Moderator: A meteorite fall occurred at 5438+05 local time in Chelyabinsk, Russia. So far, more than 1000 people have been injured, and no China citizens have been found among the wounded. Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Ministry of Emergency Situations to help the injured.
Commentary: At 9 o'clock in the morning, a meteorite fell near Satka, Chelyabinsk, at the eastern foot of the Urals Mountains. Many driving recorders and surveillance cameras recorded the scene at that time. Meteorites slide very fast, accompanied by a white light across the sky, making several loud noises when falling. That scene is like a disaster film.
Witnesses expressed shock at the "disaster from the sky" through social networks that day. Some people thought it was a plane crash, while others mistakenly thought it was the outbreak of war.
During the same period: witness
The light was so bright that we couldn't help avoiding it in the car. After the strong light, something flew in the air and there were several deafening noises.
Commentary: The strong shock wave caused by the falling meteorite damaged the windows of nearly 300 houses in Chelyabinsk, including some hospitals, schools and kindergartens. According to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the incident has caused more than 1000 injuries, most of which were minor injuries such as bumps, contusions and abrasions. More than 1, 654, 38+00 people with minor injuries have been hospitalized.
The relevant person in charge of the Consulate General of China in Yekaterinburg told Xinhua that after the incident, the Consulate General immediately got in touch with the emergency department of Chelyabinsk, overseas Chinese organizations, Chinese-funded enterprises and international students, and no reports of injuries to citizens of China have been received.
On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Puchkov, Minister of Emergency Situations, and instructed the Ministry of Emergency Situations to provide immediate assistance to the injured in this incident and assess the losses as soon as possible.
During the same period: Russian President Vladimir Putin
Meteorite falling is not only important to us because of its astronomical significance, although it is very important to experts in related fields. What we need to pay attention to is how to warn the public in advance in the most effective way. As far as I know, so far, no country in the world can effectively monitor such incidents. I will also talk about the impact of meteorite fall on local enterprises and infrastructure. Unfortunately, this incident affected some enterprises, infrastructure, schools and kindergartens, and some people were injured. We need to make a thorough assessment of the impact of this incident. "
Commentary: It is reported that the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Chelyabinsk State Government have dispatched about 30,000 people to participate in the rescue operation.
According to the weather forecast, the lowest temperature at night in Chelyabinsk 15 is-0/4℃. The local government has set up a working group to repair damaged windows as soon as possible to avoid frostbite. After the incident, the Chelyabinsk state government announced that local schools and kindergartens would be suspended, and asked citizens to take their children back from school and stay at home as much as possible.
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs said that they found falling meteorite fragments at three locations in Chelyabinsk. One of them fell into Lake Cooley in Sebal, leaving an ice hole about 8 meters in diameter. Some black hard objects 1 cm square were found nearby, which are estimated to be meteorite fragments. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations issued a warning that local residents should not get close to unknown objects to avoid being hurt by harmful substances carried by meteorite fragments.
According to the website of Russian newspaper Izvestia, the Russian Ministry of Defence received information about falling meteorites a few days ago, but at that time, experts thought that meteorites would burn out before falling to the earth, so there was no alarm. It is estimated that this meteorite weighs 10 to 30 tons.
The staff of Chelyabinsk Zoo told the media that some animals in the zoo began to have abnormal reactions from the night of 14, among which wolves and horses reacted most violently. However, it is not clear whether the abnormal reaction of animals is related to the falling of meteorites.
This meteorite fall also allowed some Russians to find a way to make a fortune. According to Russian media reports, an hour after the meteorite fell, netizens sold so-called "meteorite fragments" on shopping websites. The netizen also has a picture of "meteorite fragments" in his hand, and also marked "selling meteorite fragments, new ones, Sergei, Chelyabinsk" in the product information. He offered 300,000 rubles, or about 6,543.8+0,000 dollars. However, this information was quickly deleted by the website.
Xinhua News Agency reporters Liu, He Yingjun, Lou Chen reported in Moscow. (End)
(Title) The falling of Russian celestial bodies caused a heated discussion.
Moderator: The falling of celestial bodies in Chelyabinsk, Russia on the morning of 15 local time caused a heated discussion among the scientific community and public opinion. "Russian meteorite" has become one of the hottest keywords on Twitter. Scientists and astronomy enthusiasts try to guess what the "whisper" of this visit to the earth is through live videos and news reports circulating on the Internet.
