Новости за 25.05.2018

Muslims in Oyo state on Friday, May 25, organised a peaceful protest against the continuous occupation of Palestinian land by Israel as well as the transfer of the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Facial recognition software that spots when someone is lying has arrived and it could soon be utilized to detect terrorists and other non-do-gooders trying to get past security measures at airports, say researchers.

Turkish and US officials on Friday agreed on a "roadmap" for further cooperation to ensure the security of a Kurdish-held city which became a major headache between the NATO allies, according to a joint statement.

Turkish and US officials on Friday agreed on a "roadmap" for further cooperation to ensure the security of a Kurdish-held city which became a major headache between the NATO allies, according to a joint statement. The northern city of Manbij is held by the People's Protection Units (YPG) Kurdish militia, a group which Ankara says is the "terrorist" offshoot of Kurdish hardliners in Turkey. The US has a military presence in Manbij and has provided military support to the YPG in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) extremist group... Читать дальше...

TWISTING and turning through Edinburghs labyrinthian streets drawn inexorably towards the epicentral droog fugue of the Voodoo Rooms.

Yesterday, NRATV posted a YouTube video in which one of its spokestrolls, Colion Noir, accused news organizations of encouraging school shootings. Noir appeared to advocate censorship of the media.

The A’s have 8 players on the DL.

Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! The Elephant Rumblings link roundup will be delayed today, so instead let’s have a quick look at the Oakland A’s disabled list.

There are currently eight players on the DL, six on the 10-day and two on the 60-day. The A’s beat writers have offered some updates on most of them over the last week/month, so let’s see where everyone stands. In particular, you should check out this latest post from Susan Slusser of the... Читать дальше...

PORT CLINTON — Reopening of the Portage River drawbridge on State Rt. 163 has been postponed for a second time because of complications with its drawspans’ replacement, the Ohio Department of Transportation said.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Residents of an Idaho town have been told not to drink its well water amid concerns that a fired municipal worker who killed himself in his home may have contaminated it, officials said Friday. Tom Young, 62, was found dead Thursday by emergency workers who were sent to a hospital after entering his residence in Dietrich. Lincoln County Sheriff Rene Rodriguez said Friday that Young's death has been ruled a suicide and the cause is asphyxiation by nitrogen gas released into the home from a tank. Читать дальше...

On the evening of May 24, three state-run television channels (AzTV, Public and "Kultura"), simultaneously surprising an incredibly unique coincidence in the broadcast network of different TV companies, showed the discussion of "the Caucasian trio" by Rustam Ibrahimbayov"s feature film "Experts". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxrt8yk2lCI&t=4772s The film was shot in 2015, but - ...

The Harley-Davidson Blue Edition is valued at 1.888 million Swiss Francs, making it worth about $1.9 million.

UFC fighter Nick Diaz  was charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation, as well as misdemeanor domestic battery.

NEW YORK (AP) — Energy companies and oil prices took their worst losses in months Friday on reports OPEC countries plan to produce more oil soon. Stock indexes finished an indecisive week with small losses. U.S. crude oil sank 4 percent after multiple reports indicated that Russia and OPEC could start producing more oil soon. They cut production at the start of 2017 following a big buildup in supplies that had pushed prices lower. In November they extended that cut through the end of 2018, but according to reports this week... Читать дальше...

I'll admit that I traditionally haven't been as paranoid as many people in regards to the surveillance powers of digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa or Google Home. Yes, putting an always-on microphone in your home likely provides a wonderful new target for intelligence agencies and intruders to spy on you. That said, it's not like a universe of internet of broken things or smart TVs aren't doing the same thing, before you even get to the problem with lax to nonexistent privacy standards governing... Читать дальше...

Gary Garfinkel, co-head of content acquisitions at Showtime Networks, has died at the age of 55. The executive passed away of an illness at his home surrounded by family, the company said in a statement on Friday. “Gary was one of the most warm and welcoming people I’ve known, and was beloved by everyone who worked with him at Showtime over the past 25 years,” Showtime president and CEO David Nevins said in a statement. Also Read: Showtime Orders Ben Affleck's 'City on a Hill' Starring Kevin Bacon... Читать дальше...

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The Latest on a possible shooting at an Indiana middle school (all times local): 4:40 p.m. An Arizona man says his brother, an Indiana teacher, has undergone surgery after being shot three times when he intervened in a school shooting at his middle school. Indianapolis news media identified Jason Seaman as the Noblesville West Middle School teacher who a student says tackled the shooter after he fired four to six shots inside a science classroom Friday morning. Jeremy Seaman... Читать дальше...

Morgan Freeman is experiencing fallout after eight women accused the Hollywood star of sexual misconduct. “I apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected — that was never my intent,” Freeman wrote in a statement to The Post.

Something for everyone: 10 cool cultural experiences are waiting for you in Montréal.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on a 5-year-old Kansas boy who was reported missing in February (all times local): 3:20 p.m. The Sedgwick County coroner's office has identified the body of a child as that of 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez. Police say the boy's identity was confirmed through an autopsy and dental records. Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay said at a news conference Friday that Emily Glass, the boy's stepmother, showed private investigator David Marshburn where the remains were hidden... Читать дальше...

Oil prices fell Friday as Saudi Arabia and Russia signaled they may boost production by up to 1 million barrels a day to offset lower global supplies

Civil rights activists gathered outside of NFL headquarters and called on team owners to overturn a new policy aimed at stopping player protests during the national anthem. They also encouraged a boycott of the league and its sponsors.

Per an Instagram post from Bucs DE Gerald McCoy, it looks like Vikings WR Stefon Diggs is part of a team of NFL players who will be making an upcoming appearance on a celebrity version of the game show “Family Feud.” Joining McCoy and Diggs on a team of five, it looks like QB Tyrod Taylor, defensive end Arik Armstead and running back LeGarrette Blount. Hmmm…… What do we have here!?! Stay tuned!! @stefondiggs @tytaylor @sacnina91 @l_blount29 @familyfeudabc @nflpa #familyfeud A post shared by Gerald McCoy (@geraldini93) on May 25... Читать дальше...

Harvey Weinstein is out on bail. Incredible. The allowances made at Friday morning’s arraignment — Weinstein turning himself in looking clean and bookish, rather than be taken into custody in a 4 a.m. bust — may set the tone for the entire trial. No detail is too small, as the press, prosecutors and Weinstein himself,...