Новости за 13.12.2017

South Sudanese residents of Kapoeta state say they found a way to earn money to feed their families: selling gold. Gold mining is illegal in South Sudan, but locals say it is worth the risk of getting arrested, or buried. They say they might sell as much as 30 grams of gold in a week in a country where six million people are going hungry each day. Gold is found in Kapoeta state’s Ngauro, Namurunyang, Kauto and Napotpot villages, all dozens of kilometers outside Kapoeta town. A 20-year-old man... Читать дальше...

Five things to put on your list, or consider for purchase when it comes to getting that BMXer you know a gift for Christmas. From Dad hats to U-locks & more

Mike Francesa used his third-to-last day on the WFAN airwaves to remind New York sports radio listeners who’s boss. Francesa, when asked by a Brooklyn caller Wednesday whether ESPN Radio host Michael Kay had thanked him for retiring and giving him the opportunity to enjoy top ratings, threw one last punch the way of his...

Bokara Legendre, a solo performer, TV host and self-described “socialite-turned-social activist” died Dec. 3 in her Mill Valley home from an aggressive form of thyroid cancer. She was 77. Legendre built a public persona out of her background as an heiress who was raised by servants in the South, made her way into the tippy top of San Francisco society then evolved into a spiritual seeker who was friendly with the Dalai Lama. Her memoir, “Not What I Expected,” was published in July and in November... Читать дальше...

I’ve got to say, these Winter Meetings have been thoroughly underwhelming. Maybe we’ve just become accustomed to Jerry Dipoto’s rapid-fire trading style, so three days of virtual radio silence feels weird. In any case, this is probably not the sexy acquisition that we’ve all been holding our breath for.

Arriving in Beijing Wednesday, South Korean President Moon Jae-in landed with the hope of deepening economic relations after relations between the two neighbors turned frosty in 2016 over Seoul's use of the controversial Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he was "not impressed" with the statements made by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the issue of the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Citigroup just announced a new class of 120 managing directors in its Institutional Clients Group.

"A promotion to Managing Director is a career-defining accomplishment and each of these individuals makes a remarkable, differentiated contribution to Citi, fulfills our Leadership Standards and embodies our Mission of Progress," Jamie Forese, CEO of the Institutional Clients Group at Citigroup, said in a memo.

The Institutional Clients Group includes, among other operations... Читать дальше...

No one is sure how many nuclear weapons North Korea has or where they are, say experts. So how could they be secured if the regime collapsed?

A forged 13-page document accusing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of sexual harassment apparently copied language from a legitimate complaint filed against recently ousted Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), The Daily Beast reports.

The NDP government has named a prominent member of the Piikani First Nation as its latest appointee to the Provincial Court of Alberta.

The 34-year-old midfielder from Brampton, Ont., helped Besiktas to its second straight Turkish league title in 2016-17.

From the intimate and personal to the vast and far-reaching, spanning life and death and hope and anger and artistry, 2017’s best documentaries captured struggle and triumph and the creative drive. Non-fiction storytelling pushed boundaries and buttons, asking the important questions and inspiring us to seek justice and to broaden our horizons. 10. “Bones of Contention”: Director Andrea Weiss used the search for the remains of legendary Spanish author Federico Garcia-Lorca as a way to ask a bigger question that haunts the nation... Читать дальше...

The Bangladeshi man accused of attempting a suicide bombing in a busy New York City commuter hub will remain in federal custody while he awaits trial on charges that include supporting a foreign terrorist organization, a judge ruled on Wednesday. Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old supporter of the Islamic State militant group, appeared by video for a brief hearing from his bed in Bellevue Hospital, where he was recovering from injuries he suffered when his homemade bomb ignited but failed to detonate on Monday. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Republican tax overhaul (all times local): 3:50 p.m. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says she and her colleagues expect a "modest lift" to economic growth from the tax cuts being proposed by President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Yellen said at a news conference the likelihood of lower taxes is why Fed officials expect the economy to grow at 2.5 percent in 2018. But growth would then slip back closer to its recent 2 percent average. She says the potential... Читать дальше...

New York (dpa) - Die US-Fluggesellschaft Delta Air Lines will laut US-Medien in großem Stil bei Airbus bestellen. Es gehe um 100 Mittelstreckenjets vom Typ A321 neo, berichteten CNN und CNBC am Mittwoch unter Berufung auf eingeweihte Quellen. Der Auftrag könnte noch vor Deltas Investorenkonferenz am Donnerstag verkündet werden, hieß es. Die Unternehmen wollten sich dazu nicht äußern.Die Bestellung hat den Berichten nach ein Volumen von 12,7 Milliarden Dollar (10,7 Mrd Euro) laut Listenpreisen. Allerdings... Читать дальше...

$250,000 HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR IMMEDIATE DISPERSAL TO ASSIST WITH URGENT EXPENSES ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2017)–More than $600,000 currently has been raised via donations to the TSG/Santa Anita & Del Mar GoFundMe account through a world-wide outpouring to help the victims of last Thursday’s devastating Lilac Fire which destroyed eight barns at San Luis […]

An already tense relationship between the United States and Turkey appears to be under more strain after a top Trump administration official accused Turkey of spreading what he called extreme Islamist ideology around the world. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, General H.R. McMaster, said Tuesday that Turkey had joined Qatar as a prime source of funding that contributes to the spread of extremist ideology. "We're seeing great involvement by Turkey from everywhere from western... Читать дальше...

A "regular person" would never get away with shooting an unarmed man who was crawling on the floor, sobbing and begging for his life.

Coach Marvin Lewis couldn't find words to describe how his team came apart. Bengals players called their 33-7 loss to the Bears stunning and embarrassing. The 5-7 Bengals are trying to muster more motivation for a game Sunday at 10-3 Minnesota.

Stephen Piscotty could be headed home as the dominos fall following the Cardinals’ Marcell Ozuna trade.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was happy that much of the money in Roger Goodell's new extension depends on meeting incentives.

Samsung is known for making some good televisions, but more than that they make good LOOKING televisions. How does the MU8000 and MU8500 stack up against the rest? Check out the video to find out.

As a core element of its mission to strengthen transatlantic cooperation, GMF engages the key questions affecting the future of the global Atlantic security architecture. NATO remains an essential transatlantic link and force multiplier for the United States, Europe, and partner nations. Consequently, the future of NATO remains among the West's highest security priorities and a focal point of GMF’s work. Through thorough policy analysis and strategic convening, GMF is able to create a lasting... Читать дальше...