Новости за 26.10.2015

Just further proof that dogs are better than humans

Prices of commodities have started skyrocketing in Kolkata with the onset of the festive season. Pulses prices, which were already at an all time high across the country, have jumped again in the retail markets before Laxmi Puja.

Russia, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Turkey are discussing new ideas for a political transition in Syria to end the nearly five-year war

Great Britain's men make a solid start as they bid to secure a place at the 2016 Olympics at the World Championships.

This article first appeared in the National Book Review

Miranda Seymour, "Hitler at Home by Despina Stratigakos, Review: 'Splendidly Unexpected.'" (The Daily Telegraph) -- This review of architectural historian Stratigakos's biography of Hitler - which was written with access to the closed archives of Hitler's chief interior designer -- shines a light on the Fuhrer's heretofore relatively obscure domestic side. One of Stratigakos' observations: "Oversized armchairs guaranteed that diplomatic... Читать дальше...

BBC Sport reviews the second semi-final at the Rugby World Cup as Australia ease past Argentina to set up a mouth-watering final with New Zealand.

Rob Rains, The Sports Xchange
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 24 -- Center Mikhail Grabovski scored with one minute left in overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 3-2 win over the Blues on Saturday night, their first win in St. Louis in nearly 10 years.

Saunders was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in June and doctors called it "treatable and curable" when the Minnesota Timberwolves made the diagnosis public

From being one of the most powerful and controversial police officers in Punjab for more than 30 years, state director general of police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini was on Sunday suddenly shifted to an insignificant posting.

Elections Canada has not calculated national aboriginal voter turnout yet, but chiefs say the election 'awoke a sleeping giant' amongst the electorate

Life by the riverside isn’t much of a future to aspire to and yet, many are doing their best to earn a living even as they save lives in the process.

A police union called on New Yorkers to boycott Quentin Tarantino movies after the director referred to police as "murderers."

ImageContent(562d4813e4b0443bb5645188,562d46b61400002200c7ac6e,Image,HectorAssetUrl(562d46b61400002200c7ac6e.jpeg,Some(),Some(jpeg)),ASSOCIATED PRESS,Polish Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz addresses supporters after the first exit polls were announced following general elections in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. Kopacz has conceded defeat after an exit poll showed that her pro-European Civic Platform party faced a decisive defeat by the right-wing Law and Justice party.(AP Photo/Alik Keplicz))

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Ukraine's divisive local elections were mired in controversy Sunday after elections in the port city of Mariupol were canceled following irregularities in the vote. As problems mounted and uncertainties grew, one local artist satirized the political contest through the beloved HBO show "Game of Thrones."

Dedicate your day to something bigger than normal, better than average, brighter than ordinary. Trudging through life, going through the motions, has become habitual for so many. Rise up.

Integrate vertically so you thrive horizontally. It's at the intersection of vertical and horizontal where light pours into matter and our real life begins. It's this axis of alchemy that transforms the mundane into the miraculous.

Dare to dedicate.
Live to embody.
Breathe to bless.
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Our collective imaginary BFF Ruby Rose co-hosted the MTV European Music Awards in Milan tonight, and the actress came dressed to the nines for the gig. Her co-host Ed Sheeran showed up for the affair in a classic three-piece suit and sneakers situation, but Rose took the concept to another level in an Armani getup, which is pretty much the only way we ever want to wear a suit again.

NEW YORK — As he considered his growing commitment to activism, Usher only needed to look at the man seated next to him, Harry Belafonte, to know how much more he could give.

Sitting before one of the New York Public Library's heady backdrops

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. -- Buddha

What does the mural or backdrop of your thought life look like?

Buddha says we are shaped by our thoughts -- and truly we are!

Taking time to be reflective and a bit mindful can help you find out what the backdrop or mural of your mind looks like.

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Martin Garrix rocks a red leather jacket while attending the 2015 MTV European Music Awards held at the Mediolanum Forum on Sunday (October 25) in Milan, Italy. The 19-year-old Dutch DJ was joined at the show by Afrojack, Naughty Boy, Tinie Tempah, and Andrea Bocelli. Martin is up for Best Electronic Act against Avicii, Calvin [...]

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) — Police say a 20-year-old man is under arrest for a false report about a boat capsizing on the Wisconsin River.

The Stevens Point Police Department says the Portage County Dispatch Center got a call just after 4 a.m. Sunday that a boat had struck the Verso Corp. dam and capsized. The caller said an unknown number of people were in the water.

Adele’s new single “Hello” is off to a blazing start, and could post the largest ever U.S. digital sales week for a song, according to industry...

The Belgian added to Jackson Martinez's opener to send Diego Simeone's side within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid

With its stock price falling, Valeant Pharmaceuticals will hold a conference call Monday to try to reassure investors it's not doing anything wrong.

They came not knowing what to expect. They returned overwhelmed.