Новости за 07.12.2017

From ghost tours, to books, Halloween costumes to theatre productions – and even a museum – the Jack the Ripper industry is well and truly alive. His is the name given to the unidentified serial killer who was believed to be responsible for a number of murders in and around the Whitechapel district of London between 1888 and 1891. It was during this period that the lives of Mary Ann Nichols (Polly), Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly were so brutally ended. Known as the Whitechapel Murders... Читать дальше...

The parties agreed that necessary steps would be taken before the presentation of Nigeria’s request for consideration by the executive board of the institution.

NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — Court records show a Massachusetts crewmember filed a lawsuit against the Misty Blue less than a month before the vessel sank off the coast of Nantucket. Matthew Lyons, of Fairhaven, filed the $1.5 million lawsuit against the ship and its New Jersey-based owner, Sea Harvest Inc., Nov. 8. Lyons claims he suffered a shattered heel due to crew negligence and the ships "unseaworthiness." Lyons' attorney tells The Standard-Times the lawsuit is based on the legal definition of unseaworthy... Читать дальше...

Rabat is hosting the second edition of Natalis Notabilis from tomorrow until Tuesday, December 12. Around 80 stalls will be set up in the narrow and winding streets of Mdina’s suburb, where one can buy local products and crafts and a variety of Maltese and international Christmas delicacies. The Franciscan Friary will be serving qagħaq tal-għasel (honey rings), qastan tal-imbuljuta (hot chocolate with chestnuts) and kafe tal-istanjata (Maltese traditional coffee) while the Notarial Archives Resource... Читать дальше...

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• North Korean state-run media said that war with the US has become inevitable amid the US's large scale aerial military drills.
• The comments came hours after the US flew bombers near North Korea, which inflames Pyongyang every time.
• North Korea continously refers to the bombers the US uses as being nuclear, even though they were denuclearized in the 1990s and Russia certifies that they are on a yearly basis.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North... Читать дальше...

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's president is meeting with leading members of the government amid mounting speculation that Prime Minister Beata Szydlo is to be replaced. Though Szydlo's government is riding high in opinion polls, ruling Law and Justice head Jaroslaw Kaczynski is thought to be advocating a change. On Thursday, party leaders were scheduled to hold a meeting over a government reshuffle. Before the meeting with President Andrzej Duda, Szydlo addressed lawmakers and said her government... Читать дальше...

Cape Town - The bail application of two men accused of raping and killing a Manenberg girl has stalled for a second time as a defence lawyer failed to show up at court.

The bludgeoned body of Chanelle McCrawl, 10, was discovered on the banks of the Vygieskraal River in October after she failed to return home from school.

Two wild boars caused chaos as they “raided” a school in Kyoto, Japan, on December 4. The "invasion" prompted the administration to evacuate the building.

Athen (dpa) - Der türkische Staatspräsident Recep Tayyip Erdogan ist am Donnerstag zu seinem zweitägigen Griechenland-Besuch in Athen eingetroffen. Im Mittelpunkt der Gespräche mit dem griechischen Regierungschef Alexis Tsipras sollen die Flüchtlingskrise, die Beziehungen zwischen EU und Türkei sowie ein Bündel bilateraler Themen wie Streitigkeiten um Hoheitsrechte in der Ägäis und die Zypern-Frage stehen, wie das griechische Staatsfernsehen berichtete.Bereits am Vorabend hatte Erdogan in einem Interview... Читать дальше...

This brand is definitely futuristic, comfortable and fun. An excellent way to express yourself freely but with a touch of style and with unique and carefully designed details. The story of this brand is interesting, with a concept that should be a model for other brands.

When the Fairbury Speedway opens its doors for their 73rd season of weekly dirt track racing, all eyes will be on the small Central Illinois town which will host one of America’s top Dirt Late Model races in the summer of 2018. Known as “FALS”, the speedway will embark on making history as four $10,000 to win races and the popular $30,000 to win Prairie Dirt Classic will highlight a dream season set for fans, teams, and officials.

