Новости за 07.12.2017

This acknowledgment came on Chinese soil, in a country where the government's spin is the only thing one can read in a Chinese newspaper or see on a Chinese television broadcast.

Narwhals, nicknamed the "unicorns of the sea" because of their signature head tusks, exhibit an "alarming" response to human-caused stress that may lead to brain damage, researchers said Thursday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their borrowing by $20.5 billion in October. It was the biggest gain in 11 months and reflected strong increases in the use of credit cards and in auto and student loans. The October followed a $19.2 billion gain in September and was the best showing since November 2016, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday. The category that covers auto loans and student loans was up $12.2 billion, slightly slower than the $13.2 billion rise in September. Borrowing... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their borrowing by $20.5 billion in October. It was the biggest gain in 11 months and reflected strong increases in the use of credit cards and in auto and student loans. The October followed a $19.2 billion gain in September and was the best showing since November 2016, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday. The category that covers auto loans and student loans was up $12.2 billion, slightly slower than the $13.2 billion rise in September. Borrowing... Читать дальше...

Bitcoin rocketed higher, briefly crossing the $19,000 mark on one exchange less than two days after topping $12,000 for the first time.

Daniel Day-Lewis is going out with a bang, according to critics, because his new movie “Phantom Thread” is enchanting them all.

Franken used his resignation to make himself the victim.

The moments that followed Minnesota Sen. Al Franken’s resignation announcement, amid eight allegations of sexual harassment, were filled with sounds of mourning.

The slap of a comforting hand on his back. The rustle of a Well said handshake. The sniffle of a consolatory tear.

One by one, Democratic senators stood in line to give Franken a hug. Among them were several who had been part of a coordinated effort Wednesday to publicly call for his resignation ... Читать дальше...

What can you do to make sure you have enough money each month to not only pay your bills but also save for your future? Start by creating a budget.

Croatia on Thursday raised its minimum wage by 5 percent and increased the number of licenses for foreign workers in 2018 in a bid to boost the competitiveness of one of the weakest economies in the European Union. The government also slashed contributions employers have to pay on net minimum wages by 50 percent to reduce salary costs. "These measures are going to favor both employers and workers," Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic told a cabinet session. The net minimum wage will from next year stand at 2,752 kuna ($429.63)... Читать дальше...

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Be honest now: how soon after a holiday do you start planning your next one? If you’re anything like me, it’s probably before you’ve gone!

Le gouvernement fédéral peut pousser un soupir de soulagement : sa deuxième tentative de nommer un commissaire aux langues officielles sera vraisemblablement la bonne, et le dossier devrait être réglé avant la pause du temps des Fêtes.

Après le Sénat, le Comité permanent des langues officielles approuve la nomination de Raymond Théberge au poste de commissaire aux langues officielles.

EN DIRECT - Le commissaire désigné aux langues officielles, Raymond Théberge, devra nuancer certains de ses commentaires quand il se retrouvera devant le Comité permanent des langues officielles jeudi, affirme le ministre de la Famille, des Enfants et du Développement social, Jean-Yves Duclos. La comparution de M. Théberge se fera à compter de 16 h 30, heure de l'Est.

The city in Al Hudaydah governorate has been completely liberated from the Iranian backed Houthi militias

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — One by one, relatives of the late Walter Scott urged a judge to mete out a significant punishment for Michael Slager, the white former police officer who fatally shot Scott, an unarmed black man, in the back after a 2015 traffic stop. Through tears, Scott's family told Slager they felt sorrow for him and the loss his young children would feel in his absence. In the end, a judge sentenced Slager to 20 years in prison, giving the Scott family the justice they had sought ever... Читать дальше...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — One by one, relatives of the late Walter Scott urged a judge to mete out a significant punishment for Michael Slager, the white former police officer who fatally shot Scott, an unarmed black man, in the back after a 2015 traffic stop. Through tears, Scott's family told Slager they felt sorrow for him and the loss his young children would feel in his absence. In the end, a judge sentenced Slager to 20 years in prison, giving the Scott family the justice they had sought ever... Читать дальше...

The Caspian Sea's legal status has been a contentious issue between its five littoral states for decades, and now an agreement is reportedly "practically ready." (The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect those of RFE/RL.)

Don’t get held up at the bank. That’s the warning of consumer advocates, who say monthly bank charges are adding up. “All those unnecessary bank fees can easily suck up your savings if you’re not careful,” according to a report by the CO-OP Credit Unions. The organization recommends consumers shop around for financial institutions that...

We've waited years for the iPhone to support wireless charging. We wanted that convenience, we said. We wanted to be just like our Android brethren, we said. And now, I'm happy to share that we can all unite over a wireless Pikachu charger. A company called TeknFun just announced the Pikachu, which it says should be compatible with Samsung devices and the iPhone 8 and X.

The Joburg Open leading scores after first round over Bushwillow and Firethorn courses at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg Thursday (RSA unless noted):

If you’re looking for a night to remember on your next trip, steer clear of London and New York. Hamburg has been voted the best city in the world for a night out, beating both the UK capital and Berlin, according to a new survey. More than 4,000 people revealed what they looked for in...

Let's peel back the blatant double standard behind the media's Jerusalem outrage. And the claims that this will somehow destroy any possibility for peace.

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• Republican Rep. Louis Gohmert asked FBI Director Chris Wray about the "political biases" of specific federal agents during an open hearing on Thursday.
• The question stemmed from recent reports that an agent who worked on special counsel Robert Mueller's team before he was removed in August sent texts last year that could be perceived as anti-Trump.
• To some, however, Gohmert's question seemed like a "political test" meant to gauge the bureau's loyalty to the Trump administration. Читать дальше...