president independent from other branches of government. Now the delegates are tied to the candidate in advance, and this "bond" is rarely broken, and even when it is, it never affects the final result, Atkeson said. Vedomosti: Armenia requests military aid from Russia under bilateral deal On October 31, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan requested urgent consultations with Russia due to the Nagorno-Karabakh hostilities approaching the Armenian border, Vedomosti informs. In his address to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pashinyan said that Armenia wants to discuss "the type and quantity of aid" that Moscow can provide to Armenia in order to ensure its security. The Armenian leader justified his request citing the 1997 bilateral Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. Putin has not reacted publicly to Pashinyan’s request so far, and Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not respond to Vedomosti’s request for a comment. The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed in a statement that Moscow adheres to its obligations under the deal, however, Russia will only provide "all necessary assistance to Yerevan if fighting spills over into the territory of Armenia."
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Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) Director General Andrey Kortunov told Vedomosti that Pashinyan needs to tie Russia and Armenia closer together in an attempt to involve it in the conflict with Azerbaijan. He noted that Moscow would resist this while it can. If Russia is brought into this conflict, there will be a two-on-two standoff: Armenia supported by Russia and Azerbaijan backed by Turkey. Strangely enough, both Armenia and Turkey are pushing Russia towards this scheme, the political commentator pointed out. "This position is not very comfortable for us. We want to be above the fray. Otherwise, firstly, we lose Azerbaijan and secondly, we get Pashinyan’s Armenia, which is not very stable." According to Kortunov, Moscow and Yerevan will discuss what can be considered a threat to Armenia’s security during the upcoming consultations. Azerbaijan will act as carefully as possible, taking into account Russia’s obligations to Armenia. Moscow may interfere only if something extraordinary happens, like Turkey’s direct involvement or an advance towards Yerevan, the analyst said. "This seem unlikely. But anything can happen in a war," he concluded. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Macron vows to uphold freedom of speech after wave of Islamist terror attacks The French police are making arrests in relation to the terrorist attack in Nice on October 29, when three people were killed in a cathedral, as well as an attack on a Greek priest in Lyon. An entire network of suspects involved in religious hate crimes has been discovered, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports. The French authorities are doing everything possible to maintain calm between the nation’s religious communities. French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with Al Jazeera that he understands that Muslims can be offended by caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, however, nothing can infringe upon freedom of speech, and any issues should be resolved in court, and not through violence. The French government needs to provide a careful reaction to the incident, without offending the country’s Muslim population, which makes up roughly 10% of the nation. However, France needs to show that the government can guarantee the security of its citizens.
Vera Ageeva, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Affairs of the HSE Campus in St. Petersburg told Nezavisimaya Gazeta that Macron had not said anything unexpected in his statement. "Essentially, Macron is doing the same as his predecessors: Chirac, Sarkozy and Hollande. The latter supported Charlie Hebdo to a much greater extent than the current president," she noted. The lack of mass demonstrations in support of the victims of the Nice attacks can only be attributed to the lockdown introduced in France to curb the spread of COVID-19, Ageeva stated. "We do not see any demonstrations. Restrictive measures make it easier to ensure security," the expert pointed out. The expert thinks that on the whole, French law enforcement is doing its job well, halting the spread of weapons and explosives in a more effective way than in Russia, which is why the perpetrators carry out knife attacks. She reiterated that the issue of terrorism had also surfaced in Germany and Austria: in Vienna, an attack on a Catholic church took place recently. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Ruble likely to crash after November 3 The Russian ruble is currently weakening, which can lead to a record crash upon the results of the US presidential election on November 3, experts predict. Officials are telling the population to disregard the changes in the exchange rate, focusing instead on "the predictability of the national currency exchange rate." However, the only predictable thing about the ruble in the past 30 years is that it has been permanently going down, Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes. Since the shift towards a commercial exchange rate, the Russian ruble has lost its value against the dollar 40,000 times in nominal terms. The Russian ruble continues to drop. On Friday, the ruble’s exchange rate against the dollar reached 79.53, which is 3.4 rubles higher than the week before that. The US election is a significant threat to the Russian currency. A renewal of the sanctions rhetoric will put pressure on the ruble, experts point out. For example, if Democratic contender Joe Biden wins the election, the dollar exchange rate may reach 120 rubles by August, analyst Dmitry Golubovsky told the paper. According to the expert, this may happen if the US introduces sanctions against Russia’s national and corporate debt. The results of America’s election will affect the ruble immediately, Ivan Kapustyansky, an expert with Forex Optimum, told the paper. If the new leader announces a sanctions crackdown, the ruble will crash. Besides, the newly elected president will decide on the US economy's aid package, which can stir investor interest in risk assets, making the dollar cheaper and supporting the ruble, he continued. "If the aid package is approved, the dollar will not be higher than 74-76 rubles in November, and the euro will remain at the 89-ruble mark. If this does not happen and the rhetoric of the new president is tough, the dollar will climb to 81.97 rubles, and the euro will reach 93.32," Kapustyansky stated. RBC: Experts predict shortages in cybersecurity specialists Given the mass shift to teleworking, companies across the world plan to hire more cybersecurity specialists, which will lead to a deficit of such workers by 2021, RBC informed. Over the next year, 51% of global companies and 42% of Russian enterprises plan to raise the number of cybersecurity specialists, research carried out by professional services network PwC cited by RBC reports.


tass--2020-11-02--Moldova’s presidential runoff will be tough, many voters undecided — expert

`` I think that the fight in the runoff will be tough , and both sides believe that .
It is too early to predict the results of the runoff , as the gap between the presidential candidates is not that big , '' Kortunov said .
MOSCOW , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
Moldova ’ s presidential runoff will be quite tough , there are many voters still undecided , so it is too early to make prediction on the election ’ s outcomes , Russian International Affairs Council ( RIAC ) Director General Andrey Kortunov told TASS on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a group of undecided voters , and right now , both candidates will try to mobilize their base for the runoff .
`` And I think that so far , it is too early to say whether they will succeed , '' the expert stated .
According to Kortunov , the balance of power in the republic has remained practically unchanged .
`` There are fixed electoral preferences of certain population groups .
So , it is obvious that no matter who wins in the end , they would still have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , find some common ground .
Otherwise , the political situation in the country is likely to stay unstable , '' the analyst said .
He added that the winner of the runoff will have to consider the opinion of the opposite side .
Excluding it from the political process would mean `` recreating the instability that has been witnessed many times . ''
Leader of Moldova ’ s pro-European opposition Party of Action and Solidarity Maia Sandu leads in the first round of the presidential election with 36,16 % of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dodon only secured 32,61 % of the vote , the Central Electoral Commission ( CEC ) announced Monday after counting 100 % of ballots .
The CEC recognized the election as valid as the voter turnout surpassed the required threshold of 33.33 % , reaching 42,76 % .
The winner will be announced after the runoff due on November 15 .

