Новости за 27.02.2018

By reducing the thickness of the type of oil found in Alberta, government officials said they expect volumes through a limited network of pipelines to improve.

Average commuters in the United States saw relief at the pump continue through much of February, but lower retail gas prices might not last, analysis finds.

Total crude oil production from Texas last year topped 1 billion barrels and daily production in December was 5 percent higher year-on-year, data show.

On Feb. 27, 2013, about 150,000 people gathered at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City for Pope Benedict XVI's final general audience.

On Feb. 27, 2013, about 150,000 people gathered at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City for Pope Benedict XVI's final general audience.

Chelsea Clinton turns 38 and actor Timothy Spall turns 61, among the famous birthdays for Feb. 27.

South Korea's central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 1.5 percent, in a widely expected move to allow continued recovery of economic growth.

Sen. Bernie Sanders' son announced Monday that he will run for Congress in New Hampshire.

South Korean prosecutors demand 30 years in prison for impeached ex-President Park Geun-hye over the corruption and influence peddling scandal.

South Korean prosecutors demand 30 years in prison for impeached ex-President Park Geun-hye over the corruption and influence peddling scandal.

Stacey Dash filed paperwork Monday to run for Congress in California's 44th district.

A massive alligator made an unwelcome visit to an apartment in Florida on Monday afternoon, wildlife officials said.

California will allow self-driving cars on the road without a human backup in the car by April 2, state officials announced Monday.

Florida's Senate approved a bill Monday imposing new restrictions on gun purchase, but voted down an assault weapon ban and other measures.

South and North Korean officials agreed to continue making efforts to improve cross-border relations and achieve peace on the peninsula, Seoul said Tuesday.

The Atlanta Hawks took trolling to a new level Monday, creating a Twitter thread of Los Angeles Lakers players from the past.

Two men believed to be stowaways on a plane going from Guayaquil, Ecuador to New York City fell to their deaths, officials said Monday.

Seoul has reduced working hours to 52 hours a week, to improve labor and quality of life for South Koreans who work the second-longest hours in the world.

A federal judge ruled Monday that former drug company CEO Martin Shkreli's actions cost investors more than $10.4 million.

A group led by former Attorney General Eric Holder has sued Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for refusing to hold special elections for two open state seats.

The Minnesota Vikings are going to be major players in the market for free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman replaced several top military commanders in a series of late-night royal decrees Monday.

Many breast cancer patients say they've heard scary stories about radiation therapy, but their actual experience is usually better, new research finds.

With a nasty flu season still raging, it didn't help that this year's influenza vaccine was just 25 percent effective against H3N2, the dominant strain.

There may be a link between asthma in women and changes in levels of female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, researchers report.