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Taggart took questions for nearly a half hour after his introductory press conference.

For the second year in a row, the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been the epicenter of the worst conflict displacement crisis in the world - a crisis that outpaces the likes of the civil wars in Iraq, Syria and Yemen according to human rights groups. And almost nobody is talking about it.

Zum Abschluss der Gruppenphase der Champions League gab es ein 1:2 gegen Besiktas. Besiegelt wurde das Aus für RB aber im Parallelspiel. Sabitzer und Co. wechseln nun in die Europa League.

A US court on Wednesday sentenced former Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt to seven years in prison for his role in the German automaker's "dieselgate" emissions cheating scandal.

Are you ready to re-enter "The Twilight Zone?"

US television channel CBS announced Wednesday it will resurrect the science-fiction series, in a bid to boost its subscription-based streaming platform CBS All Access.

Comedian-turned-director Jordan Peele -- known for directing mystery thriller "Get Out," which is heading into awards season -- will helm the reboot.

First broadcast in 1959, "The Twilight Zone" was a pioneer in television drama, known for its suspenseful music composed... Читать дальше...

Playing outside the media limelight means that even great games get short shrift

In hindsight, Michael Bisping admits that taking a short-notice fight against Kelvin Gastelum was the wrong move.

Nearly four years have passed since Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity brought down the corrupt government of Viktor Yanukovych. The revolution inspired widespread support and generated hope for a better future; yet Ukrainians’ expectations are far from being met. The economy has shrunk by 16 percent; the authorities have devalued the currency and defaulted on debt; living standards have plummeted; and growth remains weak. Levels of corruption and of political and civil liberties have hardly changed. Читать дальше...

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When it comes to keeping kids entertained, sometimes the only thing a parent can do to get a moment of peace is put on a video. While no parents would advocate letting television or online entertainment be a "babysitter," the truth is that many parents rely on the stolen moments they gain when their child is watching Peppa Pig, even if they limit screen time. That's why apps like YouTube Kids are so popular. Theoretically, a child can sit down with the app and watch content that's appropriate for them... Читать дальше...

A jobbing actor toils in near-obscurity on the stage until two of the top filmmakers of the age choose him as the lead of their next semi-biographical, highly Biblical, ultra-Judaic dark comedy. It sounds like a Hollywood story itself (and, as with all Hollywood stories, is a little exaggerated—said actor had already been recognized for acclaimed turns in the likes of Long Day’s Journey into Night and Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman), but Michael Stuhlbarg is a man who invites cliché: one scene wonder. Читать дальше...

Intimidation, violence verbale et physique, agressions sexuelles : l'entraîneur de gymnastique Michel Arsenault aurait eu des comportements inappropriés envers ses athlètes. Radio-Canada Sports a recueilli plusieurs témoignages, dont ceux de trois femmes qui soutiennent avoir été agressées sexuellement par Michel Arsenault alors qu'elles étaient mineures.

This doe clearly has expensive tastes that can only be satisfied by the finest selection of discount groceries.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will look into adding targeting as a specific category for video review. Troy Vincent, the league's football operations chief, says it is on the agenda to discuss with the competition committee and the players' union after the season. In responding to questions about helmet-to-helmet hits and players launching to make tackles, Vincent said Wednesday that the NFL has seen targeting reviews "work to a degree" in the college game. "I think it is something that we have to consider," Vincent said. Читать дальше...

Peterborough United delivered a vibrant attacking performance as they reached the last 16 of the Checkatrade Trophy tonight (December 6).

Liverpool ran riot over Spartak Moscow as the Reds finished their final Champions League group game on a euphoric high. The Reds will progress through from Group E in first position after going completely unbeaten during all six fixtures. Coutinho and Mane starred in the superb performance from Jurgen Klopp’s men. SEE ALSO: Video: Outstanding Mane […]

Lorin Stein, the editor of The Paris Review, has resigned from his position in the midst of an internal investigation into his treatment of female employees and contributing writers at the literary magazine, The New York Times reported Wednesday. 

Toulouse is famous for its Capitouls .

The council of chief magistrates was born after Count Raymond IV's death (1152). Eight men were selected for a year to rule the state. The number increased to 12 in 1176 and 24 in 1222. Each of them represented a district of the city.

The Capitouls settled in the Capitole, the newly built town council headquarters. They "granted themselves the rights of police, trade, imposition and started some conflicts with the closest cities. Toulouse was usually victorious... Читать дальше...

John Anderson, a former Republican congressman from Illinois who bolted his party to run as a plain-spoken independent candidate for president in 1980, drawing an enthusiastic if transient following among liberals and college students, died on Sunday night in Washington. He was 95. His family announced his death in a statement, the Associated Press reported. The United States was struggling with a recession, a severe energy crisis and the protracted Iranian hostage... Читать дальше...

Lucasfilm

• Disney is close to buying a bunch of assets from 21st Century Fox, according to CNBC.
• Such a deal could mean Disney ends up owning 30%-40% of the domestic box office, and 60% of Hulu.
• The potential deal could likely face scrutiny from the DOJ.

On Tuesday, CNBC reported that Disney was close to a deal to buy large chunks of 21st Century Fox. Such a deal could lead to quite a concentration of power in media.

CNBC reported that Disney could pick up “Fox's Nat Geo... Читать дальше...

The national outcry over sexual harassment in the entertainment, media and political worlds hasn't occurred in sports.

Ivory Coast will cut its armed forces by about 1,000 troops by the end of the year, a government spokesman said Wednesday, in a bid to rationalize a costly and sometimes unruly military. Government spokesman Bruno Kone told reporters after a cabinet meeting that the 997 soldiers had accepted voluntary retirement this year as part of an initiative to conform to "accepted standards," partly by reducing the ratio of noncommissioned officers to lower ranks. Ivory Coast does not give details on the size of its military... Читать дальше...