"I think that the fight in the runoff will be tough, and both sides believe that. It is too early to predict the results of the runoff, as the gap between the presidential candidates is not that big," Kortunov said.
MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. Moldova’s presidential runoff will be quite tough, there are many voters still undecided, so it is too early to make prediction on the election’s outcomes, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) Director General Andrey Kortunov told TASS on Monday.
According to him, there is a group of undecided voters, and right now, both candidates will try to mobilize their base for the runoff. "And I think that so far, it is too early to say whether they will succeed," the expert stated.
According to Kortunov, the balance of power in the republic has remained practically unchanged. "There are fixed electoral preferences of certain population groups. So, it is obvious that no matter who wins in the end, they would still have to look for a compromise, work on it, find some common ground. Otherwise, the political situation in the country is likely to stay unstable," the analyst said.
He added that the winner of the runoff will have to consider the opinion of the opposite side. Excluding it from the political process would mean "recreating the instability that has been witnessed many times."
Leader of Moldova’s pro-European opposition Party of Action and Solidarity Maia Sandu leads in the first round of the presidential election with 36,16% of the vote, while the incumbent president Igor Dodon only secured 32,61% of the vote, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced Monday after counting 100% of ballots.
The CEC recognized the election as valid as the voter turnout surpassed the required threshold of 33.33%, reaching 42,76%.
The winner will be announced after the runoff due on November 15.


tass--2020-11-02--St. Petersburg documents over 900 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time

MOSCOW , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
St. Petersburg has documented over 900 cases of COVID-19 , a disease caused @ @ @ @ @ in the past 24 hours for the first time since the start of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ informed .
Meanwhile , the Voronezh Region has registered over 300 cases of COVID-19 for @ @ @ @ @ Petersburg has confirmed 923 cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday compared to 896 the @ @ @ @ @ Voronezh Region has documented 301 cases compared to 299 the day before .

MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. St. Petersburg has documented over 900 cases of COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the past 24 hours for the first time since the start of the pandemic, the anti-coronavirus crisis center informed.
Meanwhile, the Voronezh Region has registered over 300 cases of COVID-19 for the first time.
St. Petersburg has confirmed 923 cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday compared to 896 the day before, and the Voronezh Region has documented 301 cases compared to 299 the day before.


tass--2020-11-02--TROUVER to Launch Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Solo 10 in Russia

MOSCOW , Nov. 2 .
/PRNewswire/ .
TROUVER , a youthful new brand in the Xiaomi ecological chain focused on performance , trendsetting design and quality , is pleased to announce that it 's lightweight and powerful cord-free vacuum cleaner Solo 10 is coming to Russia at this year 's double 11 shopping festival .
Customers in Russia can purchase the product by visiting TROUVER 's flagship online store on AliExpress , a global online retail service owned by the Alibaba Group .
With its powerful suction and long battery life housed in its elegant minimalist design , TROUVER Solo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking a simple and affordable solution featuring excellent performance across most surface types in a household .
The battery-powered TROUVER Solo 10 delivers performance that rivals most of the traditional corded vacuum cleaners .
Its industry-leading household cleaning solution is made possible by an AERO 3.0 digital motor that is capable of generating 18000 Pa suction with a rotational speed of up to 80,000 RPM while maintaining a high level of energy efficiency .
Beyond its robust pick-up performance making this device stand out is its 6-core 2000mAh high-capacity battery that can guarantee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and power through whole-house cleaning on a single charge .
TROUVER Solo 10 was the result of aerospace engineers and international designers working together to achieve a greater balance between efficiency , utility , as well as aesthetics suitable for families .
Solo 10 allows users to clean different surfaces with three power modes to optimize battery life .
In addition , the device can be effortlessly transformed into handheld and upright modes and comes equipped with an array of accessories that help users clean various surfaces , such as a fabric brush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enhance features and design aspects to make household cleaning more convenient .
The vacuum cleaner 's onboard LED color screen shows the remaining runtime , selected power mode and error report .
Weighing only 1.4kg , this device can be operated using a single hand .
Another key feature is the touchless dust disposal solution which allows users to release dust in the canister with one click , eliminating the hassle of removing and emptying the canister after cleaning the house .
`` Compact yet mighty , TROUVER Solo 10 is another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovative household cleaning solution that features an aesthetic design without compromising performance and usability . ''
said , Weisheng Zhang , President of TROUVER `` The launch of this device in Russia will also mark a new milestone for us in delivering best-in-class cleaning experience to global customers , as we bring more innovative designs to global markets in the future , '' he added .
Chose by British Butler 's Guild , an industry leader in high-class cleaning service , TROUVER meets strict matrix diverse cleaning needs as one of Xiaomi 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designed for a new generation of customers .
Applied with aviation-level technology created by a 300-strong R & D team consisting of aerospace engineers , TROUVER 's products are empowered by incorporate patented technology across numerous fields including high-level motors , robotics , aerodynamics , noise reduction , and more .
The Solo 10 will retail for USD $ 212.49 ( RUB 16748.63 ) , but purchasers on Double 11 will enjoy an exclusive launch price of USD $ 139.99 ( RUB 11389.07 ) .
TROUVER belongs to a leading enterprise of Xiaomi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focused on performance , trendsetting design and quality products .
Engineered for the new generation of consumers , TROUVER creates next-level products that combine the powerful core technology with comprehensive performance features and bold , youthful designs inspired by art and fashion .
TROUVER belongs to an important leading enterprise of Xiaomi ecological chain -- Dreame Technology .
Pioneering in technology , industrial design , art , and fashion crossover as well as supply chain matrix , TROUVER is committed to creating next-level products that combine the powerful core technology for young people @

MOSCOW, Nov. 2. /PRNewswire/. TROUVER, a youthful new brand in the Xiaomi ecological chain focused on performance, trendsetting design and quality, is pleased to announce that it's lightweight and powerful cord-free vacuum cleaner Solo 10 is coming to Russia at this year's double 11 shopping festival. Customers in Russia can purchase the product by visiting TROUVER's flagship online store on AliExpress, a global online retail service owned by the Alibaba Group. With its powerful suction and long battery life housed in its elegant minimalist design, TROUVER Solo 10 is designed for those who are seeking a simple and affordable solution featuring excellent performance across most surface types in a household.
Powerful Cleaning Solution
The battery-powered TROUVER Solo 10 delivers performance that rivals most of the traditional corded vacuum cleaners. Its industry-leading household cleaning solution is made possible by an AERO 3.0 digital motor that is capable of generating 18000 Pa suction with a rotational speed of up to 80,000 RPM while maintaining a high level of energy efficiency. Beyond its robust pick-up performance making this device stand out is its 6-core 2000mAh high-capacity battery that can guarantee up to 48 minutes of fade-free suction and power through whole-house cleaning on a single charge.
TROUVER Solo 10 was the result of aerospace engineers and international designers working together to achieve a greater balance between efficiency, utility, as well as aesthetics suitable for families. Solo 10 allows users to clean different surfaces with three power modes to optimize battery life. In addition, the device can be effortlessly transformed into handheld and upright modes and comes equipped with an array of accessories that help users clean various surfaces, such as a fabric brush and a crevice tool.
TROUVER continues to enhance features and design aspects to make household cleaning more convenient. The vacuum cleaner's onboard LED color screen shows the remaining runtime, selected power mode and error report. Weighing only 1.4kg, this device can be operated using a single hand. Another key feature is the touchless dust disposal solution which allows users to release dust in the canister with one click, eliminating the hassle of removing and emptying the canister after cleaning the house.
"Compact yet mighty, TROUVER Solo 10 is another bold extension of our brand with an innovative household cleaning solution that features an aesthetic design without compromising performance and usability." said, Weisheng Zhang, President of TROUVER "The launch of this device in Russia will also mark a new milestone for us in delivering best-in-class cleaning experience to global customers, as we bring more innovative designs to global markets in the future," he added.
Chose by British Butler's Guild, an industry leader in high-class cleaning service, TROUVER meets strict matrix diverse cleaning needs as one of Xiaomi's supply chain force with powerful technological products designed for a new generation of customers. Applied with aviation-level technology created by a 300-strong R&D team consisting of aerospace engineers, TROUVER's products are empowered by incorporate patented technology across numerous fields including high-level motors, robotics, aerodynamics, noise reduction, and more.
The Solo 10 will retail for USD $212.49 (RUB 16748.63), but purchasers on Double 11 will enjoy an exclusive launch price of USD $139.99 (RUB 11389.07).
About TROUVER
TROUVER belongs to a leading enterprise of Xiaomi ecological chain -- Dreame Technology, which focused on performance, trendsetting design and quality products. Engineered for the new generation of consumers, TROUVER creates next-level products that combine the powerful core technology with comprehensive performance features and bold, youthful designs inspired by art and fashion.
TROUVER belongs to an important leading enterprise of Xiaomi ecological chain -- Dreame Technology. Pioneering in technology, industrial design, art, and fashion crossover as well as supply chain matrix, TROUVER is committed to creating next-level products that combine the powerful core technology for young people.


