Новости за 22.04.2016

China has vowed to improve industrial safety standards after chemical blasts in the Chinese port city of Tianjin last August killed 165 people.

Many observers fear that not only are we seeing a new Cold War, but that we are also in the throes a new global arms race. This stems from the United States being both wildly over-stretched militarily and wildly irrational.

Japan’s Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday denied media reports that claimed US President Barack Obama would make a historic visit to the Japanese city of Hiroshima in May.

Polish doctors have managed to save the life of a child who was born 55 days after his mother died from brain cancer, Sputnik Poland reported.

An autopsy is scheduled for Prince after he was found dead at his studio compound in suburban Minneapolis.

Ever wondered how a young Uber driver can afford such a nice car? It turns out they could be leasing it or sharing it with other drivers.

Labor's plan to limit the impact of aircraft noise at Badgerys Creek should be seriously considered, an aviation expert says.

The Obamas are likely to arrive bearing a birthday gift for the Queen.

There are 12 nominated members in Rajya Sabha, with seven vacancies at the moment.

Punjab is due to vote early next year to elect the state`s 117-member Assembly.

In-laws demand too much time from hardworking son In warmer weather, my mother-in-law guilt-trips Ed into performing weekly chores such as painting, gardening, window washing, etc. Because of this we have little time alone with our teens or each other. During one of those mandatory family visits, you and your husband should tell his parents what you have told me. Unless you explain to them that they have you on a schedule that doesn’t permit you to spend alone time with your children or each other, they won’t get it. Читать дальше...

We all have goals that we’re trying to achieve — getting into better shape; achieving financial freedom; traveling to a dream destination; and so on. But motivation can be lost, especially in the face of challenges or difficult work. Remember that your thoughts are powerful, and negative thinking can prevent you from achieving your goals. […]

England captain Sean O'Loughlin is looking forward to working with Wayne Bennett, but would have preferred an Englishman in charge.

To mark Spanish book day, The Local gives you the ultimate list of Spain-related books that make excellent gifts.

Niagara Falls ‘coincidentally’ turned purple on the day that music legend Prince died at the age of 57.  A picture of the majestic Falls was posted by Canadian travel company @CanoeTravel, who had stated that the reason for the tribute was Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday. With Prince’s death having occured that morning, people assumed the purple Niagara Falls was to commemorate Prince’s hit song “Purple Rain.” Consequenceofsound.net reports: The account incorrectly stated that Elizabeth’s birthday is the reason for the tribute... Читать дальше...

ENSCHEDE - Twente heeft alles in huis voor een leidende rol op het gebied van robotica. Kennisinstellingen en bedrijven demonstreerden gisteren op de Universiteit Twente diverse robots 'made in Twente', die onder meer al actief zijn in de gezondheidszorg en in fabrieken.

The Chelsea midfielder has revealed his confidence struggles he endured towards the end of Jose Mourinho's reign at Stamford Bridge

The young midfielder has had a record-breaking debut Premier League campaign with Tottenham and has been compared to two of the Three Lions' greatest midfielders

It looks like a life-size Soap Box derby model.

GOP nomination: In the April 21 Section A, an article about the fight for the Republican presidential nomination said there were 91 delegates at stake in Nebraska and Montana combined. There are 63 delegates in those states combined.

A political war of words has broken out between Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom over how to enact new gun control laws in California.