Новости за 23.10.2015

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A long-delayed bill that would make it easier for corporations to share information about cyber attacks with each other or the government without fear of lawsuits advanced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday with support from members of both parties and the White House.

(Reuters) - Patrick Rodgers, one of the most exciting prospects in the game, continued his impressive start to the 2015-16 PGA Tour by charging into contention at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas on Thursday.

MELBOURNE, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Australia's competition watchdog on Friday raised concerns about Halliburton Co's proposed $35 billion takeover of rival Baker Hughes Inc , saying it was likely to hurt competition in a number of oilfield goods and services markets.

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton's hopes of winning his third Formula One world championship at the U.S. Grand Prix were boosted on Thursday when closest rival Sebastian Vettel said he would have a 10 place penalty on the starting grid.

LONDON (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain will end on Friday with the announcement of new air links between China and Manchester, the northern English city at the heart of efforts to rebalance the British economy.

LONDON (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain will end on Friday with the announcement of new air links between China and Manchester, the northern English city at the heart of efforts to rebalance the British economy.

* Hamilton needs to beat Vettel and Rosberg to take title (Adds Rosberg quotes)

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Police in Round Rock tried for hours on Thursday to corral four emus on the loose that have been roaming through a residential area in the Austin, Texas, suburb and evading capture, a spokeswoman said.

Oct 22 (Reuters) - Patrick Rodgers, one of the most exciting prospects in the game, continued his impressive start to the 2015-16 PGA Tour by charging into contention at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas on Thursday.

LONDON (Reuters) - The Butchers Arms, a small pub near Gloucester in southwest England that serves up pan-fried hake and squab along with pints of beer, has been named the Michelin Pub of the Year 2016, the travel guide publisher announced on Friday.

DETROIT — Car infotainment systems that use voice commands may let drivers keep their hands on the wheel, but they’re still highly distracting.

As the final seconds ticked off the clock at Patriots Point and College of Charleston coach Ralph Lundy realized the Cougars were going to beat nationally ranked Hofstra, his thoughts turned to the conference tournament that the Cougars would play in next month.

NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge ruled on Thursday that holders of $234 million in defaulted Argentine bonds suing for full payment had been treated unequally to creditors who had participated in the country's past restructurings.

Fred Parnell of Alaska wasn't expecting marine mammals on the roadway, so he was shocked when the animal he struck turned out to be a 300-pound northern fur seal.

Philadelphia voters now have extra incentive to go to the polls: They could win $10,000.

The state is 114 days into the budget impasse, but Centre County vocational school representatives said it has minimally influenced how they operate.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Formula One should link up with mainstream American sports like basketball and football to reach new audiences in the United States, world champion Lewis Hamilton suggested on Thursday.

A baby giraffe makes his official debut at the Los Angeles Zoo. Bob Mezan reports.

A baby giraffe makes his official debut at the Los Angeles Zoo. Bob Mezan reports.

A baby giraffe makes his official debut at the Los Angeles Zoo. Bob Mezan reports.

A baby giraffe makes his official debut at the Los Angeles Zoo. Bob Mezan reports.

College of Charleston leaders will consider Friday whether to eliminate 13 currently vacant positions as part of an effort to reduce spending by $1.5 million.

Federal health officials are warning doctors and patients that two hepatitis C drugs from AbbVie can cause life-threatening liver injury in patients with advanced forms of the disease.

ADELAIDE, Australia - Dutch racing team Nuon crossed the finish line first on Thursday to win the 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and their sixth victory in the solar-powered car race.

PATKIA PROVINCE, Afghanistan/KABUL (Reuters) - As Afghan soldiers and police struggle to contain an escalating insurgency that has targeted several cities in recent weeks, the country's special forces are being tested as never before.