Pope Holds Historic Meeting With Iraq's Top Shiite Cleric, Preaches Message Of Unity

Pope Holds Historic Meeting With Iraq's Top Shiite Cleric, Preaches Message Of Unity

Pope Francis meets with Iraq

On the second day of a landmark trip to Iraq, Pope Francis traveled to the the city of Najaf to meet Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, before visiting what is believed to be the birthplace of Abraham.

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Вместо Кипра россияне стали выводить капиталы через ОАЭ. В этой стране сейчас легко получить статус резидента. К тому же, налоговому резиденту ОАЭ нетрудно открыть счета в европейских банках.

Раньше в числе наиболее популярных стран для вывода денег был Кипр. Но в августе 2020 года Россия разорвала соглашение об избежании двойного налогообложения с этим государством. Месяцем раньше то же самое случилось с Мальтой, другим европейским офшором. По данным российского Минфина, только в 2019 году на Кипр ушло больше 1,9 триллиона рублей.

За последние несколько лет из-за ужесточения финансового контроля роль российских офшоров перестали играть и страны Балтии. Например, в 2015 году в Латвии 26% депозитов принадлежало выходцам из стран, не входящим в ЕС и СНГ, а спустя всего четыре года их доля упала до 2%.

В этом эпизоде подкаста «Что случилось» говорим с Анастасией Стогней — специальным корреспондентом The Bell:

  • Как устроена схема вывода денег из России сейчас?
  • Почему самые серьезные суммы уходят (как это ни парадоксально) через страны со строгим финансовым контролем — через США и Западную Европу?
  • Почему отток капитала из страны (про который часто говорят в теленовостях) — это не всегда плохой знак?

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Pope Francis starts a four-day visit to Iraq on Friday. It's the first such papal visit. The goal is to strengthen local Christian communities and build dialogue with Muslims.
Crises in the Caucasus

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In the South Caucasus, Georgia and Armenia are facing challenging times as political crises in each country have intensified in the past week. In Georgia, the arrest of the opposition leader brought thousands onto the streets in protest. And in neighbouring Armenia, the country’s embattled prime minister accused the army’s generals of an attempting a military coup. Rayhan Demytrie explains the challenges of reporting on both events at the same time. In Peru, a scandal over vaccine distribution has shocked the nation. A local newspaper published a list of the names of hundreds of people who had secretly been inoculated well ahead of the vaccination roll-out: including the former President and several government ministers. Dan Collyns reports on "Vacunagate." In the United States, we follow the story of one woman who chose to forego her long-term job as a teacher in favour of a less predictable, nomadic way of life in her campervan. She is part of a growing community of so-called “van-lifers” in North America who have been depicted in the Golden Globe winning film, Nomadland. Sally Howard follows her story. Iceland has the least Covid restrictions in Europe on business and daily life. Prone to living alongside active volcanoes, citizens of this island in the north Atlantic are used to being kept safe with early warning systems and evacuation procedures. Tira Shubart reports on how Iceland is now getting ready to welcome summer visitors –with certain conditions. And we’re in Romania – home to a vast array of birdlife, brown bears, wolves, wildcats, and lynx. Stephen McGrath meets an ornithologist, and reflects on the wonders of the natural world and the destruction it all faces at the hands of humans. Presenter: Kate Adie Producer: Serena Tarling
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Pope says he will visit Iraq as 'pilgrim of peace'

On the eve of his historic trip to #Iraq, #Pope #Francis paid tribute Thursday to those who have suffered from years of violence, saying he came as a "pilgrim of peace".

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Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol

The United States Capitol police have obtained intelligence about a "possible plot" to breach the United States Capitol tomorrow. The United States Capitol security has been beefed up ahead of the attack threat tomorrow. 

The House is voting tonight on the Justice in Policing bill. They won't be in session tomorrow due to the "possible plot."

The National Guard Commander says that the Pentagon took three hours to approve troop deployment after a "frantic" plea to assist at the Capitol, says that "unusual" Pentagon restrictions slowed its response to the Capitol riot. The National Guard commander says he previously got permission to move troops immediately, but on the day of the riot, permission took hours. 

President Joe Biden slams "neanderthal thinking" in response to Texas and Mississippi lifting their covid restrictions. Biden is holding a virtual meeting with House Democrats after compromising on tighter eligibility for relief checks. The Senate is to take up covid relief as soon as tonight, after Biden compromises on tighter eligibility for relief checks. 

Gov. Cuomo is "not going to resign" amid recent harassment allegations and apologizes for his actions "that made people feel uncomfortable." 

The United States death toll tops 518,000 with 28.7 million cases as Texas and Mississippi lift their restrictions including mask mandates. 

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Day 43: Biden blasts Mississippi and Texas for ending Covid restrictions

Biden is blasting states ending Covid restrictions as Democrats try to push Covid aid through the Senate. Plus, the Commander of D.C.'s National Guard testified on the Hill about the chaos during the Capitol Hill riot. We discuss that and more with Peter Baker, Anna Palmer, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Jen Golbeck, Eugene Robinson, and Stuart Stevens.

"I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncomfortable," he said. "It was unintentional. And I truly and deeply...

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Andrew Cuomo made clear that he would not quit in the wake of multiple sexual misconduct allegations against him. 'I’m not going to resign,' the New York governor said at his press conference. 'I’m going to do the job the people of the state elected me to do.' 

The Democrat apologised for engaging in behaviour that made anyone feel uncomfortable, but insisted he had never touched anyone inappropriately. A number of lawmakers of both parties have called on the Democratic governor to resign as the state attorney general investigates the allegations against him. 

'I’m sorry for whatever pain I caused anyone. I never intended it, and I will be the better for this experience,' Cuomo said.

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Revered for helping end the Cold War, Gorbachev received birthday greetings from the Kremlin and other world leaders. But back home, Russians remain divided over his legacy.

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The GOP's Trump Captivity

On today’s Bulwark podcast, Bill Kristol and Mona Charen step in for Charlie Sykes to discuss why Republicans can’t quit Trump, British police shows, and Andrew Cuomo’s scandals.

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The FBI: The Weather(ed) Bureau

No government agency bore the impact of Trump’s wrath more than the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Trump singled out the Bureau, the traditional crown jewel of U.S. law enforcement agencies, for outrageous and vicious slander. Three of the country’s most prominent and thoughtful experts on the FB–Frank Figliuzzi, Andy McCabe, and Asha Rangappa– discuss the damage the last four years inflicted and what the Bureau now needs to do, including to respond to the grave threat of domestic terrorism.

Facebook Ends Ban on Political Advertising
The social network had prohibited political ads on its site indefinitely after the November election. Such ads have been criticized for spreading misinformation.

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Texas Governor Opens Everything, Ends Mask Mandate

--Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott announces the end of COVID guidelines, that all businesses can open at full capacity, and ends the state mask mandate
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Israeli environment minister says Iran caused oil spill that coated country’s coastline

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Gila Gamliel blamed one of the nation’s worst ecological disasters on an act of “environmental terrorism.” But other Israeli government officials, including some in her ministry, expressed skepticism about the claim, according to local media reports.

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