tass--2020-11-02--Russia to complete rearming Strategic Missile Force with advanced Yars ICBMs by 2024

Solomonov who is also an Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences will mark his 75th birthday on November 3 .
MOSCOW , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
Russia will complete rearming its Strategic Missile Force with Yars silo-based and mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles ( ICBMs ) by 2024 , Chief Designer of the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology ( the Yars developer ) Yuri Solomonov told TASS on Monday .
`` I believe everything is moving towards the situation that the old grouping will be fully rearmed with Yars missile systems by 2024 , '' the chief designer said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles assumed combat duty at the Teikovo missile division in central Russia in March 2011 .
According to open sources , six missile divisions have been rearmed with Yars mobile ICBMs in Russia by now .
In particular , Russia ’ s Defense Ministry announced in September that the Strategic Missile Force ’ s missile division stationed in Irkutsk in Siberia had been reamed with Yars ICBMs .
Russia also continues installing silo-based Yars ICBMs .
In particular , Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at the ministry ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yars missiles had been placed in silo launchers in the Kaluga Region in central Russia .
The RS-24 Yars is a Russian strategic missile system comprising a mobile or silo-based solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile with MIRVed ( multiple independently targetable vehicle ) warheads .
The ICBM has been developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology under the supervision of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yuri Solomonov .
The Yars is a modification of the Topol-M missile system .
Russia ’ s Strategic Missile Force currently operates eight types of missile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Voyevoda , Stiletto , Topol-M , Yars and Avangard .
The mobile grouping comprises road-mobile Topol , Topol-M and Yars ICBMs .
Russia plans to gradually rearm all of its missile formations with the latest Yars , Avangard and Sarmat missile systems .

Solomonov who is also an Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences will mark his 75th birthday on November 3.
MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. Russia will complete rearming its Strategic Missile Force with Yars silo-based and mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) by 2024, Chief Designer of the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology (the Yars developer) Yuri Solomonov told TASS on Monday.
"I believe everything is moving towards the situation that the old grouping will be fully rearmed with Yars missile systems by 2024," the chief designer said.
The first regiment armed with Yars road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles assumed combat duty at the Teikovo missile division in central Russia in March 2011. According to open sources, six missile divisions have been rearmed with Yars mobile ICBMs in Russia by now. In particular, Russia’s Defense Ministry announced in September that the Strategic Missile Force’s missile division stationed in Irkutsk in Siberia had been reamed with Yars ICBMs.
Russia also continues installing silo-based Yars ICBMs. In particular, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at the ministry’s conference call on October 13 that two Yars missiles had been placed in silo launchers in the Kaluga Region in central Russia.
The RS-24 Yars is a Russian strategic missile system comprising a mobile or silo-based solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile with MIRVed (multiple independently targetable vehicle) warheads. The ICBM has been developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology under the supervision of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yuri Solomonov. The Yars is a modification of the Topol-M missile system.
Russia’s Strategic Missile Force currently operates eight types of missile systems. They include five silo-based types: Voyevoda, Stiletto, Topol-M, Yars and Avangard. The mobile grouping comprises road-mobile Topol, Topol-M and Yars ICBMs. Russia plans to gradually rearm all of its missile formations with the latest Yars, Avangard and Sarmat missile systems.


tass--2020-11-02--Russia confirms 18,257 new coronavirus cases

MOSCOW , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus cases rose by 18,257 in the past day to @ @ @ @ @ center told reporters on Monday .
Over 393,000 remain under medical supervision over coronavirus in @ @ @ @ @ in the past day was recorded in the Chechen Republic , the Republics of Tatarstan @ @ @ @ @ ) , the Moscow Region and the Chuvash Republic ( 0.6 % ) .
Some @ @ @ @ @ in Moscow , 556 in the Moscow Region , 389 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region @ @ @ @ @ Region and 316 in the Rostov Region .
The daily case count in St. Petersburg @ @ @ @ @ time since the start of the pandemic .
Currently , 390,532 people are undergoing treatment @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases rose by 18,257 in the past day to 1,655,038, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Monday.
Over 393,000 remain under medical supervision over coronavirus in Russia
The lowest growth rate in the past day was recorded in the Chechen Republic, the Republics of Tatarstan and Dagestan (0.5%), the Moscow Region and the Chuvash Republic (0.6%).
Some 4,796 new cases were confirmed in Moscow, 556 in the Moscow Region, 389 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 378 in the Arkhangelsk Region and 316 in the Rostov Region. The daily case count in St. Petersburg exceeded 900 for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Currently, 390,532 people are undergoing treatment for the coronavirus in Russia.


tass--2020-11-02--Sanya, British BGCI team up to preserve Hainan's mangrove forests

HAIKOU , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
Hainan 's resort city of Sanya will team up with Botanic Gardens Conservation International ( BGCI ) to protect the island 's mangrove forests .
The Sanya Daily reported that the independent British charity will provide funding for important environmental projects .
According to the newspaper , there is an ecological base in the eastern part of the city on which , in favorable conditions , the seedlings , intended for the restoration of mangroves , are grown .
According to official estimates , Chinese specialists are able to cultivate up to 500,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` On the banks of the Sanya River , we have already completed the greening of the zone , the territory of which reaches 7.5 hectares , and also restored forests on an area of about 66 hectares in the area of the Telugan site ( adjacent to the sea to the east of Sanya — TASS ) , '' said Luo Jinhuan , head of Sanya Academy of Forestry .
The authorities informed that the forum , which took place on October 31 in Sanya , was devoted to the problem of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that depends on them .
The event was organized by the local administration , specialized research institutions , as well as said British organization .
According to the head of the BGCI office in China Wen Xiangying , they have already agreed with the Chinese side on all issues of interest and made a cooperation agreement .
It aims to save valuable tree species growing on Hainan , which , due to excessive human economic activity , are on the verge of extinction .
Mangrove forests grow in the tropics and at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are well adapted to areas where water and soil are high in salt .
Over the past two decades , at least 35 % of such trees have been destroyed on Earth , inhabited by many different animals and birds .

HAIKOU, November 2. /TASS/. Hainan's resort city of Sanya will team up with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) to protect the island's mangrove forests. The Sanya Daily reported that the independent British charity will provide funding for important environmental projects.
According to the newspaper, there is an ecological base in the eastern part of the city on which, in favorable conditions, the seedlings, intended for the restoration of mangroves, are grown. According to official estimates, Chinese specialists are able to cultivate up to 500,000 trees a year at this facility.
"On the banks of the Sanya River, we have already completed the greening of the zone, the territory of which reaches 7.5 hectares, and also restored forests on an area of about 66 hectares in the area of the Telugan site (adjacent to the sea to the east of Sanya — TASS)," said Luo Jinhuan, head of Sanya Academy of Forestry.
The authorities informed that the forum, which took place on October 31 in Sanya, was devoted to the problem of restoration of coastal thickets and the ecosystem that depends on them. The event was organized by the local administration, specialized research institutions, as well as said British organization.
According to the head of the BGCI office in China Wen Xiangying, they have already agreed with the Chinese side on all issues of interest and made a cooperation agreement. It aims to save valuable tree species growing on Hainan, which, due to excessive human economic activity, are on the verge of extinction.
Mangrove forests grow in the tropics and at the equator along the sea coast. They are well adapted to areas where water and soil are high in salt. Over the past two decades, at least 35% of such trees have been destroyed on Earth, inhabited by many different animals and birds.


tass--2020-11-02--Dollar surpasses 80 rubles first time since March 30

MOSCOW , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
The dollar rose by 0.47 % to 79.9 rubles on the Moscow Exchange @ @ @ @ @ 0.53 % to 93.11 rubles early on Monday .
By 10:30 Moscow time , the @ @ @ @ @ 80.4925 rubles ( +1.21 % ) , the euro grew to 93.68 rubles ( +1.14 @ @ @ @ @ time the dollar rate was above 80 rubles on March 30 .
The weakening of @ @ @ @ @ place against the backdrop of falling oil prices .
The price of a Brent oil @ @ @ @ @ delivery on London ’ s ICE decreased by 3.69 % to $ 36.54 per barrel @ @ @ @ @ - by 4.07 % to $ 34.68 per barrel .

MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. The dollar rose by 0.47% to 79.9 rubles on the Moscow Exchange, the euro - by 0.53% to 93.11 rubles early on Monday.
By 10:30 Moscow time, the dollar exchange rate was at 80.4925 rubles (+1.21%), the euro grew to 93.68 rubles (+1.14%). The last time the dollar rate was above 80 rubles on March 30.
The weakening of the Russian currency is taking place against the backdrop of falling oil prices. The price of a Brent oil futures contract with January 2021 delivery on London’s ICE decreased by 3.69% to $36.54 per barrel, and WTI crude oil - by 4.07% to $34.68 per barrel.


tass--2020-11-02--Snowden applies for dual US-Russian citizenship

`` After years of separation from our parents , my wife and I have no desire to be separated from our son .
That 's why , in this era of pandemics and closed borders , we 're applying for dual US-Russian citizenship , '' Snowden said .
Snowden , 37 , is going to be a father soon .
The baby will have Russian citizenship , his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told TASS .
In October 2014 , American acrobat and blogger Lindsay Mills left the US for Moscow to join the fugitive whistleblower .
They got married in 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about electronic surveillance methods being used by US intelligence services , including illegally eavesdropping on foreign leaders ’ conversations .
Fleeing punitive consequences from US federal authorities , Snowden sent requests for asylum to some countries , including Russia .
On August 1 , 2014 , he obtained a temporary Russian residence permit .
Back in the United States , Snowden is facing two counts of violating the Espionage Act , and he risks up to ten years in prison on each count .
American officials have repeatedly said that they regard Snowden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of absolving him , because he caused serious harm to the US national security .

"After years of separation from our parents, my wife and I have no desire to be separated from our son. That's why, in this era of pandemics and closed borders, we're applying for dual US-Russian citizenship," Snowden said.
In late October, Snowden obtained an open-ended Russian residency permit.
Snowden, 37, is going to be a father soon. The baby will have Russian citizenship, his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told TASS. In October 2014, American acrobat and blogger Lindsay Mills left the US for Moscow to join the fugitive whistleblower. They got married in 2017.
In 2013, Snowden leaked information about electronic surveillance methods being used by US intelligence services, including illegally eavesdropping on foreign leaders’ conversations. Fleeing punitive consequences from US federal authorities, Snowden sent requests for asylum to some countries, including Russia. On August 1, 2014, he obtained a temporary Russian residence permit. Back in the United States, Snowden is facing two counts of violating the Espionage Act, and he risks up to ten years in prison on each count. American officials have repeatedly said that they regard Snowden as a traitor and have no intention of absolving him, because he caused serious harm to the US national security.


tass--2020-11-02--Over 393,000 remain under medical supervision over coronavirus in Russia

Deputy mayor says 10,000 people in Moscow received both coronavirus vaccine injections MOSCOW , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
More @ @ @ @ @ medical supervision in Russia over a suspected coronavirus infection , the sanitary watchdog said on @ @ @ @ @ remain under medical supervision in Russia , '' the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer @ @ @ @ @ reported .
More than 61.5 mln COVID-19 tests have been carried out , including 512,000 @ @ @ @ @ , according to the sanitary watchdog .

Deputy mayor says 10,000 people in Moscow received both coronavirus vaccine injections
MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. More than 393,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia over a suspected coronavirus infection, the sanitary watchdog said on Monday
"Some 393,667 people remain under medical supervision in Russia," the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported.
More than 61.5 mln COVID-19 tests have been carried out, including 512,000 tests in the past day, according to the sanitary watchdog.


tass--2020-11-02--SW China's Chengdu to unveil new products in intelligent manufacturing

CHENGDU , China , Nov. 2 .
/PRNewswire/ .
Southwest China 's Chengdu is to hold a special event for intelligent manufacturing on November 2 , as the city hastens digital transformation of the manufacturing industry .
The event , as a part of the 2020 Chengdu New Economy Double Thousand Project , will focus on how advanced technologies , like AI , 5G , big data and internet of things ( IoT ) can play a role in the upgrading of manufacturing .
100 new products and 100 new scenes centering on these fields will be unveiled , demonstrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering a stage for local new economy companies .
IoT and intelligent sensing are set to change the ways of our production and life .
At the event , Chengdu Hikvision Digital Technology will showcase how IoT and big data , powered by its video technology , can be applied in various scenes including autonomous driving , facial recognition , drone cruising , and automatic drip irrigation .
Chengdu Ada Space Cloud is to demonstrate its comprehensive management platform for satellite data applications .
Technologies like 5G and IoT are essential for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event , Siemens will show how it builds digitalized factories , and local conglomerate Tongwei will unveil its intelligent connected factory for solar batteries .
Keynote speaker Li Yizhong , former minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and chairman of China Federation of Industrial Economics , will share his expertise on the strategies of promoting digital and intelligent manufacturing .
On that issue Chengdu has an innovative approach , which is to build an ecosystem for innovation in industrial internet .
The Chengdu Public Service Platform for Industrial Internet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources from government , enterprises and research institutes , is the most recent fruit of that approach and will be officially launched at the event .
Moreover , to bridge the information gap among enterprises along the industry chain , Sichuan Industrial Design Cloud Platform will launch a service platform for identification and resolution in industry internet at the event , in order to promote coordinated development .
The event is organized by Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Economic and Information Technology and Chengdu New Economic Development Commission , hosted by Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Business Daily .

CHENGDU, China, Nov. 2. /PRNewswire/. Southwest China's Chengdu is to hold a special event for intelligent manufacturing on November 2, as the city hastens digital transformation of the manufacturing industry.
The event, as a part of the 2020 Chengdu New Economy Double Thousand Project, will focus on how advanced technologies, like AI, 5G, big data and internet of things (IoT) can play a role in the upgrading of manufacturing.
100 new products and 100 new scenes centering on these fields will be unveiled, demonstrating the opportunities in Chengdu as well as offering a stage for local new economy companies.
IoT and intelligent sensing are set to change the ways of our production and life. At the event, Chengdu Hikvision Digital Technology will showcase how IoT and big data, powered by its video technology, can be applied in various scenes including autonomous driving, facial recognition, drone cruising, and automatic drip irrigation. Chengdu Ada Space Cloud is to demonstrate its comprehensive management platform for satellite data applications.
Technologies like 5G and IoT are essential for the digital transformation of manufacturing. At the event, Siemens will show how it builds digitalized factories, and local conglomerate Tongwei will unveil its intelligent connected factory for solar batteries.
Keynote speaker Li Yizhong, former minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and chairman of China Federation of Industrial Economics, will share his expertise on the strategies of promoting digital and intelligent manufacturing.
On that issue Chengdu has an innovative approach, which is to build an ecosystem for innovation in industrial internet. The Chengdu Public Service Platform for Industrial Internet, which brings together the premium industrial internet resources from government, enterprises and research institutes, is the most recent fruit of that approach and will be officially launched at the event.
Moreover, to bridge the information gap among enterprises along the industry chain, Sichuan Industrial Design Cloud Platform will launch a service platform for identification and resolution in industry internet at the event, in order to promote coordinated development.
The event is organized by Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Economic and Information Technology and Chengdu New Economic Development Commission, hosted by Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, and carried out by National Business Daily.


tass--2020-11-02--CGTN Explainer: What's China's roadmap for the next 15 years?

