Новости за 12.12.2015

CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) — Smarting from last weekend's election defeat, President Nicolas Maduro warned Saturday of a "large-scale crisis" in Venezuela as a showdown looms between the Socialist government and opposition-led Legislature. The Democratic Unity coalition took a two-thirds majority in the vote for a new National Assembly, giving it a powerful platform to combat Maduro's government and potentially shake up institutions friendly to the Socialists.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Freshman Caleb Swanigan and senior A.J. Hammons both scored 15 points to lead four Purdue players in double figures and the 11th-ranked Boilermakers remained unbeat…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Freshman Caleb Swanigan and senior A.J. Hammons both scored 15 points to lead four Purdue players in double figures and the 11th-ranked Boilermakers remained unbeat…

Currently in Paris even basic public demonstrations are against the law due to the three month state of emergency after the ISIS terror attacks. MSNBC’s Tony Dokoupil reports on activists who are still trying to make a difference during the recent...

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DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- As the Des Moines Register prepares to release its key poll in the Iowa primary, Donald Trump slammed the paper calling it "dishonest."

COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — A person of interest has been detained in the investigation of a suspected arson fire at a Southern California mosque, authorities said.

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The energy sector is about to throw up a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity. 

That is according to David Rubenstein, the billionaire cofounder and co-CEO of the alternatives giant Carlyle Group.

"Maybe the greatest energy investing opportunities we've ever seen" lie ahead, Rubenstein said December 9 at the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference in New York.

"Distressed debt is very popular right now."

Carlyle has a series of funds dedicated... Читать дальше...

This is good news! All the countries have agreed to move ahead with an historic climate change agreement.

Most members of the international community adopted a historic agreement Saturday that for the first time asks all countries to rein in their emissions of greenhouse gases. More than 190 nations had been negotiating the deal for about four years in the wake of previous failed attempts. At the core of the pact is a call for a transition toward more sustainable technologies, and that call implies a new push for innovation and investment.

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Many department stores are expected to struggle this holiday season as customers spend on electronics instead of apparel.  

One retailer, Kohl's, is bucking that trend.

Retail research company SCM World said it expects Kohl's to be one of the big winners of the holiday season. 

Macy's, JCPenney, and Neiman Marcus all landed in the "losers" category, along with Staples and Big Lots.

Kohl's is one retailer that has managed to engage customers beyond the in-store experience ... Читать дальше...

Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. didn’t take kindly to a group of thieves trying to steal his wife’s wallet and green card. The Strokes Confirm...

The much-awaited direct Ahmedabad-London flight is set to take off from Tuesday and will be flagged off at the city’s airport by tourism and civil aviation minister Saurabh Patel on Monday.

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Tina Belcher is a queen. A horse-, zombie-, and erotic friend fiction–loving queen, and all I want for her is the best. So, whenever I see Tina lusting after a dude, I want to make sure he’s worth it.

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Tina briefly dates Nathan in "Beefsquatch." But, it turns out that Nathan is dating her only so that he can meet Get on Up news anchor Pam. Nathan is a tiny... Читать дальше...

Gov. Cuomo vetoed a bill state wine and liquor retailers hoped would bring more freedom to sell products online.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Stress is a possible trigger of mild cognitive impairment in older adults that may lead to Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi - An enlarged heart is a likely factor in the death of a 30-year-old inmate jailed since last May in the slayings of two Hattiesburg police officers, authorities said Saturday

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Despite a salary cap and maximum salaries, there is still a big disparity in the NBA in terms of how much teams pay their top players.

But unlike the NFL, where top salaries fluctuate each year because of signing and roster bonuses, NBA contracts are fairly straightforward with just a base salary. The result is that NBA teams have more year-to-year consistency in which players are receiving the most money.

Here are the 30 players who will make the most money on their teams this year... Читать дальше...

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In 2000, Goldman Sachs had 600 traders in New York City making markets in US stocks. Today, that number is down to fewer than 10.

The statistic is one of several nuggets from a Credit Suisse report on how the bank uses technology, following a conversation with chief information officer Marty Chavez.

The analysts estimate that Goldman spends $2.5 billion to $3.2 billion on technology each year, or about 7% to 9% of revenue.

This has big implications for the bank's staff. Читать дальше...

The Red Devils fell to a chastening 2-1 defeat at the Vitality Stadium and the Dutchman blamed his side's defending of dead-ball situations for the shock reverse

'This is true North Manchester community spirit at its best,' say police.

Seven months after toughening penalties for schools whose fans rush onto the field of play, the Big 12 Conference said Friday it will not discipline Iowa State after students stormed the court following a basketball game in a scene that left a newspaper columnist with a broken leg. Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register was knocked over while walking from press row to a postgame news conference Thursday after fans rushed the court in nearby Ames following Iowa State's 83-82 home win over rival Iowa. Читать дальше...

Fashions change, but racism is eternal.

The court of Sitamarhi CJM on Friday ordered the police to file an FIR against former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah over his alleged recent remarks that insulted the Indian Army and the Constitution.

The court of Sitamarhi CJM on Friday ordered the police to file an FIR against former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah over his alleged recent remarks that insulted the Indian Army and the Constitution.

A comparatively small New Gardiner Road Hospital near Income Tax roundabout in the state capital boasts of providing such a facility which even major government hospitals in Bihar don't - dialysis facility.