Commentary: According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the celestial body that fell in Chelyabinsk at 7:30-8:00 on June 5438+05 Moscow time was a meteorite.
During the same period: Vladimir stepanov, Director of the Crisis Management Center of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
According to experts' calculations and reports received from various places around 7: 45 this morning, parts of Ural Federal District, Chelyabinsk State, Sverdlovsk State, Tyumen State and Kazakhstan in Russia were affected by the falling of meteorites, and the windows of some high-rise buildings were shattered. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Emergency Prevention and Response System have started to work, and there are currently 20,000 staff members to handle the relevant situation. As of 10: 30 am, the background radiation level in the affected areas has not exceeded the standard, and public facilities such as electricity, communication and transportation are operating normally. Power supply peak appeared in some areas, but this problem has been solved. At present, there are three planes monitoring from the air. Every 30 minutes, the public can know the latest situation through hotline, internet and media. If there are any new problems, they will be solved in time. As I mentioned, all the staff are on high alert. Up to now, citizens have been injured by glass fragments, many of whom were slightly injured, and doctors are providing them with medical assistance. At present, no one needs hospitalization, but all medical facilities are ready to provide medical assistance at any time.
Commentary: Some astronomy enthusiasts said on social networking sites that the asteroid 20 12DA 14 will fly to a place 27,700 kilometers away from the Earth, which is lower than the orbital height of the geosynchronous satellite. The falling meteorite in Russia may be a precursor to the asteroid approaching the earth. However, Russian astronomers denied this statement, because the flying direction of meteorites is from northeast to southwest, and 20 12DA 14 is almost "opposite" to the former.
Xinhua News Agency reporters He Yingjun, Lou Chen and Zhou Sangang reported in Moscow. (End)
Russian astronomers analyze the falling process of meteorites.
Moderator: A meteorite fall occurred at 5438+05 local time in Chelyabinsk, Russia, and so far more than 1000 people have been injured. When interviewed by reporters, Russian astronomers analyzed the process of meteorite landing. Read the report.
Commentary: On that day, many driving recorders and surveillance cameras recorded the scene at that time. Meteorite glides very fast, accompanied by a white light across the sky, and makes several loud noises when it falls, just like a disaster movie. The meteorite fall caused a heated discussion in Russian scientific community and public opinion. Alexander Bagrov, a senior researcher at the Institute of Astronomy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, explained to reporters the process of meteorite landing.
In the same period: Alexander Bagrov, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Astronomy, Russian Academy of Sciences
Meteorites squeeze air when they fall. Just like a person jumping into the water from a very high place, the water seems hard. When objects fall from space to the earth, the air becomes "hard". Objects will explode when they are impacted by air. If the energy is high, the friction between the meteorite and the air lasts for tens of seconds, which is why a piece of smoke can be seen. This is what we saw in Chelyabinsk, with bright lights and thick smoke. Generally speaking, when a meteorite touches the lower atmosphere, it will explode.
Commentary: Baglov said that the phenomenon of celestial falling can be observed several times a year on the earth, but it is rare to fall into residential areas like this. He said that according to the current situation, the possibility of a second wave of meteorite shower in the near future is very low.
Xinhua News Agency reporters Lou Chen, Zhou Sangang and He Yingjun reported in Moscow. (End)
(broadcast on February 16, 12: 30, 13: 00) Today's news (noon edition) (2)
(Title) Putin said that G20 should ensure balanced economic growth and promote employment.
Moderator: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on 15 local time that as the rotating presidency of the G20 this year, Russia suggested that the G20 formulate policies and measures to ensure balanced economic growth and promote employment, focusing on capital market development, world trade financing means and financial supervision.
Commentary: On the same day, when meeting with representatives who came to Moscow to attend the meeting of G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors, Putin said that the financial turmoil in some major economies in the world had a negative impact on the world economy, and the current world economic situation required all countries to take responsible and coordinated actions.
During the same period: Russian President Vladimir Putin
In the current world economic situation, the G-20 needs responsible and coordinated actions. There is no longer a regional and isolated crisis, and the fiscal policies adopted by some major economies in the world have already had an impact on the world economy. No country can stay out of the world economic process, and no country can face the challenge of modernization alone.