BEIJING , Nov. 2 .
/PRNewswire/ .
One of China 's most important political meetings of the year concluded on October 29 .
It was the fifth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China ( CPC ) .
CGTN analyzed the key words and phrases from the communique released after the session .
Here 's a quick look at what it offers !
The word `` development '' was mentioned 72 times .
This included terms like `` high-quality development '' , `` social and economic development , '' `` green development '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last one refers to the `` double development dynamic '' – the idea of domestic and international circulation complementing each other .
In second place , the word `` Economy '' was mentioned 37 times , followed by `` Socialism '' , mentioned 25 times .
The fifth plenary session also proposed major social and economic development targets for the next five years – which will be covered by the 14th Five-Year Plan ( 2021-2025 ) .
The session also put forward a set of long-term objectives for China to basically achieve socialist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China 's per capita GDP will have reached that of moderately developed countries , the communique said .
The country 's middle-income population will have greatly expanded , and China 's economic and technological strength , as well as its composite national strength , will have increased significantly , it said .
The session also reviewed achievements made during the 13th Five-Year Plan , from 2016 to 2020 .
This year , China 's GDP is expected to exceed 100 trillion yuan .
And over the past five years , 55.75 million Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @

BEIJING, Nov. 2. /PRNewswire/. One of China's most important political meetings of the year concluded on October 29. It was the fifth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
CGTN analyzed the key words and phrases from the communique released after the session. Here's a quick look at what it offers! The word "development" was mentioned 72 times. This included terms like "high-quality development", "social and economic development," "green development" and "new development pattern." This last one refers to the "double development dynamic" – the idea of domestic and international circulation complementing each other.
In second place, the word "Economy" was mentioned 37 times, followed by "Socialism", mentioned 25 times. The fifth plenary session also proposed major social and economic development targets for the next five years – which will be covered by the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The session also put forward a set of long-term objectives for China to basically achieve socialist modernization by 2035.
By then, China's per capita GDP will have reached that of moderately developed countries, the communique said. The country's middle-income population will have greatly expanded, and China's economic and technological strength, as well as its composite national strength, will have increased significantly, it said.
The session also reviewed achievements made during the 13th Five-Year Plan, from 2016 to 2020. This year, China's GDP is expected to exceed 100 trillion yuan. And over the past five years, 55.75 million Chinese rural residents have shaken off poverty.


tass--2020-11-02--10 people die, three go missing over tropical storm in Philippines

BANGKOK , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
At least 10 people died and three gone missing in the Goni ( @ @ @ @ @ the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Philippines told journalists Monday .
According @ @ @ @ @ victims , including a five-year old child , lived in the Albay province .
The @ @ @ @ @ the Guinobatan municipality .
One more person died in the Catanduanes provine .
One person @ @ @ @ @ tropical storm affected over 372,00 families , or 2 million people .
Almost 390,000 people @ @ @ @ @ damage is still being assessed .
Almost 8,500 houses have reportedly been cut from electric @ @ @ @ @ , the Goni super typhoon hit shore in Philippines ’ province of Catanduanes , downgrading @ @ @ @ @ and then to a tropical storm .
The wind speed in the storm ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , with gusts of up to 47.2 m/s .

BANGKOK, November 2. /TASS/. At least 10 people died and three gone missing in the Goni (Rolly) tropical storm, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Philippines told journalists Monday.
According to the Council, nine victims, including a five-year old child, lived in the Albay province. The three missing persons come from the Guinobatan municipality. One more person died in the Catanduanes provine. One person is reported injured.
The tropical storm affected over 372,00 families, or 2 million people. Almost 390,000 people have been evacuated. The damage is still being assessed. Almost 8,500 houses have reportedly been cut from electric power.
On November 1, the Goni super typhoon hit shore in Philippines’ province of Catanduanes, downgrading first to a normal typhoon and then to a tropical storm. The wind speed in the storm’s epicenter was about 34.7 m/s, with gusts of up to 47.2 m/s.


tass--2020-11-02--Two churches burn overnight in Canada

Two churches burn overnight in Canada

OTTAWA , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
Fire broke out in two churches southwestern Ontario , Canada Sunday , CTV @ @ @ @ @ report , the authorities do not rule out possible arson .
The fires in churches @ @ @ @ @ away from each other , began six hours apart .
While the fire burned both @ @ @ @ @ there have been casualties , the police said .

OTTAWA, November 2. /TASS/. Fire broke out in two churches southwestern Ontario, Canada Sunday, CTV reported. According to the report, the authorities do not rule out possible arson.
The fires in churches, located just seven kilometers away from each other, began six hours apart. While the fire burned both buildings to the ground, there have been casualties, the police said.
An investigation is underway.


tass--2020-11-02--Moldova’s Sandu leads with 35.52% of votes after 99% of ballots counted

TASS , November 2 .
Leader of Moldova ’ s pro-European opposition Party of Action and Solidarity Maia Sandu leads @ @ @ @ @ presidential elections with 35.52 % of votes , while the incumbent president Igor Dodon only @ @ @ @ @ , the Central Electoral Commission announced Monday after counting 99.1 % of ballots .
According @ @ @ @ @ Usaty , leader of the Our Party and mayor of Moldova ’ s second-largest city @ @ @ @ @ place with 16.98 % of votes .

TASS, November 2. Leader of Moldova’s pro-European opposition Party of Action and Solidarity Maia Sandu leads in the first round of presidential elections with 35.52% of votes, while the incumbent president Igor Dodon only secured 33.08% of votes, the Central Electoral Commission announced Monday after counting 99.1% of ballots.
According to the Commission, Renato Usaty, leader of the Our Party and mayor of Moldova’s second-largest city of Beltsy takes the third place with 16.98% of votes.


tass--2020-11-03--Russia’s new super-heavy rocket to outshine rivals by efficiency — Roscosmos chief

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
A super-heavy carrier rocket Russia is developing will be more reliable and efficient and cheaper than its rivals being created by other space powers , in particular , the United States and China , Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin said in a live broadcast of the program Full Contact on Vesti FM radio station on Tuesday .
`` We must make this launch vehicle simpler and efficient .
Our rocket must be more reliable , i.e .
the statistics of using the engine and other systems that make part of this complex vehicle must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that a spacecraft with humans can be placed atop this rocket and the mission can be carried out .
That is why , our task is not just to make a super-heavy rocket simultaneously with our partners but to make it more efficient and safer , '' the Roscosmos chief said .
Russia will get its super-heavy carrier rocket by 2028 that will be `` much more powerful '' than the Soviet-era Energia launch vehicle , Rogozin said .
Neither China nor the United States that once created the Saturn launch vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity with the rocket Russia is developing , the Roscosmos chief noted .
`` The question is whose carrier will be more efficient and cheaper .
If it is cheaper , it has prospects for the future .
For example , the US Saturn rocket was extremely expensive and that is why its lunar program was closed , '' Rogozin explained .
In late March 2018 , Roscosmos placed an order with the Energia Space Rocket Corporation for developing the conceptual design of a super-heavy carrier rocket .
Roscosmos Chief Rogozin earlier said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be assembled using the principle of a technological building kit where each part of the launcher should be an independent flight element .
Under Russia ’ s federal targeted program , the first launch of the Yenisei super-heavy carrier rocket is due to take place in 2028 .
The first version of the super-heavy carrier rocket is expected to have a lifting capacity of up to 103 tonnes for delivery into the low Earth orbit .
Russia will build a launch pad for the super-heavy carrier rocket at the Vostochny spaceport in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use the new rocket for missions to the Moon , including the landing of Russian cosmonauts on the surface of the Earth ’ s natural satellite .
In Roscosmos ’ estimates , the Yenisei will be able to deliver a 27-tonne payload to the Moon ’ s orbit .

