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Lausanne, Switzerland (dpa) - Russian athletes can compete as neutrals at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided Tuesday in response to a doping scandal.The IOC rulings are as follows:- To suspend the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) with immediate effect.- To invite individual Russian athletes under strict conditions (see below) to the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018. These invited athletes will participate, be it in individual or team competitions... Читать дальше...

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The ambassadorial nomination of a former top national security adviser to President Donald Trump has stalled in the Senate, following a report that she may have misled lawmakers about contacts with the Russians.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the nomination of KT McFarland, who previously served as deputy to embattled former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn, to be ambassador to Singapore in September. GOP leadership... Читать дальше...

Bayern München hat am Dienstagabend mit ÖFB-Star David Alaba den Champions-League-Schlager gegen Paris St. Germain mit 3:1 gewonnen. Deutschlands Rekordmeister musste sich trotzdem in der Gruppe B mit Rang zwei begnügen, da er die Franzosen nur bei einem Sieg mit vier Toren Unterschied noch von Rang eins verdrängt hätte. PSG verabsäumte es, die Gruppenphase mit dem Punktemaximum zu beenden.

Blues went behind to Saul Niguez header in second half Home side equalised through own goal that was created by Eden Hazard Draw and results elsewhere means Chelsea finish as runners-up to Roma in group SEE MORE: Chelsea rejected chance to sign Arsenal transfer target in surprise swap deal offer Chelsea drew with Spanish giants Atletico […]

Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Tuesday, discussing: Tyler Bozak’s health status and slow start to the season offensively The importance of hockey-life balance Ron Hainsey and Patrick Marleau’s impact on the team and dressing room The blue line’s contributions offensively His “rob and do” philosophy of stealing from the best in order […]

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Advancements in a bevy of industries are helping intelligent digital voice assistants like Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa become more sophisticated and useful pieces of technology. 

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are allowing them to accurately understand more information, while upgrades to mobile... Читать дальше...

Ariana Grande finished 2017 only behind Barack Obama as the Twitter user with the most-liked tweet of the year.

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• Republican Sen. Jeff Flake sent a $100 donation to Alabama's Democratic Senate candidate Doug Jones.
• He wrote that the purpose of the donation was "Country over Party."

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, one of President Donald Trump's top antagonists within the GOP, tweeted a photo Tuesday of his $100 donation to Doug Jones, the Democratic Senate candidate in Alabama running against Republican candidate Roy Moore, who is embroiled... Читать дальше...

Les services dont bénéficient les anciens premiers ministres du Québec, qui étaient auparavant négociés entre le premier ministre sortant et son successeur, seront désormais régis par la loi. Québec limite ainsi à un an les services administratifs et de protection dont ils bénéficieront.

Nick Viall is on the lookout for love.

Just over three months ago, the former Bachelor star confirmed his split from Vanessa Grimaldi — whom he met, fell in love with and got engaged to on his season 21 of The Bachelor — in a joint statement to PEOPLE, in which the pair explained, “We gave this relationship our all and we are saddened that we did not get the fairytale ending we hoped for.”

Despite their ended engagement, Viall, 37, is on amicable terms with his ex-fiancée.

“It was unfortunate... Читать дальше...

The 28-year old was solid in 2014.

The Royals have signed right-handed pitcher Wily Peralta to a one-year deal with an option for 2019, according to beat writer Rustin Dodd. Peralta will earn $1.5 million in 2018 with a $25,000 buyout on a $3 million club option with $1.25 million in incentives. The 28-year old had spent his entire six-year Major League career with the Brewers before he was designated for assignment last July. He has a carer 4.48 ERA in 704 2⁄3 innings, mostly as a starter... Читать дальше...

Months after Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was found dead in his California home on July 20, autopsy results reveal precisely what substances were in his system before he took his own life by hanging.

After an Access Hollywood video was leaked during the presidential campaign that showed Donald Trump boasting about kissing and groping women without their consent, more than a dozen women came forward alleging they were victims of sexual misconduct committed by Trump.

The United States urges Pakistan to redouble efforts against terrorism. China is steering the way for electric cars. Beijing is forcing out migrant workers. Democracy under siege in Macau. VOA Asia Business Scene, and smell technology.

Holiday parties where you know virtually no one can be awkward — but they don't have to be. Keep reading for a list of easy holiday party icebreakers.

Summer parties where you know virtually no one can be awkward, especially if you're not sure how to start a conversation with complete strangers. These icebreakers should help you get an interesting conversation going with ease at any barbecue.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Hillary Clinton returned to New Hampshire for the first time since the 2016 election on Tuesday, basking in a warm welcome and brushing off a question about President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claim that rampant voter fraud led to her victory in the state. About 1,000 people waited outside in light rain to meet the former Democratic presidential nominee and get a signed copy of her new book about her failed 2016 campaign, "What Happened." "I love coming to New Hampshire... Читать дальше...

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• Parties where you know virtually no one can be awkward, especially if you're not sure how to start a conversation.
• You could rely on the classic, "So what do you do for a living?" But then you run the risk of coming off as the least interesting or original person at the party.
• The following icebreakers should help you get an interesting conversation going with ease.

Maybe you're interested in making a new professional contact... Читать дальше...

Members of a group of thalidomide survivors accused Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr of belittling them with insulting and degrading remarks during a meeting earlier this year.

BOSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's habit of referring to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as "Pocahontas" is posing a challenge to candidates hoping to unseat the Massachusetts Democrat. Most say they won't use the term. But three of the four aren't shying away from the Republican president's criticism of Warren's claim of Native American heritage. Warren has called Trump's use of the name a "racial slur." She says she never relied on her heritage to gain any advantage. Republican state Rep. Geoff Diehl... Читать дальше...

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Five townspeople are dead in western Guatemala after they were electrocuted while hanging ornaments on a large, artificial outdoor Christmas tree. The spokesman for Guatemala's volunteer firefighters says four men and one woman died Tuesday in the hamlet of El Carmen Frontera, near the Mexico border. Spokesman Mario Cruz says one of the victims apparently touched overhead power cables, causing electricity to surge into the metal-framed tree and electrocute the five young people. Читать дальше...

Paul Scholes believes Romelu Lukaku’s goal in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over CSKA Moscow will be a “real confidence boost” ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday. The Belgium international ended his four-game goal drought with a second-half equaliser at Old Trafford to score for the first time since finding a net in a 4-1 […]