Новости за 19.09.2015

The Vatican hopes the papal visit to Cuba would will help bring an end to a 53-year-old U.S. embargo and lead to more freedom and human rights on the communist island. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

The Vatican hopes the papal visit to Cuba would will help bring an end to a 53-year-old U.S. embargo and lead to more freedom and human rights on the communist island. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

International company "Brewed Behavior" has created a special coffee blend in Kansas City for the Pope's upcoming U.S. visit at the request of the Vatican. Jillian Kitchener reports.

International company "Brewed Behavior" has created a special coffee blend in Kansas City for the Pope's upcoming U.S. visit at the request of the Vatican. Jillian Kitchener reports.

Beer enthusiasts are breaking out their Bavarian dress and beer mugs as Oktoberfest kicks off with the traditional tapping of the first keg. Vanessa Johnston reports.

CARACAS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition staged small protests in the country's main cities on Saturday to decry the near 14-year jail sentence handed to politician Leopoldo Lopez and galvanize support for the December parliamentary elections they are forecast to win.

U.S. lawmakers urged to take "hands off" approach with Pope Francis when he addresses a special joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives in Washington. Deborah Gembara reports.

The suspect arrested in connection with a spate of shootings along a major highway in Arizona appears in court where he is held on a million dollars cash bail. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered daily water tests and other measures on Saturday to contain an outbreak of cholera that has killed at least six people in Baghdad's western outskirts.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered daily water tests and other measures on Saturday to contain an outbreak of cholera that has killed at least six people in Baghdad's western outskirts.

Migrants on an overcrowded dinghy with no working engine are rescued off the coast of the Greek island Lesbos, saying Greek and Turkish authorities ignored their plight. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

SINGAPORE, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The surprise struggles of Mercedes in Singapore Grand Prix qualifying could be the shot in the arm Formula One needs after a worryingly predictable spell, McLaren's Jenson Button said on Saturday.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen says his side can deal with the pressure of defending their World Cup title

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has to step down but that the timing of his departure must be decided through negotiation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

CARDIFF (Reuters) - Flyhalf Jonny Sexton gave a masterclass in game management as Ireland asserted their Rugby World Cup title credentials with a thumping 50-7 bonus point victory over Canada in their Pool D opener on Saturday.

LONDON (Reuters) - Two Arsenal players were sent off and managers Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho traded jibes as Chelsea ended their mini-slump with a 2-0 win in the latest instalment of the two clubs' spiky rivalry on Saturday.

LONDON (Reuters) - Two Arsenal players were sent off and managers Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho traded jibes as Chelsea ended their mini-slump with a 2-0 win in the latest instalment of the two clubs' spiky rivalry on Saturday.

GLOUCESTER, England, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Inspired by captain Mamuka Gorgodze, Georgia withstood a desperate second-half surge by Tonga to secure a surprise 17-10 win over the Pacific Islanders in their Rugby World Cup Pool C opener on Saturday.

GLOUCESTER, England, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Other teams may now think twice before underestimating Georgia, Kiwi coach Milton Haig said after his side's surprise 17-10 victory over Tonga in their first match at the Rugby World Cup.

SINGAPORE, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Mercedes have all but given up hope of winning the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix after a lacklustre performance in Saturday's qualifying that they struggled to find an explanation for.

CARDIFF, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Flyhalf Jonny Sexton gave a masterclass in game management as Ireland asserted their Rugby World Cup title credentials with a thumping 50-7 bonus point victory over Canada in their Pool D opener on Saturday.

SINGAPORE, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Red Bull were able to put a troubled season and uncertainty over their Formula One future to one side as Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat secured second and fourth on the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday.

GLOUCESTER, England, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Tonga coach Mana Otai said his team's failure to compete at scrums and lineouts were central to their 17-10 Rugby World Cup defeat by Georgia in their Pool C opener on Saturday.

Sept 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Line-ups for the World Cup 1st Round Pool B match between South Africa and Japan on Saturday at Amex Stadium in Brighton, England South Africa : 1-Tendai Mtawarira, 2-Bismarck du Plessis, 3-Jannie du Plessis, 4-Lood De Jager, 5-Victor Matfield, 6-Francois Louw;7-Pieter-Steph Du Toit, 8-Schalk Burger;9-Ruan Pienaar, 10-Patrick Lambie, 11-Lwazi Mvovo, 12-Jean de Villiers (capt), 13-Jesse Kriel;14-Bryan Habana 15-Zane Kirchner Replacements: 16-Adriaan Strauss, 17-Trev

Sept 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Summary from the World Cup 1st Round Pool D match between Ireland and Canada on Saturday at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales Ireland 50 Canada 7 Half Time: 29-0 Scorers: Ireland : Tries: Sean O'Brien (18),Iain Henderson (25),Jonathan Sexton (28),Dave Kearney (35),Sean Cronin (67),Rob Kearney (73),Jared Payne (76) Conversions: Jonathan Sexton (20, 26, 37),Ian Madigan (67, 74, 77) Penalty Goal: Jonathan Sexton (14) Canada :