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. A super-heavy carrier rocket Russia is developing will be more reliable and efficient and cheaper than its rivals being created by other space powers, in particular, the United States and China, Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin said in a live broadcast of the program Full Contact on Vesti FM radio station on Tuesday.
"We must make this launch vehicle simpler and efficient. Our rocket must be more reliable, i.e. the statistics of using the engine and other systems that make part of this complex vehicle must convince all of us that it works and that a spacecraft with humans can be placed atop this rocket and the mission can be carried out. That is why, our task is not just to make a super-heavy rocket simultaneously with our partners but to make it more efficient and safer," the Roscosmos chief said.
Russia will get its super-heavy carrier rocket by 2028 that will be "much more powerful" than the Soviet-era Energia launch vehicle, Rogozin said.
Neither China nor the United States that once created the Saturn launch vehicle has a carrier rocket comparable by its capacity with the rocket Russia is developing, the Roscosmos chief noted.
"The question is whose carrier will be more efficient and cheaper. If it is cheaper, it has prospects for the future. For example, the US Saturn rocket was extremely expensive and that is why its lunar program was closed," Rogozin explained.
In late March 2018, Roscosmos placed an order with the Energia Space Rocket Corporation for developing the conceptual design of a super-heavy carrier rocket.
Roscosmos Chief Rogozin earlier said the Yenisei new super-heavy carrier rocket would be assembled using the principle of a technological building kit where each part of the launcher should be an independent flight element.
Under Russia’s federal targeted program, the first launch of the Yenisei super-heavy carrier rocket is due to take place in 2028. The first version of the super-heavy carrier rocket is expected to have a lifting capacity of up to 103 tonnes for delivery into the low Earth orbit.
Russia will build a launch pad for the super-heavy carrier rocket at the Vostochny spaceport in the Russian Far East.
Russia intends to use the new rocket for missions to the Moon, including the landing of Russian cosmonauts on the surface of the Earth’s natural satellite. In Roscosmos’ estimates, the Yenisei will be able to deliver a 27-tonne payload to the Moon’s orbit.


tass--2020-11-03--Russian embassy in Vienna lowers flag in solidarity with Austrians

VIENNA , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian embassy in Austria lowered its flag on Tuesday to show solidarity @ @ @ @ @ victims of the terror attack in Vienna .
`` In solidarity with the Austrian people @ @ @ @ @ Russian embassy in Vienna is lowered .
Our thoughts are with the victims ’ families @ @ @ @ @ via Twitter .
On Tuesday , Austria declared a three-day mourning for victims of the @ @ @ @ @ In Vienna on Monday night , a string of shootings broke out at six locations @ @ @ @ @ where the central synagogue is situated .
Four people were killed and 15 were wounded @ @ @ @ @ .
One of the attackers was shot by the police .
According to law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ carried out by several heavily-armed gunmen .
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Federal Minister of @ @ @ @ @ the attack an act of terrorism .
Residents were recommended to stay indoors and avoid @ @ @

VIENNA, November 3. /TASS/. The Russian embassy in Austria lowered its flag on Tuesday to show solidarity with the Austrian people mourning victims of the terror attack in Vienna.
"In solidarity with the Austrian people, the flag by the Russian embassy in Vienna is lowered. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families," the embassy informed via Twitter.
On Tuesday, Austria declared a three-day mourning for victims of the terror attack in Vienna.
In Vienna on Monday night, a string of shootings broke out at six locations, among them the site where the central synagogue is situated. Four people were killed and 15 were wounded, including one police officer. One of the attackers was shot by the police. According to law enforcement officials, the shooting was carried out by several heavily-armed gunmen.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer labelled the attack an act of terrorism. Residents were recommended to stay indoors and avoid public places.


tass--2020-11-03--Suspect in Vienna shootings detained in Austria’s Linz

VIENNA , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
A suspect in Monday ’ s shootings in the Austrian capital of Vienna @ @ @ @ @ city of Linz , Austria ’ s Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported on Tuesday .
According @ @ @ @ @ man was taken by surprise and did not resist police officers .
Another gunman , @ @ @ @ @ State terror group ( outlawed in Russia ) , was killed by police on Monday @ @ @ @ @ the shootings involved several heavily armed men .
The shootings took place at six locations @ @ @ @ @ , leaving four dead and 15 injured .
The Austrian authorities described the incident as @ @ @ @

VIENNA, November 3. /TASS/. A suspect in Monday’s shootings in the Austrian capital of Vienna has been detained in the city of Linz, Austria’s Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported on Tuesday.
According to the paper, the man was taken by surprise and did not resist police officers. Another gunman, a supporter of the Islamic State terror group (outlawed in Russia), was killed by police on Monday.
According to police, the shootings involved several heavily armed men.
The shootings took place at six locations in Vienna on Monday night, leaving four dead and 15 injured. The Austrian authorities described the incident as a terrorist attack.


tass--2020-11-03--Machete-wielding man detained in Paris

Machete-wielding man detained in Paris

According to police , the man was detained at a hotel in the 11th district of Paris .
Police officers @ @ @ @ @ subway passengers had reported seeing a man armed with a machete at the Pere-Lachaise station @ @ @ @ @ during the detention .
Police are now working to identify the detained man .
A @ @ @ @ @ place in France in the past two weeks .
On October 16 , Samuel Paty @ @ @ @ @ teacher , was decapitated after exhibiting Charlie Hebdo ’ s caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad @ @ @ @ @ freedom of expression .
The attacker was killed by police officers .
On October 29 @ @ @ @ @ Tunisia attacked people with a knife in Nice ’ s Notre-Dame cathedral .
Three were @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
On the same day , knife attacks occurred in the French city of @ @ @ @ @ consulate in the Saudi city of Jeddah .
On October 31 , a Greek Orthodox @ @ @ @ @ shooting attack in Lyon .