Commentary: Putin said that in order to cope with the crisis, the G-20 reached an agreement on taking coordinated measures to support economic development, including strictly restricting trade protectionism, formulating new financial supervision principles, and initiating the reform of international financial institutions. He believes that "whether it can effectively solve the long-term development problem and put forward policies and measures to get rid of the stagnation and uncertainty of the world economy is the main challenge facing the G 20 at present. The G 20 should explore new and effective means to eliminate imbalances and promote economic growth in all regions of the world. "
Putin pointed out that only by implementing clear and transparent deficit and national debt management policies can the government win the trust of investors. Therefore, Russia suggested that G20 should put investment and promote transparent and effective supervision on the agenda.
15 a two-day meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors was held in Moscow. Russia holds the rotating presidency of G20 in 20 13, and the G20 summit will be held in St. Petersburg in September this year.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Yue and Liu Kai reported in Moscow. (End)
(Title) (Oral broadcast+photo) EU approves DNA sampling of beef products.
Moderator: On June 5438+05, local time, the relevant parties in the European Union approved the immediate DNA sampling inspection of beef products to cope with the "horse meat scandal" that spread to many European countries and restore consumer confidence. This sampling plan lasts for 1 month (which may be extended for another two months), and the testing costs are shared by the member States and the European Union.
Member States will conduct DNA sampling tests on beef products to determine whether they contain horse meat. The test samples will mainly come from the retail sector, with 2250 copies, and the test samples of each member country range from 10 to 150. In addition, member States should also test whether horse meat contains the drug Baotaisong which is harmful to human health. Every 50 tons of horse meat should be sampled and tested, and each member country should do at least 5 tests. According to the plan, the test results should be reported to the European Commission before April 15, which will be released by the European Commission through the EU's "Food and Feed Rapid Warning System" for the use of member States.
Recently, some beef products in Europe have been mixed with horse meat, which has caused heated discussion. The EU insists that the "horse meat scandal" is a product mislabeling problem, not a food safety incident, and consumers need not panic. (End)
(Title) new york's manufacturing industry rebounded strongly in February.
Moderator: The report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of new york on June 5438+05 local time shows that the manufacturing index of new york and its surrounding areas rebounded sharply in February, returning to the positive range for the first time since July last year, showing the strong expansion momentum of new york's manufacturing industry.
Commentary: The report shows that the Imperial Manufacturing Index rebounded from negative 7.8 last month to 10.0 in February, which was obviously better than analysts' expectations.
The sub-indices of the Imperial Manufacturing Index also showed a strong rebound momentum. In February, the new order index rose from negative 7.2 in the previous month to 13.3, the highest level since 20 1 1. In February, the shipping index rose to 13. 1, which was significantly better than the negative 3. 1 last month. In addition, the employment index rose to 8. 1 for the third consecutive month, returning to the positive range for the first time since last September.
The Imperial Manufacturing Index covers monthly manufacturing activity indices in new york, northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut. This survey covers a range of industries. Data above zero indicates the expansion of manufacturing activities in the region, while data below zero indicates the contraction.
Xinhua News Agency reporters Huo, Yang Qi and Jiang Hanlu reported from new york. (End)
(Title) Lebanon announced that it will start oil exploration at the end of 20 15.
Moderator: Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Resources basire announced in Beirut on June 5438+05 local time that Lebanon will start oil exploration in Lebanese waters at the end of 20 15.
Commentary: On the same day, basire announced at the press conference that the qualification of companies interested in bidding for Lebanese offshore oil and gas exploration projects will start from 15, and all companies must submit their applications before March 28th. The Lebanese Ministry of Energy and the Petroleum Management Committee will announce the list of companies eligible to bid in the next three weeks. Basire said that the Petroleum Management Committee will announce the first round of exploration license issuance on May 2 this year, and companies will provide bidding documents within six months. The agency will complete the bid evaluation before the end of 20 14 1 and start the contract negotiation in February of the same year.
In recent years, abundant oil and natural gas resources have been discovered in the disputed Mediterranean Sea between Lebanon and Israel. The Lebanese government established the Petroleum Management Committee on 20 10, which is responsible for the development of oil and gas resources along the Lebanese coast. In 20 1 1 year, the Israeli government approved its plan for the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone in the Mediterranean and its maritime border with Lebanon, and prepared to submit it to the United Nations for consideration. This plan conflicts with the relevant plan previously submitted by Lebanon to the United Nations. In order to solve the maritime oil and gas disputes, Lebanon has repeatedly asked the United Nations to help Lebanon and Israel demarcate their maritime boundaries.
