Новости за 22.05.2018

China’s lunar and deep space missions took a huge leap forward Monday morning when a rocket carrying a key satellite to the far side of the moon launched successfully.

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The Republican fury over Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s warning, months ago, about a federal immigration enforcement operation emerged Monday in the form of congressional legislation. Rep. Steve King, Republican of Iowa, introduced the “Mayor Libby Schaaf Act of 2018,” which aims to punish officials who try to “obstruct, hinder, delay, or otherwise impede” law enforcement with up to five years in prison. King, who has a history of making controversial and offensive comments about immigrants... Читать дальше...

A Twitter account attributed to the mysterious and prolific Wikipedia editor Philip Cross has just 200 followers, but why are so many mainstream media journalists rushing to give him (or her) a follow? Two weeks ago RT reported on the mysterious account of Philip Cross. The Wikipedia enthusiast has, for more than 14 years, been […]

On Monday, the Supreme Court dealt a huge blow to American workers, ruling that employers are free to skip class action waivers in mandatory arbitration agreements. Thanks to the Court, millions of American workers will effectively lose their ability to sue their employers.

The hit show about the Founding Fathers is about to hit Washington D.C. Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Tony-winning musical Hamilton opens June 14 at the Kennedy Center, and he’s looking for a couple of dates to the premiere.

AMMAN — The Cabinet on Monday endorsed the 2018 cybercrime law, which aims at limiting cybercrimes to curb hate speech, privacy violation and other crimes, especially those committed on social media platforms. 

An aged mobster pleaded guilty to attempted tax evasion in Brooklyn federal court on Monday for avoiding taxes on $2 million profits from the sale of properties in 2014. Old-fella Salvatore “Sallie” DeMeo – a reputed Genovese crime family soldier – pleaded guilty for failing to pay the IRS $367,000 he owed on the sale...

While Saturday’s royal wedding marked a huge milestone for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, young Prince George also had his own milestone moment.

The Trump administration is doubling down on his description of the Mara Salvatrucha gang as “animals,” using the term ten times in a White House statement after the media storm surrounding the president’s remark. “MS-13 is a transnational gang that has brought violence, fear, and suffering to American communities,” said the White House statement about […]

The region is at risk of a nuclear arms race. Washington needs to stop proliferation before it starts.

pa href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/turkeys-erdogan-says-nuclear-armed-states-threatening-world-204537820.html"img src="" width="130" height="86" alt="Turkey#39;s Erdogan says nuclear-armed states #39;threatening the world#39;" align="left" title="Turkey#39;s Erdogan says nuclear-armed states #39;threatening the world#39;" border="0" /aTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused countries with nuclear weapons of "threatening the world", and criticized the United States's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Читать дальше...

Dear LUMC members,

Fear not, though the near life sucking abilities of exam season are in full swing, the LUMC revision avoidance centre is still here for you, just when you need it most. 

Weekly Plan:

Wednesday - Come along to County Bar at 1pm to find out what’s been going on in the world of LUMC, and then head down to the wall for 2pm. We will be going via the gear shed for anyone that needs to borrow gear. At 5:30pm we will be heading to Boulder UK, meet in Alex Square to get organised. Читать дальше...

Arsenal are entering a new era and, having already waved goodbye to Arsene Wenger and Per Mertesacker, look set to see another experienced figure move away from the Emirates Stadium. The Evening Standard states Spain international Santi Cazorla will leave the Gunners upon the end of his contract in just a few weeks time and will rejoin his former employers Villarreal, returning to his homeland. Cazorla has established himself as a favourite in north London but has endured a wealth of injury issues in recent years... Читать дальше...

At least two of the student victims of a mass shooting at a Texas high school tried to block the advance of a gunman and were killed when he shot through the doors. A classmate of one of the 10 people killed at a Texas high school says Chris Stone and other students tried to barricade the door to their art classroom. Christian Riley Garcia's pastor says the 15-year-old student used his body to keep a closet door closed within the room. Eight of the 10 people fatally shot Friday were students... Читать дальше...

Warriors forward Andre Iguodala is listed as doubtful for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals with a sore left knee

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• A newly reported meeting with Donald Trump Jr. and an emissary for Arab princes is the first mention of a country other than Russia offering help to get President Donald Trump elected.
• Republican donor Erik Prince organized the meeting, according to The New York Times, despite previously testifying that he had no relationship with the Trump campaign.
• This new meeting adds a whole other level of complexity to the special counsel's Russia investigation. Читать дальше...

AMMAN — Workers at UNRWA General Presidency and Field Office in Jordan suspended a planned open-ended strike scheduled to begin on Monday.

The second season includes a story line about a student's thwarted plans to shoot up a school dance.

Siri's getting a makeover — at least that's what the Apple digital assistant strongly hinted at with its responses about the upcoming Apple developer conference.

With a new regime, Eli Apple needs to take advantage of getting a reset after teammate Landon Collins called him out last year.

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has questioned the practicality of the tough conditions set by the US for a new “jumbo” Iran deal after the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the multi-national Iran nuclear deal. Johnson made the statement among journalists in Buenos Aires on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting on Monday. He […]

A regeneration project in one of Scotland’s most deprived areas is to receive £5.5 million of funding.

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Every state has its license plate slogans and signature dishes — but what makes living there truly special? 

From easy access to hiking (and stunning views) in Colorado to Massachusetts' world-class educational institutions, each state brings something different to the table. 

Keep reading to see the best part of living in every US state.

ALABAMA: Two words: college football.

The football rivalry between the University of Alabama and Auburn University is legendary. Читать дальше...

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• The US unveiled more sanctions on Venezuela on Monday.
• The new measures are meant to further restrict Venezuelan officials' ability to sell state assets.
• The move comes hours after an election many regard as fraudulent.

The Trump administration on Monday issued new sanctions on the Venezuelan government, intended to prevent the sale of debt and other assets.

The new executive order "restricts the regime's ability... Читать дальше...