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — Police are investigating after a Pennsylvania mother found a spiteful note written on her car window during a trip to take her terminally ill son to visit Santa. Nancy Coyne tells WTXF-TV she parked in the disability area to take her 7-year-old son Garrett to see Santa at King of Prussia Mall. Upon her return, Coyne says she found a message written on the car window in red lipstick that read, "UR not handicap (sic)." The station reported Wednesday that Garrett has been diagnosed with Batten disease. Читать дальше...

TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Wednesday, December 6, 2017 _____ HGXZFPHGX FPUS54 KHGX 070957 ZFPHGX FPUS54 KHGX 070956 ZFPHGX Zone Forecast Product for Southeast Texas National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 356 AM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 TXZ211-072200- Austin- Including the cities of Bellville and Sealy 356 AM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 .TODAY...Rain. A slight chance of very light sleet in the morning. Isolated flurries. No sleet accumulation. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Читать дальше...

NY ALBANY NY Zone Forecast for Wednesday, December 6, 2017 _____ 529 FPUS51 KALY 071008 ZFPALY ZONE FORECAST PRODUCT for EASTERN NEW YORK AND WESTERN NEW ENGLAND National Weather Service ALBANY NY 507 AM EST Thu Dec 7 2017 NYZ033-072100- Hamilton- Including the cities of Speculator and Indian Lake 507 AM EST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... .TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cold. Near steady temperature around 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Читать дальше...

A Swedish man who was refused a job within the Prison and Probation Service for allegedly being too fat is now seeking justice, suing Sweden for weight discrimination in a unique case.

Athens (dpa) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived Thursday in Greece to discuss migration and Turkey‘s relations with the European Union, as the two neighbours and former foes seek to improve ties and economic links.Managing the flow of refugees and migrants - who cross from Turkey to Greek islands in the Aegean as their gateway to Europe - is expected to be at the core of Erdogan‘s talks with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.Turkey has clamped down on many people smuggling networks over the past 18 months.Cyprus... Читать дальше...

Frankfurt/Main (dpa) -PHILIPP LAHM:Geburtstag: 11. November 1983 in MünchenVereine: FC Bayern (1995 - 2003, 2005-2017), VfB Stuttgart (2003 - 2005), FT Gern München (1989 - 1995)Bayern-Kapitän: 2011-2017Größte internationale Erfolge mit dem FC Bayern München: Champions-League-Sieger 2013; Club-Weltmeister 2013; Europäischer Supercup-Sieger 2013Größte nationale Erfolg mit dem FC Bayern: 8 Mal deutscher Meister; 6 Mal DFB-PokalsiegerBundesliga-Spiele: 385 (332 für FC Bayern, 53 für VfB Stuttgart) Champions-League-Spiele... Читать дальше...

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Einbrecher haben am Donnerstag in den frühen Morgenstunden einen Juwelier in der St. Pöltener City heimgesucht. Sie gingen bei ihrem Coup laut Landespolizeidirektion mit Brachialgewalt vor: Das Schutzgitter wurde entfernt und die Eingangstür eingeschlagen. Die Kriminellen rafften dann Schmuck und Uhren in vorerst unbekanntem Wert an sich und entkamen.

HOFFENHEIM, Germany - Hoffenheim had high expectations at the start of the season as they prepared to compete in the Champions League qualifying round for the first time.

By Joe Guzzardi On refugee issues, two recent successes are encouraging, and may lead to a sensible approach to how America should resettle migrants. This week the United States, at President Donald Trump’s insistence and with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s support, withdrew from the United Nations’ Global Compact on Migration (GCM). In his statement, Tillerson said … Continue reading Administration Scores Two Big Wins on Refugee Resettlement

Eden Hazard has high expectations for the knockout stages after Chelsea secured second place in Group C. Eden Hazard has high expectations for the knockout stages after Chelsea secured second place in Group C. Eden Hazard has high expectations for the knockout stages after Chelsea secured second place in Group C. It's difficult to know how to judge Chelsea's Champions League campaign so far this season. On the one hand, there must be a reasonable amount of satisfaction with qualifying... Читать дальше...

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Fintech hubs — cities where startups, talent, and funding congregate — are proliferating globally in tandem with ongoing disruption in financial services. 

These hubs are all vying to become established fintech centers in their own right, and want to contribute to the broader financial services ecosystem of the future. Читать дальше...