Новости за 01.07.2017

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Pope Francis pushed out the Vatican’s conservative doctrine chief, tapping a deputy instead to lead the powerful congregation that handles sex-abuse cases and guarantees Catholic orthodoxy around the world.

The European Union and Japan were nearing a trade deal, but there were still gaps to overcome as two of the U.S.’ biggest economic competitors look to bolster international commerce.

Target is closing some stalwart brands and creating niche labels to draw shoppers seeking something special.

Telecom Argentina and Cablevisión, two of Argentina’s leading telecommunications and internet service providers, said they plan to merge ahead of the opening of the country’s telecommunications sector next year.

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a stern warning to Hong Kong, saying that challenges to mainland sovereignty won’t be tolerated.

The U.S. and the Philippines conducted a joint naval patrol off the southern Philippines, as a government’s battle with Islamic State-aligned militants is raising fears that the conflict could spread to other parts of the region.

Microsoft will reorganize its global sales group next week, laying off workers, as it refines the business to focus on selling its cloud-computing services, according to a person familiar with the plans.

A surprise trade sending Paul George to Oklahoma City to play with Russell Westbrook shows how the league’s biggest stars see no choice but to band together.

The slowdown in growth suggests China’s moviegoing market may be near its peak, giving Hollywood studios a sense of urgency as Washington and Beijing negotiate a new five-year agreement for access for American films.

For cyclists, some of the best ways to be visible to drivers are also the simplest: bright colors, bright lights and positioning on the road.

Sterile talc, used to treat a lung condition that affects 150,000 Americans, is one of dozens of basic, inexpensive medicines that are in short supply, causing problems for doctors and their patients.

For the first time in the game’s modern era, the top five players in the world—and the top five seeds at Wimbledon—are over 30 years old

After finding other types of exercise too hard or too dull, a Georgia musician discovered his jam with this mellow sport.

Simple adjustments to clothing and taillights can increase visibility and help prevent crashes, according to new research. Here are some tips for cyclists to increase safety. Photo: Trek Bicycle Corporation

Australia and New Zealand have started free-trade talks with the Pacific Alliance, seeking increased market access and reduced tariffs with the Latin American trading bloc.

Doctors caring for 11-month-old Charlie Gard have won permission to discontinue life support despite his parents’ objections, saying he can’t be effectively treated and keeping him on a ventilator could be causing him pain.

The White House revived a governmentwide policy council for space, to be headed by Vice President Mike Pence, with the goal of establishing closer coordination between civilian, military and budding commercial activities beyond the atmosphere.

The billionaire family that owns Brazil’s Odebrecht plans to relinquish its grip over the board and turn all of the firm’s businesses public, as the company battles to emerge from one of the largest corruption scandals in history.

Hundreds of thousands of consumers are getting letters from insurers warning that their health plans will be terminated at year-end, raising alarm at a politically sensitive moment in the health-care debate.

Microsoft will reorganize its global sales group next week, laying off workers, as it refines the business to focus on selling its cloud-computing services, according to a person familiar with the plans.

The scandal surrounding a Malaysian state fund allegedly defrauded of billions of dollars has entangled Yousef Al Otaiba, the United Arab Emirates ambassador to the U.S., according to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

Jerry Brown is the opposite of his father, who made the Golden State the most livable in the country.

Twenty years after the handover, China has reneged on its promises.

The politicians all get something, but poor kids are the losers.