Новости за 13.12.2017

Rex Tillerson, the US Secretary of State, last night offered to begin talks with North Korea without any prior conditions in what appeared to be a softening of America's stance toward Pyongyang. The US has previously demanded that Kim Jong-un's rogue regime demonstrate a willingness to consider giving up their nuclear programme before talks. But Mr Tillerson, speaking in Washington, said: "We're ready to have the first meeting without preconditions." He added: "Let's just meet and let's talk about the weather if you want... Читать дальше...

For President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, it was proof that Turkey is the world's fastest growing economy and a warning to 'agitators' who wish the country ill.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un vowed to "win victory in the showdown" against the US with his rapidly advancing nuclear arsenal, state media said Wednesday, after the country's latest missile test heightened global tensions.

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Yesterday, Bangladesh-born Akayed Ullah attempted a suicide bombing in New York City.  Fortunately, he only injured a few people and severely burned his own torso.  Ullah entered the United States on an F4 green card for the brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A deadlocked jury has led to a mistrial in the case of a former Navy commander charged with the attempted rape of a junior officer in San Diego. A judge declared the mistrial Tuesday after a lone holdout kept jurors from convicting John M. Neuhart. Prosecutors say they may retry him. Neuhart was charged with assaulting a Navy lieutenant at her San Diego home last fall. She worked under his command in a helicopter squadron in Guam. Both sides acknowledged that the woman had been drinking... Читать дальше...

A Brazilian appeals court on Tuesday said it would decide on Jan. 24 on an appeal by former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against a corruption conviction that could bar him from running in the 2018 presidential race. Despite the conviction and four other charges of corruption, the leftist icon and former labor union leader remains Brazil's most popular politician and is leading early opinion polls ahead of next year's poll. Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index rallied on the news, first... Читать дальше...

The war on Christmas just got real awkward at the Trump residence.

President Donald Trump has taken a hard stance against the term "Happy Holidays" in favor of the less-inclusive "Merry Christmas" in recent years. His war on Christmas has even sparked an opinion piece from his favorite news outlet, Fox News, titled "Thank you, Mr. Trump for bringing 'Merry Christmas' back to the White House."

SEE ALSO: Someone shaved Donald Trump into the back of their head and it's frightening AF

Well... Читать дальше...

“I had severe diarrhea during my wedding. While reading our vows, liquid poop started flowing out of me.”

Kevin Hart says he'd support The Rock if he chose to run.

North Korea's supreme leader personally decorated scientists who contributed to the development of Pyongyang's most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-15.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved one of Mayor Ed Lee’s final requests, to declare a citywide emergency and fast-track construction of shelters for homeless people. But several supervisors contested and ultimately delayed voting on a second proposal from the mayor, who died early Tuesday morning, to add showers and laundry facilities at an office building on 440 Turk Street where the city’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing is headquartered. Читать дальше...

If you’re looking for a fantastic light show Dec. 13-14, all you need to do is look up. The annual Geminid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. This year is expected to be the best meteor shower ever, thanks to aligning conditions. “With August’s Perseids obscured by bright moonlight, the Geminids will be the best shower this year,” said Bill Cooke, with NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office, in a news release. “The thin, waning crescent moon won’t […]

Prince William and Prince Harry joined the cast of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at the film's European premiere Tuesday, delighting fans who braved the London cold for a glimpse of Hollywood stars and British royalty. Cast and crew were silent on reports that the royal siblings make a cameo appearance in the film. The tuxedo-clad princes walked the red carpet at London's Royal Albert Hall for the black-tie gala, a benefit for their Royal Foundation charity. Royal officials have refused to comment on... Читать дальше...

Prince William and Prince Harry joined the cast of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at the film's European premiere Tuesday, delighting fans who braved the London cold for a glimpse of Hollywood stars and British royalty. Cast and crew were silent on reports that the royal siblings make a cameo appearance in the film. The tuxedo-clad princes walked the red carpet at London's Royal Albert Hall for the black-tie gala, a benefit for their Royal Foundation charity. Royal officials have refused to comment on... Читать дальше...

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• Apple bought Shazam for $400 million, which makes it one of the company's largest acquisitions in years.
• Shazam makes the most sense inside Apple's music division, which falls under SVP Eddy Cue. 
• Apple is unlikely to be interested in Shazam's advertising business. 

Apple has yet to reveal its plans for Shazam, the popular music recognition app it acquired for $400 million on Monday. 

And given the iPhone maker's penchant for secrecy... Читать дальше...

The Office of the German Federal Public Prosecutor General has charged 1st Lt. Franco A. with plotting to kill senior politicians and blame the attack on refugees, the prosecutors' office said in a Tuesday statement.

A Utah teen, who lured his 12-year-old neighbor from home by claiming he needed her help to find his lost cat, has pleaded guilty to the girl’s 2015 rape and murder, according to multiple news sources.

Following his death Tuesday at age 65, Ed Lee was remembered in part for his jokes. Whether the jokes were funny was as clear as anything else in the world of politics. What Lee told, said Board of Supervisors President London Breed in one of her first remarks as acting mayor, were “perfectly timed corny jokes.” In 2016, the mayor was rumored to be on a short list for a cabinet post if Hillary Clinton won the presidential election. Lee, at 5-feet-5, said he was “always... Читать дальше...

US regulators are set to vote Thursday on a plan overhauling rules for internet services providers. The action by the Federal Communications Commission is likely to end so-called "net neutrality." Here are some questions and answers:

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Police have arrested nine suspects on charges stemming from a shootout at a Mississippi apartment complex that wounded three people. Local media report that dozens of shots were fired Monday afternoon at the Bonhomie Apartments in Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg police said three people were injured, with at least one hospitalized in critical condition. Police say the shootings may have involved a dispute between two gangs. By Tuesday, nine people had been arrested, most on charges... Читать дальше...

Radio-Canada a appris que l'ensemble de l'administration publique québécoise peine à réduire le nombre de consultants privés pour ses contrats informatiques. Le nombre de postes vacants en informatique est passé de 488 en 2015 à 707 en 2016, selon les données du Conseil du Trésor.

A honeymooning groom filmed the terrifying moment his bride was savaged by a shark in the Caribbean. Sarah Illig can be seen gliding through the clear blue water when the predator lunges and takes a chunk out of her arm. Video footage shot by her husband Evan Carroll shows Sarah recoiling in pain and swimming...

They had the logo of his Casamigos tequila and came with a note “apologizing ahead of time” if the twins cried.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — NBC Sports California severed ties with former Oakland outfielder Jose Canseco after a series of bizarre tweets about sexual harassment by the pre- and postgame analyst, and the A’s quickly distanced themselves from Canseco’s comments. On Tuesday afternoon, Canseco tweeted, “These women complaining against sexual misconduct are just racist against ugly men.” He followed up with six related tweets that mentioned being beaten and molested by women as “kind... Читать дальше...