Новости за 21.12.2017

CAPE TOWN -  Cryptocurrency, bitcoin on Wednesday sank to a one-week low of R201 531.84 at cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp BTC=BTSP. This caused bitcoin to lose almost a fifth of its value from a peak just three days ago. 

Berlin (dpa) - Ein Video mit wüsten antisemitischen Beschimpfungen gegen den Besitzer eines israelischen Restaurants in Berlin sorgt in den sozialen Netzwerken für Empörung. Bis Donnerstagmorgen hatten fast 300 000 Facebook-Nutzer das Video gesehen, das dokumentiert, wie ein Mann gegen Juden hetzt und den Betreiber des Restaurants in der Nähe des Kurfürstendamms grob beleidigt. Wie die «Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung» berichtet, wurde der Vorfall von einer Freundin des Wirtes gefilmt und der Clip dann... Читать дальше...

Mit einem 129:111 bei den Charlotte Hornets haben die Toronto Raptors in der Nacht auf Donnerstag (MEZ) den 21. Saisonsieg in der NBA insgesamt, den zehnten in der Fremde und den vierten hintereinander gefeiert. Der Wiener Jakob Pöltl war dabei bester Rebounder seines Teams. Er packte achtmal am Brett zu, fünfmal davon in der Offensive.

The Lake County coroner’s office is asking for the public’s help in finding the family of person who was found dead Tuesday in northwest Indiana.

Achese called on both the federal government, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the NNPC to tell Nigerians the truth about the cause of the fuel scarcity.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday ordered the government to complete the process of appointing a new chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) as per rules.

Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday ordered the removal of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Syed Ismail Shah from his post, calling for the appointment of a new chairman within 30 days.

Simon Mignolet as praised Liverpool’s recent defensive record with the Reds not conceding from open play since the draw with Chelsea at Anfield a few weeks ago. The Reds’ back-line has had plenty of criticism thrown its way this season and in the past few years but Mignolet has tried to silent the critics in bringing up our recent defensive record. Indeed, it does seem to have improved a bit – though we’d still like some more additions to it to really shore... Читать дальше...

Durban - ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday gave a glimpse of what his presidency would entail promising tough action against corruption and to fix the ailing state owned enterprises (SOEs).

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a welcome lull in powerful winds that drove Southern California's massive wildfire, crews and homeowners braced for the return of potentially dangerous gusts that could revive the flames. Some residents are watching from afar at hotels and evacuation centers, while others are waiting in their homes and hoping for the best. Katy and Bob Zappala have stayed in their home in Santa Barbara, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, despite a mandatory evacuation order that's been in place since Saturday. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a welcome lull in powerful winds that drove Southern California's massive wildfire, crews and homeowners braced for the return of potentially dangerous gusts that could revive the flames. Some residents are watching from afar at hotels and evacuation centers, while others are waiting in their homes and hoping for the best. Katy and Bob Zappala have stayed in their home in Santa Barbara, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, despite a mandatory evacuation order that's been in place since Saturday. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a welcome lull in powerful winds that drove Southern California's massive wildfire, crews and homeowners braced for the return of potentially dangerous gusts that could revive the flames. Some residents are watching from afar at hotels and evacuation centers, while others are waiting in their homes and hoping for the best. Katy and Bob Zappala have stayed in their home in Santa Barbara, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, despite a mandatory evacuation order that's been in place since Saturday. Читать дальше...

JOHANNESBURG - Steinhoff's share price dropped more than 34% to R4.62, its lowest level on the JSE in 17 years, despite attempts by the retail giant to arrest the two-week slide in its shares. 

The Giants went out and traded for the 32-year-old Evan Longoria, who has rapidly been declining for years.  Please, keep that in mind while I run down their lineup.  Hitting leadoff...Steven Duggar?  Is that the Christian with 52 kids who is cheating on his wife with his butler or some shizz?  Maybe, it's definitely not Christian Arroyo, he was traded.  Hitting 2nd...Joe Panik?  We're only two guys in, but Panik, indeed.  Then will come their newly-minted three-hole hitter, Longoria, followed by the 14-homer... Читать дальше...

The final tax bill passed by Congress does not include earlier proposals affecting graduate assistants and employee tuition assistance programs. However, it includes an excise tax on certain university endowments, including Stanford’s.

In the oil and gas sector, there are two companies that have bonds listed on the Malta Stock Exchange – Medserv plc and Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc. Medserv plc has been well known among the investment community for several years as a result of the initial public offering (IPO) of its shares in October 2006 followed by a debt issuance programme in 2013 as well as a rights issue together with another bond issue in December 2015. Meanwhile, Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc only tapped... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid may head into El Clasico 11 points off LaLiga's summit but leaders Barcelona should be wary of a wounded animal, says Camp Nou icon Xavi. Fresh from securing Club World Cup glory in Abu Dhabi, Madrid host the first league Clasico of 2017-18 on Saturday, desperate to close the gap on their fierce rivals. Reigning Spanish and European champions Madrid have enjoyed a stellar 2017, which Xavi suggests could have led to a dip in performances in the early months of the current campaign, but... Читать дальше...

This is not the review that will tell you not to see a Jessica Chastain movie. Chastain’s take-no-prisoners, full-throttle performances are a pleasure in themselves, and she is at a stage of her career — enjoy it; it never lasts — where she can do no wrong. Somewhere in the next world, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis are actually agreeing on something, and it’s that they really, really like Jessica Chastain. So thinking of it this way, as a Chastain vehicle, “Molly’s Game” is not bad at all. Читать дальше...

Dear Abby: I am estranged from my sister, whom I love dearly. The reason goes back many years. When I was 13, her husband got me drunk and molested me. While I never forgot, I did repress it — possibly due to my age. Time went on, I thought I had moved on and life would continue as usual. Well, five years ago the trauma erupted inside of me. My therapist thinks that possibly what triggered it was becoming a grandmother. I cannot talk to my sister’s husband, let alone look at him. The sight of him makes me physically ill... Читать дальше...

Cape Town - A Grassy Park family wants justice for their son who was allegedly kidnapped and bludgeoned to death for stealing a table and chair.

Anzio Leigh Henderson, 23, was allegedly snatched from his home in full view of his family and taken away on Sunday, and when they saw him a few hours later he had been beaten within an inch of his life.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't feel bad if you don't understand how the new tax bill will affect you. Chances are, your accountant doesn't yet either. From New York to Kentucky to Florida, accountants and tax lawyers are scanning the 1,000 page measure, fielding a swirl of questions from clients and swapping tips via email in their efforts to fully grasp the bill's far-reaching changes. When the House and Senate released the final tax bill late last week, it gave many experts their first look at what will become as vast rewrite of tax law. Читать дальше...

The city of Memphis took down Confederate statues that stood in two public parks on Wednesday — after selling the spaces to a nonprofit organization in order to avoid an arcane legal battle. Memphis mayor Jim Strickland explained the legal maneuver in a statement that hailed the removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest and Jefferson...