Новости за 13.12.2017

Sex trafficking is…the crime du jour.  –  Judge Toni Messina

R.I.P. Christine Keeler 

Christine Keeler, the former model at the center of the Profumo affair…has died aged 75, her family and a close friend have said.  Keeler, then a teenage model and showgirl, became famous for her role in the 1963 scandal…when she had an affair with the Tory cabinet minister John Profumo and a Russian diplomat at the same time at the height of the cold war…Keeler’s son, Seymour Platt…[said] she died... Читать дальше...

Arsenal are reportedly only willing to pay £35million for Karim Benzema This is unlikely to be enough to persuade Real Madrid to sell the striker The Gunners could do with reinforcements in attack as Alexis Sanchez nears the end of his contract READ MORE: Alexis Sanchez’s two loves collide as girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez poses for photos with Arsenal star’s dog Arsenal are reportedly only prepared to pay £35million to seal the transfer of Karim Benzema, which is unlikely to be... Читать дальше...

Vitor Pereira has said it is 'a challenge to coach such an ambitious club.' New Shanghai SIPG coach Vitor Pereira set his sights on the club's first Chinese Super League title after taking over from Andre Villas-Boas. Pereira, who also succeeded Villas-Boas at Porto in 2011, was officially appointed on Tuesday and said: "I want to thank SIPG for putting their trust in me. "For me, it's a challenge to coach such an ambitious club. "This is a top challenge. The Chinese Super League is a league with huge potential... Читать дальше...

A timely intervention of leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the motor park led to an early resolution of their differences.

A timely intervention of leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the motor park led to an early resolution of their differences.

A timely intervention of leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the motor park led to an early resolution of their differences.

Athens (dpa) - Greek authorities on Wednesday moved a group of migrants to the mainland, in an effort to ease overcrowding in camps on Aegean islands.The 183 people were ferried from Lesbos and Chios to Athens and placed in hotels, apartments and organized camps inland, state radio ERT reported.With that, the number of people moved from the islands to the mainland or Crete - Greek‘s largest island - has risen to around 6,500 since October, ERT reported, quoting government sources.It was unclear whether... Читать дальше...

Gaza, 13 dic (dpa) - Israel arrestó a Hassan Yousef, un importante líder del movimiento extremista Hamas, durante una redada nocturna en su casa en Cisjordania, informó hoy una portavoz de las fuerzas armadas. "The Times of Israel" indicó citanto fuentes de seguridad que Yousef fue detenido en una de varias redadas. En total fueron arrestados 32 palestinos por su presunta participación en actividades terroristas y disturbios violentos.Los medios palestinos confirmaron la detención de varios líderes... Читать дальше...

For a period of two years between 2015 and 2017 Bulgaria has moved up 10 places in the European Union's gender equality ranking, reports mediapool. 

Four-times Tour de France winner Chris Froome had twice the permissible amount of asthma medication in his system during the Vuelta race in September, cycling's governing body UCI said on Wednesday.

A viral selfie documenting a woman's skin cancer treatment prompted record high Google searches for prevention of the condition, a recent study found. In April 2015, Tawny Dzierzek, a nurse from Kentucky, shared a selfie on Facebook after a skin cancer treatment. She was 27 years old when she posted the graphic photo to show the world the ugly side of tanning gone wrong.  "If anyone needs a little motivation to not lay in the tanning bed and sun here ya go!" she wrote. "This is what skin cancer treatment... Читать дальше...

Free Kicks Foundation and Peterborough United are delighted to announce that, as part of their Charity of the Year partnership, the home game against Doncaster Rovers on New Year’s Day has been designated Free Kicks Day.

CAPE TOWN - Denel executives met yesterday with trade unions to discuss what steps will be taken, to ensure that workers salaries and bonuses are paid. 

Marcelo was akey weapon inReal Madrid’s attacking arsenal during a highly successful 2016/17 campaign wherelos Blancostriumphed in both La Liga and the Champions League.The Brazilian’s creativity and desire to get forward helpprovide the width for a narrow midfield, and a stream of good service for the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.Simply, heis still the most complete left-back in world football, with neat trickery and an excellent left foot makinghim asimpressivetowatch as ever.Marcelo's... Читать дальше...

Showtime/ "Billions"

A handful of hedge fund launches each year grab headlines – usually those expected to raise billions, like one from billionaire Steve Cohen and another from Millennium's ex- bond chief, Michael Gelband.

But there are many more fund launches that attract much less attention, with some of those failing to get off the ground at all. 

What does it take to launch a fund these days? We asked Wall Streeters who work in the space – namely those that work in capital introductions... Читать дальше...

Marijne’s fast, attacking India were halted by world’s best in the Hockey World League; team needs strategic maturity to scale another level

Indervir Grewal

India’s second Hockey World League Final bronze medal in three years did not come in ideal circumstances. From six matches, India won only two – for the third place, they beat a beleaguered Germany, seven of whose players were hit by illness. The win followed an anticlimactic loss in the semifinals – their much-anticipated... Читать дальше...

As the #EndSARS protests continue all over Nigeria, 32 officers of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) have been arrested and kept in detention in Abuja.

• Corrupt practices

An National Accountability Bureau (NAB) court on Wednesday ordered that a medical board be created for PPP leader and member of Sindh Assembly Sharjeel Inam Memon, who remains in police custody while investigators probe a corruption case against him and 11 others.

• Corrupt practices

An accountability court on Wednesday ordered that a medical board be created for PPP leader and member of Sindh Assembly Sharjeel Inam Memon, who remains in police custody while investigators probe a corruption case against him and 11 others.

How are we supposed to promote the sport, or get new sponsorship into the game. When no one knows what format the leagues going to be for 2019. If us as RL fans aren't sure what's happening, what format it's going to take, with the new season just over 6 weeks away. How can we get new long term sponsorship.? How can lower SL clubs progress if they're not sure if they'll be there or not? Weather it's p&r, carry on with the 8'same or licencing. We should now know.[/quote]

This is spot on. Читать дальше...

Twenty-two leaders in the Islamic world are due to gather in Istanbul Wednesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The meeting comes as unrest in the Middle East continues, along with growing criticism over the Jerusalem move. The gathering is under the auspices of the 57-nation Organization of the Islamic Conference, OIC. Turkey currently leads the OIC and the emergency summit was called by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Читать дальше...

The ESPN FC crew predict the latest round of Premier League matches. Martin Jol is not easily lost for words but on Aug. 18, 2012 he struggled to find the right ones. Jol's Fulham had just opened the Premier League season with a resounding 5-0 home win but the Dutchman found himself shifting uncomfortably in his office afterwards. The victory had come at the expense of Chris Hughton's Norwich and Jol took no pleasure in humiliating his friend and former assistant in his first game as Canaries boss. Читать дальше...