Новости за 05.01.2020

Steve Weintz

Security, Asia

This is why you don't skip steps when it comes to nukes.

Key Point: The Tsar Bomb convinced its creator to become an anti-nuclear activist.

On July 10, 1961 Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev summoned the USSR's top nuclear weaponeers and told them to promptly resume nuclear testing. After roughing up America's young new President Kennedy at a Vienna summit in June, Khrushchev was in a mood, according to Andrei Sakharov, to “show the imperialists... Читать дальше...

Earlier, the Supreme Court had extended the deadline for preparation of the final draft of Assam NRC from July 31 to August 31

1. Australia bushfires: Man who survived by pouring water over himself furious at PM  Sky News
2. Australia fires: Strong winds hamper efforts to control flames  BBC News
3. Devastating weekend of bushfires takes death toll to 24 - and fires will burn for months  Daily Mail
4. LIVE: New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia bushfires crisis - Defence Force sent in  NEWS.com.au
5. As the world burns, it’s sad to see so many leaders remain in denial about the reality of... Читать дальше...

Earth is about to have a close encounter of the stellar kind.

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA - Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that Lieutenant–General Qasem Soleimani was a talented and intelligent asset for the Islamic Republic of Iran and today people are well aware of his significant role in the country's security.

If you ever grew up playing minor hockey, or any sport for that matter, you’d know that a certain level of professionalism is expected at all times, both on and off the playing surface. When it comes to playing at the pro level, the way one conducts oneself in that elite environment becomes even more […]

The nuclear accord between Iran and the United Nations Security Council's five permanent members -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the US -- plus Germany was agreed in 2015. It has been hanging by a thread since the US withdrawal in May 2018, despite efforts to salvage it led by the three European nations that remain parties to the deal along with China and Russia.

The striker has struggled to make an impact since Frank Lampard's summer arrival at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea want to keep him unless they can find a replacement.

Just been on bluemoon (Transfer forum).  They're throwing lots of exotic names about and wondering why they haven't signed anyone yet.

Also the Mbappe thread is a laugh. They want him for £200m and think they're the best club in the world so why wouldn't he want to join?

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Buoyed by multiple reform measures undertaken by the government for the realty space, experts feel such steps will help in reviving the sector and generating more employment opportunities. At the same time, some of them also expressed concerns over liquidity situation and said that subdued demand may keep performance of residential realty projects muted. "There was a recent government announcement of Rs 25,000 crore special window to provide funding to stalled housing projects to revive the sectorand also to help in terms of incremental jobs... Читать дальше...

Experts agree use of self-defence as justification for killing Soleimani requires proof of 'imminent attack'.

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Three people, including a 13-year old girl and her mother, drowned in a tank in neighbouring Tenkasi district on Sunday, police said. The tragedy occurred when the girl, her mother and another relative entered the tank for a bath in Panaiyur near Sankarankoil. The girl strayed into deep waters and raised an alarm. Her mother and the other woman rushed to her rescue, but all of them drowned, police said.

The Senior Shia cleric, Sheikh Isa Qassim on Saturday night described the assassination of Lieutenant-General Qassem Soleimani to be originated from bloodthirsty essence of the United States.

Senior Punjab BJP leader Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina on Sunday hit out at Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for his "studied silence" on the mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan, asking where is he "hiding" now. He also said that the attack justifies the amendments made to the Citizenship Act to protect minorities in three neighbouring countries. While the whole Sikh community and India were shocked by the incident, Sidhu has gone into hibernation and has not uttered even a word against his "Pakistani friends", Chhina said. Читать дальше...

Ricky Gervais is back this year to host the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on NBC. Here’s how cord cutters can live stream the show.

We need misfits and rebels and troublemakers.

NSW will do a full review of land management after the fire crisis to "adapt to the new normal".

1. ESPN produces Conor McGregor UFC 246 ad: 'Without Me' – and without Donald Cerrone  MMA Junkie
2. ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone ‘absolutely’ believes he’s a better mixed martial artist than Conor McGregor  MMA Fighting
3. 'He’s like a blown-up balloon!' Khabib manager mocks McGregor over claims Irishman is in 'shape of his life' ahead of comeback  RT
4. VIDEO | See the Conor McGregor ad that aired during the NFL wild card game  BJPenn.com
5. Conor McGregor will win by first-round TKO... Читать дальше...

1. ESPN produces Conor McGregor UFC 246 ad: 'Without Me' – and without Donald Cerrone  MMA Junkie
2. ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone ‘absolutely’ believes he’s a better mixed martial artist than Conor McGregor  MMA Fighting
3. 'He’s like a blown-up balloon!' Khabib manager mocks McGregor over claims Irishman is in 'shape of his life' ahead of comeback  RT
4. VIDEO | See the Conor McGregor ad that aired during the NFL wild card game  BJPenn.com
5. Conor McGregor will win by first-round TKO... Читать дальше...

Heung Min Son has returned to the starting line-up for Tottenham’s FA Cup 3rd Round trip to Championship side Middlesbrough. The South Korean forward has missed the last three games through suspension after his sending off against Chelsea before Christmas and is one of just three changes Jose Mourinho has made from the New Year’s […]

A free trade agreement between Israel and Panama entered into force on January 1, granting preferential market access for goods and aiming to eliminate trade barriers between the countries.
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