Новости за 10.12.2018

KEZMAROK, Slovakia (AP) — Monika Krcova did not want to follow the official guidelines and remain in the Slovakian hospital for four days after her third baby's birth. And so she escaped. Like many other Roma, she tells horror stories about giving birth in the hospital: How doctors at the Kezmarok hospital in eastern Slovakia slapped her face and legs repeatedly during the delivery of her first two children, screaming that she didn't know how to push properly. How in the following days, she was subjected to racist taunts... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is defending the hush money payments made by his former lawyer to two women during his 2016 campaign as "a simple private transaction." He tweeted Monday that if there was wrongdoing, it's lawyer Michael Cohen's "liability" and not his. Federal prosecutors said in a court filing Friday that Cohen "acted with the intent to influence the 2016 presidential election" and at the direction of Trump when he brokered deals to stop women from going public about their alleged affairs with Trump. Читать дальше...

NEW DELHI (AP) — The head of India's central bank resigned Monday amid a growing split between the Indian government and the independent monetary policy authority. Reserve Bank of India Gov. Urjit Patel said in a statement posted on the bank's website that he was resigning for personal reasons. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has disagreed with some of the central bank's decisions under Patel, including a move to restrict lending by debt-ridden banks. Government officials said the... Читать дальше...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A large shareholder at Yelp says it's lost patience with the review site and wants to see the company board reshuffled. In a letter released publicly Monday, SQN Investors said that it wants Yelp Inc. to add some new directors to its board, including shareholder representatives. SQN says it owns more than 4 percent of Yelp's shares. It says it believes "the board has failed to hold itself and management accountable for the company's strategic and operational missteps, repeated missed earnings... Читать дальше...

SINGAPORE (AP) — World stocks fell on Monday as tensions between the U.S. and China over the arrest of a senior executive of telecoms supplier Huawei raised concerns about talks on trade. Reports that a key Brexit vote could be scrapped added to the uncertainty, pushing down the pound. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany's DAX lost 0.4 percent to 10,740 and the CAC 40 in France declined 0.5 percent to 4,789. Britain's FTSE 100 rose 0.3 percent to 6,795 as shares in multinationals were boosted by the drop in the pound. Читать дальше...

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Defying fierce opposition from the United States and a few other nations, nearly 85 percent of the countries at the U.N. agreed Monday on a sweeping yet non-binding accord to ensure safe, orderly and humane migration. The debate over the Global Compact for Migration, the first of its kind, has proven to be a pivotal test of the U.N.-led effort to crack down on the often dangerous and illegal movements across borders that have turned people smuggling into a booming worldwide industry. Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — UK PM Theresa May to address Parliament on Brexit amid reports key vote will be postponed.

KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — The Latest on climate talks taking place in Poland (all times local): 1:05 p.m. The executive director of environmental group Greenpeace International is criticizing the way Poland is presiding over the U.N. climate talks. Jennifer Morgan said Monday the chair of the summit isn't doing enough to ensure countries discuss ramping up their ambition to curb global warming. Poland's deputy environment minister, Michal Kurtyka, faces a difficult task during the two-week talks in Katowice... Читать дальше...

There are no children on the list of dead from the Camp Fire. No teenagers or even young adults have been identified as victims of the disaster. The 46 named victims so far were, on average, 71 years old. The youngest was 39; the oldest 95. Many had physical disabilities and couldn’t flee. Some refused to leave, unable to see, hear or smell the impending danger, or lacking the cognitive abilities to acknowledge it. They were among the 85 people who died in the Nov. 8 blaze, some in their beds, others just outside their front doors. Читать дальше...

As a person who routinely microwaves leftovers, I am sensitive to articles that warn against nuking foods that commonly end up in my fridge as leftovers.

NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of buyout firms is planning to take the travel software company Travelport private in a deal worth about $4.4 billion. Travelport Worldwide Ltd. said Monday that affiliates of Siris Capital Group LLC and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. will pay $15.75 for each of its shares. The Langley, U.K., tech company can seek offers from other buyers through Jan. 23, 2019. The proposed deal is expected to close in the first half of 2019. It still needs approval from shareholders and regulators. Читать дальше...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi high school has banned students from wearing a class t-shirt that lists the names of three seniors who died this year and the dismissive phrase "Bye, Felicia." The Sun Herald of Biloxi reports Pascagoula School Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich on Friday banned the shirts from school property and events. Students on Thursday started receiving the shirts that featured the phrase first used by Ice Cube in the 1999 film "Friday" as a cold way to say goodbye. Pascagoula High School administrators... Читать дальше...

