Новости за 12.04.2016

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio may be a bit gaffe prone, but his latest public faux pas strikes some as particularly offensive.

– Governor Ayodele Fayose has reacted to the raging controversy on the 2016 budget – The governor said recent events have vindicated him – Fayose said the ruling APC lacked political will to rule Nigeria Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has criticised the presidency over raging controversies between the executive and legislative arm of government […]

'Donald Trump ... has his eye on the big JOB,' a Clinton press aide wrote in 2000.

Despite a run of three winless games in the league, the Argentine superstar is remaining confident that Barcelona can fight for major trophies come the end of the season

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran and Italy signed a series of bilateral agreements during a visit by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to Tehran on Monday, signaling both countries' desire to restore ties following this year's implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration raised its forecasts for this year and next on West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices in a monthly report issued Tuesday. The government agency said it expects WTI prices to average $34.60 a barrel this year. It previously forecast a 2016 average of $34.04. The EIA also said it expects Brent crude to average $34.73 a barrel this year, compared with a previous forecast for $34.28. For next year, the EIA sees Brent and WTI both averaging $40.58. Читать дальше...

In tonight’s episode, Mother Nature is the source of drama.

Deyonta Davis is entering NBA draft after one season at Michigan State.

After over five years of delay due to data privacy concerns, the European Parliament is on the cusp of approving the setting up of an European air passenger database, deemed as an essential tool in tracking potential terrorists' movements in and out of the continent. But a last-minute amendment has caused a stir in the European Parliament ahead of the key vote on Thursday.

When he spots a red-light camera, he sees red.

The United Nations took a historic step Tuesday to open up the usually secret process of selecting the next secretary-general, giving all countries the chance to question candidates on such issues as how they would resist pressure from powerful nations, tackle sex abuse by U.N. peacekeepers, and improve efforts to achieve peace.

Their bodies were found next to each other in their home, police said.

The European Union will keep on palming off Ukraine with membership promises for at least 20 years, having no intention of making Ukraine a part of the bloc, leader of Ukraine’s Communist party Petro Symonenko told Sputnik on Tuesday.

Primarily known for their work on non-blockbuster TV shows like “Community” and “Arrested Development,” Anthony and Joe Russo were hired to direct “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” for Marvel, and the decision seemingly came out of left field. TV directors with no action movie experience to take on a big Marvel tentpole? Not only did the Russos convince the skeptics, but they knocked ‘Winter Solider’ out of the park, granting further legitimacy to Marvel’s desire to make seemingly off-kilter but collaborative choices. Читать дальше...

Aides to Bill Clinton prepped the then-president on how to answer questions about a possible Donald Trump presidential run nearly 17 years ago, documents released Tuesday show. In October 1999 — the same month that Trump announced on CNN that he had formed a presidential exploratory committee to consider running under the Reform Party ticket […]

Fernando Alonso says there are no guarantees that he will return to racing for McLaren at this week’s Chinese Grand Prix. The double Formula One world champion fractured his ribs in a spectacular crash at the opening race in Australia almost four weeks ago. The Spaniard’s car slammed into the track wall at 200 mph […]

Kayne West has doubled down on his song “Famous.” The rapper caught some heat for the lyrics “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/Why? I made that b**ch famous.” And at his first concert since the release of the album featuring the song, he defended his now-famous interruption of Swift at the […]

One of the world’s longest snakes ever captured has died in Malaysia. The giant snake was found and captured last week at a construction site near Paya Terubong, Malaysia. The snake was a reticulated python, a species found in Southeast Asia typically regarded as the longest reptile. It reportedly measured about 25 feet and weighed […]

On the Lower East Side of Manhattan, on a one-lane street of tenements fronted by fire escapes, the recording space known as Loho Studios hides...

– Senate resumes plenary after two weeks – Senate discussed  national matters – Senate reaffirms their willingness and readiness to work The Senate on Tuesday, April 11, reaffirmed its commitment and readiness to work and hear the pleas of Nigerians. While speaking with journalists, Senator Abdulahi Sabi,the chairman Senate committee on media and publicity, said […]

Congratulations, average working women of the United States! After working an extra 102 days of this year, you have finally closed the gap between what the average man earned last year and what you did. Equal pay, at long last.

Most high-yield downgrades and defaults have been in energy

Hillary Clinton is standing tall, one year after announcing her candidacy for president.

China is actively acquiring Swiss companies. Hainan Airlines, Asia’s fourth-biggest airline, has agreed to buy Swiss airline catering company Gategroup for $1.5 billion.