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As US President Donald Trump is said to be considering a full scale ground assault against the Syrian administration of President Bashar al-Assad, the top UN official has decried the onset of a new global Cold War and warned against “full-blown military escalation” in the war-torn region.

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of Syrians poured into the streets of Damascus on Saturday, dancing and chanting in defiance of what they called the West's "failure" to shake their nation's resolve with airstrikes that jolted the capital only hours earlier. The demonstrations in support of President Bashar Assad were carried live on state TV, which also reported that Syrian air defenses had intercepted most of the missiles fired by the United States, Britain and France to punish Syria's purported use of chemical weapons. Читать дальше...

Last night on a PBC show it was revealed that Mongolian prospect Tugstsogt Nyambayar (9-0, 8) would be returning to the ring on May 26th, as he takes on former WBA "interim" Super Bantamweight and WBC "interim" Featherweight champion Oscar Escandon (25-3, 17) in a bout set to be televised on Fox Sports 1 in the US.The former Amateur stand out from Mongolia has had a promising yet frustrating professional career so far. He's been slowed in his development by injuries but has been horribly inactiv... Читать дальше...

Adam Wieczorek wasn’t expected to beat Arjan Bhullar, much less in history-making fashion.

The 2018 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals saw two major upsets and very nearly a third, perhaps suggesting that Europe's superpowers are far more vulnerable than previously thought. Barcelona? Out. Manchester City? Gone. Real Madrid? Escaped by the skin of their teeth. Bayern Munich? Alive, but not exactly thriving. Roma entered the second leg of the quarterfinals with 50/1 odds of winning the title. Trailing on aggregate 4-1, the heavy underdogs came up big at home with a 3-0 win to shock tournament-favorite Barcelona on away goals, 4-4.

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Media consumption is at a saturation point. After rising for much of the last decade, total digital time spent has been nearly static since the start of 2015. As a result, it's increasingly difficult for content producers to win over minutes of consumers' time.

One platform, though, is poised to move the needle... Читать дальше...

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This hotel provides a free smartphone to use in the city throughout your stay.

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This hotel lets you rent a pet fish if you're lonely.

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This hotel offers a hotline you can call just for bedtime stories.

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• When Costco's shares closed on April 6th they were 9% lower than they had been during their 52 week high.
• While rivals Amazon, Target and Walmart are updating their technology and shipping policies, Costco has been less inclined to undergo a revamp. 
• To improve share price momentum Costco should pay attention to competitors, whilst continuing to maintain a stable business model. 

While Costco (NASDAQ:COST) stock has not tanked, it has been trading below its 52-week high. Читать дальше...

The creator of Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and other comic book characters is seeking an accounting of his funds and demanding restitution.

YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — Wildlife officials in South Dakota and Nebraska are studying why the walleye population is declining at the Lewis and Clark Lake. The fish's downturn has been ongoing for nearly decade, the Yankton Press & Dakotan reported . "Since 2009, population numbers have been going down," said Chris Longhenry of the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department. "There are a number of possible reasons. Right now, we are working on our stocking evaluation." The Nebraska Game and Parks... Читать дальше...

Des infirmières diplômées du Nouveau-Brunswick ne pourront jamais exercer leur métier. Elles sont nombreuses à être incapables de réussir l'examen d'accès à la profession et choisissent de changer de profession. Cette situation préoccupe l'Université de Moncton, alors qu'il y a une pénurie d'infirmières dans la province.

Cell phone video captured a bewildered man at Starbucks this week asking Philadelphia police why they were arresting his two black friends. 

The School Holidays are here and that means fun football at Three Kings United! If you are still looking for something to do, or for your child or children to do, then why not book into our School Holiday Football Camp (6th– 15th Grades).  The Programme is being held from 9 – 3 am, over week 1 and 2 of the holidays and is for boys and girls of all levels and experience.  It starts on Tuesday 17th April. Tomorrow we have the sold out 4 day Real Madrid Foundation Clinics starting at Three Kings United. Читать дальше...

Over $600 million dollars were spent by English Premier League clubs during the winter transfer window. Signing players in January has always proven to be tricky. Even more true in an era of ridiculous transfer fees. The risks of deals during this period are well known! Andres D’Alessandro was the catalyst for Harry Redknapp and Portsmouth’s remarkable survival in 2006. D’Allessandro became an inspiring deadline day signing. Afonso Alves, however, flopped pretty badly after signing for Middlesbrough 24 months later. Читать дальше...

Manchester City are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after ending their troubled spell with a stylish 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Did you hear? There’s a thing about the Raptors and Game 1s. The Wizards are in Toronto. It’s a big deal. Let’s watch.

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A recent cocaine bust in Central America hints at a shift in drug smugglers' strategy