Новости за 13.12.2017

Chinese companies are ready to open their offices in Burgas. Interest was voiced to the governor, Vulcho Cholakov, at whose invitation a delegation from Sichuan province was on official visit, the district administration said.

A new report finds growing levels of E-waste pose significant risks to the environment and human health and result in huge economic losses for countries around the world.  Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from the launch of the International Telecommunication Union report in Geneva. The global information society is racing ahead at top speed.  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reports nearly half of the world uses the internet and most people have access to mobile phones, laptops, televisions... Читать дальше...

The pair have teamed as anchors of 'Saturday Night Live's faux newscast since 2014.

Gaza, 13 dic (dpa) - Israel arrestó a Hassan Yousef, un importante líder de Hamas, durante una redada nocturna en su casa en Cisjordania, y volvió a atacar objetivos del movimiento extremista en la Franja de Gaza, informaron fuentes militares israelíes."The Times of Israel" indicó citando fuentes de seguridad que Yousef fue detenido en una de varias redadas. En total fueron arrestados 32 palestinos por su presunta participación en actividades terroristas y disturbios violentos. Los medios palestinos... Читать дальше...

David Von Drehle, Washington Post
Let’s be honest: Doug Jones is likely to be a three-year senator.I don’t want to rain on the winner’s parade. The former U.S. attorney, lifted from hopeless to victory by the accumulating flaws of his opponent, is the first Democrat in a generation to win a Senate seat in Alabama. That’s an achievement. Jones showed enough discipline to avoid a gaffe that might have saved his self-defeating opponent, Roy Moore, a cosplay cowboy and scofflaw who says life was better... Читать дальше...

Now that the dust has finally settled, we take a look back at life during the race for Red Bull X-Alps photographer Honza Zak, the "rookie", if one wants to call him that.

The outbound lanes were closed for an investigation after the shooting, but had reopened as of 8:30 a.m., police said.

A portion of the Dan Ryan Expressway's outbound express lanes were closed to traffic Wednesday morning after a vehicle was struck by gunfire.

Baku / 13.12.17 / Turan:On 12 December the New York-based Committee for the Protection of Journalists circulated an annual report according to which 262 journalists in the world were arrested for their activities. Last year's figure was 259 people. Azerbaijan is among the countries where many journalists are arrested, currently there are 10 people. However, the authorities say that no journalist in Azerbaijan is punished for their professional activities, the report says. The ...

Huey-Burns & Arkin, RCP
Doug Jones’ victory over scandal-plagued Republican Roy Moore in Alabama’s Senate special election delivered a gut punch to Donald Trump, putting the president’s legislative agenda -- and the GOP’s already tenuous grip on the upper chamber -- in jeopardy. Once Jones is seated early next year, Republicans will hold just a perilous 51-49 majority. And while Democrats’ path is narrow, their upset victory in Alabama gives them a shot at gaining control in 2018.

Nicole Gelinas joins City Journal associate editor Seth Barron to discuss the recent bombing at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and how the city is managing the streets in midtown Manhattan to handle not only gridlocked traffic but also the threat of vehicle-based terrorist attacks on pedestrians.

Nicole Gelinas joins City Journal associate editor Seth Barron to discuss the recent bombing at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and how the city is managing the streets in midtown Manhattan to handle not only gridlocked traffic but also the threat of vehicle-based terrorist attacks on pedestrians.

Nicole Gelinas joins City Journal associate editor Seth Barron to discuss the recent bombing at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and how the city is managing the streets in midtown Manhattan to handle not only gridlocked traffic but also the threat of vehicle-based terrorist attacks on pedestrians.

Orange P7 S - Large (2017 EX-DISPLAY)

Here we have a lovely 2017 Orange P7 S bike in Neon Green, size large. This bike is brand new and has only been out on display in our shop for a few months. It has been test ridden a few times round our car park but never ridden on proper trails. It is in great condition but has got a couple of slight marks from being moved around in our shop. The only real mark is on the front rim. Its a little scuff shown on the pictures. We also fitted a set of snazzy... Читать дальше...

Russia’s opposition remains weak and divided — but the latest forum in Vilnius could hint at consolidation down the road. RU

"Just half an hour ago, James (Corden) and his wife, Jules, had a beautiful baby girl," Harry Styles told viewers of 'The Late Late Show.'

Two Nigerian teachers have been shortlisted for the global teacher prize coming up in March 18, 2018. They are among the 50 shortlisted teachers shortlisted.

Two Nigerian teachers have been shortlisted for the global teacher prize coming up in March 18, 2018. They are among the 50 shortlisted teachers shortlisted.

Saskatoon Transit is giving holiday shoppers an option for travelling between malls with the Jingle Bell Express.

Pat DiNizio's brooding and embracing songs helped make the Smithereens music stars with songs such as 'A Girl Like You' and 'Blood and Roses.'

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Everyone makes financial mistakes, but some people know how to work their way out of them.

When it comes to money, bad decisions can pile up and affect you for the rest of your life. Fortunately, these mistakes can be avoided — and even fixed. 

Below are five common financial mistakes that can haunt your money for life.  

Sitting on the markets sideline

While the stock market is soaring to new highs, half of Americans are being left out of the gains. Читать дальше...

He was a former Stormtrooper, she was his boss who got thrown in a trash compactor, and their war is not going to be civil.

Lessons in military manliness and how to respect it have been a part of Syrian education for decades.