According to police, the man was detained at a hotel in the 11th district of Paris. Police officers arrived at the hotel after subway passengers had reported seeing a man armed with a machete at the Pere-Lachaise station. No one was injured during the detention. Police are now working to identify the detained man.
A series of terrorist attacks took place in France in the past two weeks. On October 16, Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher, was decapitated after exhibiting Charlie Hebdo’s caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad during a class dedicated to freedom of expression. The attacker was killed by police officers. On October 29, a 21-year-old native of Tunisia attacked people with a knife in Nice’s Notre-Dame cathedral. Three were killed and several others suffered injuries. On the same day, knife attacks occurred in the French city of Avignon and outside the French consulate in the Saudi city of Jeddah. On October 31, a Greek Orthodox priest was wounded in a shooting attack in Lyon.


tass--2020-11-03--Turkey earthquake death toll rises to 107

ANKARA , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
The death toll of the earthquake in Turkey ’ s Izmir increased to @ @ @ @ @ Disaster and Emergency Management Authority announced Tuesday .
`` A total of 107 people died @ @ @ @ @ were injured , '' the report says .
Previously , 105 deaths were reported .
@ @ @ @ @ people have been released from hospitals , while 147 continue to receive medical treatment .
@ @ @ @ @ at the five destroyed houses .
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake was registered on October 30 @ @ @ @ @ from the Greek island of Samos .
It was felt both in Athens and Istanbul @ @ @ @ @ was followed by several lesser ones .
A total of 1,100 aftershocks were registered , @ @ @ @ @ or above .
The shocks destroyed at least 20 houses in Izmir , and caused @ @ @ @ @ s Neno Karlovasi .
The Turkish authorities provide material aid to victims of the disaster @

ANKARA, November 3. /TASS/. The death toll of the earthquake in Turkey’s Izmir increased to 107, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority announced Tuesday.
"A total of 107 people died in the earthquake, 1,027 were injured," the report says. Previously, 105 deaths were reported.
The agency added that 847 people have been released from hospitals, while 147 continue to receive medical treatment. Search and rescue operations continue at the five destroyed houses.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake was registered on October 30 at sea 19 km away from the Greek island of Samos. It was felt both in Athens and Istanbul. The first powerful shock was followed by several lesser ones. A total of 1,100 aftershocks were registered, some of them magnitude 4 or above.
The shocks destroyed at least 20 houses in Izmir, and caused some damage in Greece’s Neno Karlovasi. The Turkish authorities provide material aid to victims of the disaster.


tass--2020-11-03--Natives of Balkan countries, North Caucasus detained in Austria — Russian ambassador

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Natives of some Balkan countries and the North Caucasus have reportedly been detained @ @ @ @ @ s terrorist attack in the country ’ s capital of Vienna , Russian Ambassador to @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 60 Minutes TV show on Tuesday .
`` There have been reports of @ @ @ @ @ the capital but also in a number of other Austrian cities , '' he pointed @ @ @ @ @ some reports , there are a number of natives of Balkan countries , Muslim countries @ @ @ @ @ those detained .
No details are available at the moment , '' the envoy added @ @ @ @ @ shootings took place at six locations in Vienna , leaving four dead and 15 injured @ @ @ @ @ agencies , several heavily armed gunmen were involved in the shootings , one of whom @ @ @ @ @ .
Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz described the incident as a @ @ @

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Natives of some Balkan countries and the North Caucasus have reportedly been detained in Austria following Monday’s terrorist attack in the country’s capital of Vienna, Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky told Rossiya-1’s 60 Minutes TV show on Tuesday.
"There have been reports of numerous detentions not only in the capital but also in a number of other Austrian cities," he pointed out. "According to some reports, there are a number of natives of Balkan countries, Muslim countries and the North Caucasus among those detained. No details are available at the moment," the envoy added.
On Monday night, shootings took place at six locations in Vienna, leaving four dead and 15 injured. According to law enforcement agencies, several heavily armed gunmen were involved in the shootings, one of whom was killed by police officers. Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz described the incident as a terrorist attack.


tass--2020-11-03--Russia’s state commission approves next expedition’s crew for flight to orbital outpost

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s inter-agency commission approved the crew of the 65th long-term expedition to the International Space Station ( ISS ) , the State Space Corporation Roscosmos announced on its website on Tuesday .
Russian actress to head to ISS in 2021 to star in first feature film in space The next expedition will blast off aboard a Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft from the Baikonur spaceport to the International Space Station in April 2021 , Roscosmos specified .
`` By the commission ’ s decision , the basic crew of the ISS expedition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oleg Novitsky ( Roscosmos ) , ISS-65 and Soyuz MS-18 flight engineer Pyotr Dubrov ( Roscosmos ) and ISS-65 and Soyuz MS-18 second flight engineer Sergei Korsakov ( Roscosmos ) , '' the statement reads .
Therefore , a fully Russian crew will set off for the orbital outpost in the spring of 2021 .
Before that , a fully Russian crew flew to Russia ’ s Mir orbiter in 2000 .
The commission has also approved the back-up crew of the next expedition .
It comprises Roscosmos cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov , Andrei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
Roscosmos Executive Director for Piloted Space Programs Sergei Krikalyov and Head of the Cosmonaut Training Center Pavel Vlasov earlier announced that the crew of the Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft might fully consist of Russian cosmonauts .
The Roscosmos press office told TASS in May this year that the Russian space agency and NASA had signed a contract on the delivery of a US astronaut aboard a Soyuz MS manned spacecraft to the ISS in the autumn of 2020 .
In October , Russian cosmonauts Sergei Ryzhikov and Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and NASA astronaut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was earlier planned that Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr Dubrov would fly to the ISS in the spring of 2021 along with NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei who had been a back-up crew member for Rubins in October 2020 .

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Russia’s inter-agency commission approved the crew of the 65th long-term expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), the State Space Corporation Roscosmos announced on its website on Tuesday.
Russian actress to head to ISS in 2021 to star in first feature film in space
The next expedition will blast off aboard a Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft from the Baikonur spaceport to the International Space Station in April 2021, Roscosmos specified.
"By the commission’s decision, the basic crew of the ISS expedition 65 comprises ISS-65 and Soyuz MS-18 commander Oleg Novitsky (Roscosmos), ISS-65 and Soyuz MS-18 flight engineer Pyotr Dubrov (Roscosmos) and ISS-65 and Soyuz MS-18 second flight engineer Sergei Korsakov (Roscosmos)," the statement reads.
Therefore, a fully Russian crew will set off for the orbital outpost in the spring of 2021. Before that, a fully Russian crew flew to Russia’s Mir orbiter in 2000.
The commission has also approved the back-up crew of the next expedition. It comprises Roscosmos cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov, Andrei Babkin and Dmitry Petelin, the statement says.
Roscosmos Executive Director for Piloted Space Programs Sergei Krikalyov and Head of the Cosmonaut Training Center Pavel Vlasov earlier announced that the crew of the Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft might fully consist of Russian cosmonauts.
The Roscosmos press office told TASS in May this year that the Russian space agency and NASA had signed a contract on the delivery of a US astronaut aboard a Soyuz MS manned spacecraft to the ISS in the autumn of 2020.
In October, Russian cosmonauts Sergei Ryzhikov and Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and NASA astronaut Kathleen Rubins travelled to the orbital outpost. It was earlier planned that Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr Dubrov would fly to the ISS in the spring of 2021 along with NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei who had been a back-up crew member for Rubins in October 2020.


tass--2020-11-03--Superficial deliberations on causes of terrorist act in Vienna improper, diplomat says

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Initial superficial deliberations on causes of the terrorist act in Vienna on Monday are inappropriate , an investigation is needed , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Tuesday in an interview with the Russia-24 TV channel .
`` No initial and superfluous deliberations are appropriate .
An investigation is necessary which is actually conducted now by Austria 's competent bodies , '' the diplomat said in response to a question on causes of this terrorist act .
According to her , the main task of Moscow is to focus on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are doing everything possible in order to obtain timely information from Austrian ministries and agencies and provide appropriate recommendations for our compatriots , '' the diplomat stressed .
In Vienna on Monday night , shooting occurred at six locations , including a site near a synagogue .
Four people were killed and 15 were wounded , including one police officer .
One of the attackers was shot by the police .
As the police reported , the shooting was initiated by several well-armed men .
Austria ’ s Federal Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sebastian Kurz called the attack a terrorist act .
Residents were recommended to avoid public places .