TOKYO (AP) — Prosecutors have charged Nissan Motor Co.'s former chairman Carlos Ghosn, another executive and the automaker itself for allegedly underreporting income. The charges imposed Monday involve allegations Ghosn's pay was underreported by about 5 billion yen ($44 million) in 2011-2015. The prosecutors said earlier that the allegations were the reason for Ghosn's arrest on Nov. 19. The arrest of an industry icon admired both in Japan and around the world has stunned many and raised concerns... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors is fighting to retain a valuable tax credit for electric vehicles as the nation's largest automaker tries to deal with the political fallout triggered by its plans to shutter several U.S. factories and shed thousands of workers. Preserving the $7,500 tax incentive for buyers is crucial for GM as the company pivots from internal combustion engines in favor of building cars powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells. Yet the layoffs and plant closings could imperil GM's push to keep the incentive. Читать дальше...

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — The Latest on the U.N. migration conference (all times local): 10:35 a.m. More than 160 countries have agreed on a nonbinding U.N. migration accord that seeks to ensure the safe, orderly and humane movement of people around the world, over the outspoken disapproval of the United States and several other countries. High-level government delegates including German Chancellor Angela Merkel have given their backing to the U.N.'s Global Compact for Migration approved by acclamation by 164 countries Monday... Читать дальше...

SINGAPORE (AP) — Shares fell in Europe and Asia on Monday after China demanded the release of a senior executive of telecoms supplier Huawei Technologies, as the two sides prepared for negotiations on trade and other issues. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany's DAX lost 1.0 percent to 10,684.93 and the CAC 40 in France declined 0.7 percent to 4,778.18. Britain's FTSE 100 dropped 0.4 percent to 6,753.57. Wall Street was set to open lower. Dow futures fell 0.4 percent to 24,345.00. The broader S&P... Читать дальше...

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — 164 countries agree by acclamation on UN migration accord spurned by the United States and several other countries.

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo prosecutors have charged Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn, another executive and the automaker itself for allegedly underreporting income. The charges imposed Monday involve allegations Ghosn's pay was underreported by about 5 billion yen ($44 million) in 2011-2015. The prosecutors said earlier that the allegations were the reason for Ghosn's arrest on Nov. 19. The prosecutors issued statements also outlining new allegations Monday against Ghosn and Greg Kelly, the other executive. Читать дальше...

Dear Abby: I am an older IT professional (58) who had a very successful career until a year ago. I was part of a major layoff at the company I worked at for many years. I have not been able to find a job in the IT field since. Besides my skills and knowledge in IT, I’m an accomplished handyman with skills in most of the trades. The issue is, my wife is insistent that I get another job in IT — mostly for the benefits. Older IT workers have a very hard time finding work in the field. I’d like to start... Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — A British judge is expected to rule on whether wealthy Indian entrepreneur Vijay Mallya will be extradited to India to face fraud allegations. Judge Emma Arbuthnot is due to announce her decision on Mallya's long-running fight against extradition at Westminster Magistrates Court Monday Further appeals are possible in the protracted legal battle over the Indian government's desire to bring the tycoon back to India to face legal action. He is accused by India of money laundering and conspiracy... Читать дальше...

BEIJING (AP) — China is raising the pressure on the United States and Canada as a bail hearing for a top Chinese technology executive was set to resume in Vancouver. A Communist Party newspaper called Canada's treatment of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou (MUHNG' Wahn-JOH') "inhumane." The Global Times editorial published in Monday's edition followed formal protests by the Chinese government to both Canada and the United States over the weekend. Meng was detained on Dec. 1 while changing planes in Vancouver. Читать дальше...

Raiders officials had no interest Sunday in discussing a CBS Sports report that general manager Reggie McKenzie will not return to the team next season. The report said the Raiders will make changes to their scouting and football-operations staffs this offseason as part of an organization rebuild. The Raiders beat the Steelers 24-21 Sunday, but they remain tied for the worst record in the NFL at 3-10 in head coach Jon Gruden’s return to Oakland. Owner Mark Davis said before Sunday’s game that he was aware of the report but had no comment. Читать дальше...

Left tackle Joe Staley is a former tight end who enjoys receptions as much as he enjoys greasy food. So the nearly 300-pound lineman reacted instinctively in the second quarter Sunday when he saw quarterback Nick Mullens’ batted pass hanging in the air. Staley grabbed the deflection, was tackled for a 5-yard loss and enthusiastically skipped back to the huddle as the Levi’s Stadium crowd roared its approval in the 49ers’ 20-14 win over the Broncos. “The correct thing to do is bat it down,” Staley said, smiling. Читать дальше...

ARIES. (March 20 - April 18): You want something to show for all the grief you've been through, but what would that be exactly? You'll be happier putting the whole thing behind you.