Lebanon does not produce oil at present, and its oil consumption depends on imports. In order to change this situation, the Lebanese government has taken measures to encourage foreign companies to engage in offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration in Lebanon.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Shun and reporter Dai Xia reported. (End)
(Title) (News) Renault's 20 12 net profit decreased 15%.
Commentary: The financial report released by French automobile manufacturer Renault Group on June 5438+04 local time shows that Renault's sales in 20 12 reached 4 127 billion euros, down 3.2% from the previous year; The net profit was 65.438+73.5 million euros, down 654.38+05.3% from the previous year.
The goal of the Group in 20 13 years is to increase sales, realize the positive operating profit rate of the automobile department and ensure the positive cash flow of the automobile department's operating activities.
Renault is the second largest automobile manufacturer in France. At the beginning of 20 13, the group announced a slimming plan, and planned to lay off 7,500 people in France before 20 16.
Xinhua News Agency reporters Fu Shanshan, Li Ming and Shang reported in Paris, France. (End)
Peru: Summer Romantic Pool Wedding
Commentary: In Peru in the southern hemisphere, Valentine's Day is a hot summer day. On the morning of the same day, Lima 134 couples gathered in Qinchiluojia Ecological Park in comas District and held a collective swimming pool wedding next to the clear light blue swimming pool.
The wedding began with the national anthem of Peru. The newlyweds formed a "heart" in the swimming pool, holding flowers and exchanging vows. In the applause and cheers of people by the pool, the bride and groom embraced and kissed, immersed in excitement and happiness.
Blue sky, sunshine, blue pool water ... new people dance with happy smiles. The unique swimming pool wedding in Peru in summer is refreshing.
Xinhua News Agency reporters Zhang Guoying, Jia Anping and Gustav Lima reported. (End)
(Title) Key words inventory of year of the snake Spring Festival holiday.
Moderator: I love environmental protection and set off fewer firecrackers. I love CDs and refuse leftover banquets. The Spring Festival in year of the snake has set off a new trend of the New Year in China. At the same time, the consumption of the Spring Festival is booming, which opens a new economic atmosphere for the year. The Spring Festival holiday is coming to an end. Let's look at the key words of year of the snake Spring Festival.
Hot word one: Spring Festival consumption is hot
Commentary: During the Spring Festival, many department stores stepped up their sales promotion and ushered in the "spring" of booming sales and purchases. According to the sampling monitoring of Shanghai Commercial Information Center, from 9th to 12, more than two large and medium-sized commercial enterprises in Shanghai 100 achieved sales of nearly 2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.5%.
At the same time, gold has become the "darling" favored by consumers during the Spring Festival.
Li Yi, Assistant Manager of China Gold Shanghai Flagship Store.
From the first day to the fourth day, sales are rising.
Commentary: Tourism consumption reaches its climax in festivals. The person in charge of a travel agency told the reporter that all the domestic tours they launched were full before the Spring Festival, but this year's Spring Festival tour is still dominated by Zhou Bianyou and short-distance tours, while long-distance tours are popular in the north and south.
Zhou Yingfeng, General Manager of CYTS Exit Center.
One is Hainan, which can't buy tickets every year. At the same time, some skiing like Yabuli in Northeast China, which is particularly cold this year, has also been sought after.
Hot word 2: fireworks and PM2.5
Commentary: This is a set of pictures taken by the reporter on New Year's Eve. A bunch of fireworks are flying in front of the camera, which is not very nice. The pictures taken by this group of reporters at five o'clock on the New Year's Eve also recorded scenes similar to the fire tree and silver flowers. As it was the traditional "Welcome to the God of Wealth" day in China, many citizens rushed to set off fireworks at zero, which was a good sign.
As the fireworks dispersed, the concentration of PM2.5 also rose linearly. According to the monitoring, the concentration of PM 2.5 hours in Shanghai reached 523.7 micrograms at two o'clock in the morning of the first day, and the highest concentration reached 280 micrograms at two o'clock in the morning of the fifth day. Affected by fireworks, the air quality in Shanghai has been slightly polluted these two days.
However, some citizens told reporters that the amount of fireworks set off during the Spring Festival this year is still worse than in previous years. They said that now that everyone's awareness of environmental protection has improved, it is enough to set off fireworks.
During the same period: Ms. Chu, citizen.
There are quite a lot of Shanghai, but I think it is still suitable because of the bad air.
During the same period: Mr. Gao, citizen.
Well, sometimes it's appropriate to put a little, for the Spring Festival.