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Initial superficial deliberations on causes of the terrorist act in Vienna on Monday are inappropriate, an investigation is needed, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Tuesday in an interview with the Russia-24 TV channel.
"No initial and superfluous deliberations are appropriate. An investigation is necessary which is actually conducted now by Austria's competent bodies," the diplomat said in response to a question on causes of this terrorist act.
According to her, the main task of Moscow is to focus on the fate of Russian citizens residing in Austria. "We are doing everything possible in order to obtain timely information from Austrian ministries and agencies and provide appropriate recommendations for our compatriots," the diplomat stressed.
In Vienna on Monday night, shooting occurred at six locations, including a site near a synagogue. Four people were killed and 15 were wounded, including one police officer. One of the attackers was shot by the police. As the police reported, the shooting was initiated by several well-armed men.
Austria’s Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called the attack a terrorist act. Residents were recommended to avoid public places.


tass--2020-11-03--Understaffing, swamped hospitals are main issues in fighting pandemic — Health Ministry

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Overloaded hospitals and shortage of medical personnel are key problems in the fight @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus infection in Russia , director of the Department of Emergency Medical Care and @ @ @ @ @ Russian Healthcare Ministry Inna Kulikova said on Tuesday .
`` The main problems are the @ @ @ @ @ the necessary emphasis on the outpatient supply of medicines , personnel shortages and diagnostic shortages @ @ @ @ @ a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection .
She emphasized that the @ @ @ @ @ resources of the domestic healthcare system has grown exponentially .
The Healthcare Ministry official also @ @ @ @ @ to seek other organizational mechanisms which would allow maintaining the appropriate level of accessibility and @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Overloaded hospitals and shortage of medical personnel are key problems in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus infection in Russia, director of the Department of Emergency Medical Care and Health Risk Management of the Russian Healthcare Ministry Inna Kulikova said on Tuesday.
"The main problems are the overload on hospital capacity, the necessary emphasis on the outpatient supply of medicines, personnel shortages and diagnostic shortages," she said at a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection.
She emphasized that the load on infrastructure and the resources of the domestic healthcare system has grown exponentially.
The Healthcare Ministry official also noted that it is necessary to seek other organizational mechanisms which would allow maintaining the appropriate level of accessibility and quality of medical aid.


tass--2020-11-03--Over 1,000 military doctors treating civilian COVID-19 patients

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
More than 1,000 military medical specialists are involved in efforts to treat civilian @ @ @ @ @ abroad , Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a conference call on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ to 2 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccine worldwide in 2021 '' A total of 1,011 @ @ @ @ @ efforts to provide assistance in treating civilian COVID-19 patients domestically and abroad .
Our specialists @ @ @ @ @ and socially significant work , '' he said .
According to Shoigu , 673 medical @ @ @ @ @ Ministry are working at a temporary hospital for 1,420 COVID-19 patients at the Patriot Congress @ @ @ @ @ Moscow Region .
He noted that over 1,000 patients had received medical treatment there .
@ @ @ @ @ military doctors had been sent to healthcare organizations in the Moscow and Kurgan regions in @ @ @ @ @ , 133 military medical specialists are working in two mobile hospitals in Abkhazia and South @ @

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. More than 1,000 military medical specialists are involved in efforts to treat civilian coronavirus patients in Russia and abroad, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a conference call on Tuesday.
WHO hopes to distribute up to 2 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccine worldwide in 2021
"A total of 1,011 military medics are involved in efforts to provide assistance in treating civilian COVID-19 patients domestically and abroad. Our specialists are successfully doing that hard and socially significant work," he said.
According to Shoigu, 673 medical specialists of the Russian Defense Ministry are working at a temporary hospital for 1,420 COVID-19 patients at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center in the Moscow Region. He noted that over 1,000 patients had received medical treatment there.
The minister added that 72 military doctors had been sent to healthcare organizations in the Moscow and Kurgan regions in late October. In addition, 133 military medical specialists are working in two mobile hospitals in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.


tass--2020-11-03--Two individuals detained over Vienna attack, media report

VIENNA , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Two individuals were detained on Tuesday during a special operation in the Austrian city of St. Polten in the State of Lower Austria over attacks in Vienna , the Austria Press Agency reported citing a police source .
According to the source , special forces jointly with the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism ( counterintelligence ) also conducted searches of two houses in the city .
In Vienna on Monday night , shooting occurred at six locations , including a site near a synagogue .
Three people were killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer .
One of the shooters was shot and killed by police , he was a supporter of the Islamic State terrorist group ( IS , outlawed in Russia ) .
As the police reported , the shooting was initiated by several well-armed men .
Austria ’ s Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called the attack a terrorist act .
Residents were recommended to avoid public places .
A large-scale special operation on search and apprehension of perpetrators and possible accomplices is underway in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian Supreme Court declared the Islamic State - IS - ( before 2014 - the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant , or ISIS ) a terrorist organization .
The extremist organization ’ s activities are outlawed in Russia .

VIENNA, November 3. /TASS/. Two individuals were detained on Tuesday during a special operation in the Austrian city of St. Polten in the State of Lower Austria over attacks in Vienna, the Austria Press Agency reported citing a police source.
According to the source, special forces jointly with the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism (counterintelligence) also conducted searches of two houses in the city.
In Vienna on Monday night, shooting occurred at six locations, including a site near a synagogue. Three people were killed, 17 were wounded, including one police officer. One of the shooters was shot and killed by police, he was a supporter of the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, outlawed in Russia). As the police reported, the shooting was initiated by several well-armed men.
Austria’s Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called the attack a terrorist act. Residents were recommended to avoid public places. A large-scale special operation on search and apprehension of perpetrators and possible accomplices is underway in the city.
On December 29, 2014, the Russian Supreme Court declared the Islamic State - IS - (before 2014 - the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIS) a terrorist organization. The extremist organization’s activities are outlawed in Russia.


tass--2020-11-03--WHO hopes to distribute up to 2 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccine worldwide in 2021

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) hopes to distribute up to 2 bln doses of a vaccine against the coronavirus worldwide before the end of 2021 within the framework of the COVAX mechanism , Melita Vujnovic , World Health Organization representative in Russia , told TASS .
`` The WHO is showing a cautious optimism regarding the fact that soon safe and effective vaccines will emerge globally as well as pharmaceuticals which will help in the fight with this pandemic .
For example , with the aid of the COVAX mechanism the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 bln doses of one or several vaccines by the end of 2021 , '' she said .
The WHO representative in Russia noted that it is still early to forecast when the world can return to its usual life .
`` Determination of priorities will have a key significance in order to ensure that the first batches of vaccine doses will be offered first to those who need it the most in all countries , including healthcare and social workers and risk groups , '' she added .
COVAX is an international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations which supports the development of industrial capacities and conducts acquisitions .
According to the program ’ s provisions , high-income countries purchase vaccines thus subsidizing the so-called financed states .
To date , as many as 184 countries have already joined the COVAX mechanism .

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. The World Health Organization (WHO) hopes to distribute up to 2 bln doses of a vaccine against the coronavirus worldwide before the end of 2021 within the framework of the COVAX mechanism, Melita Vujnovic, World Health Organization representative in Russia, told TASS.
"The WHO is showing a cautious optimism regarding the fact that soon safe and effective vaccines will emerge globally as well as pharmaceuticals which will help in the fight with this pandemic. For example, with the aid of the COVAX mechanism the WHO hopes to distribute evenly up to 2 bln doses of one or several vaccines by the end of 2021," she said.
The WHO representative in Russia noted that it is still early to forecast when the world can return to its usual life. "Determination of priorities will have a key significance in order to ensure that the first batches of vaccine doses will be offered first to those who need it the most in all countries, including healthcare and social workers and risk groups," she added.
COVAX is an international mechanism launched by the WHO jointly with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations which supports the development of industrial capacities and conducts acquisitions. According to the program’s provisions, high-income countries purchase vaccines thus subsidizing the so-called financed states. To date, as many as 184 countries have already joined the COVAX mechanism.