Новости за 13.12.2017

A shortage of mental health beds at Alberta Hospital means no psychiatric reviews have been done yet on Abdulahi Sharif, who was ordered to undergo tests to see if he is fit to stand trial, and whether he's criminally responsible for the crimes he's charged with.

Bishop Mathew Kukah, the Arch Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Kayode Ajulo, legal luminary, Clement Nwankwo, Director of Policy & Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and other notable Nigerians on Wednesday championed the campaign against the proposed legislation which seeks to subject Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) to stiffer regulation. Kukah who spoke at […]

Walt Disney Co. and 21st Century Fox shares were in the spotlight Wednesday amid reports the two media-entertainment powerhouses were readying a major deal for some of Fox's prized television and film assets.

Star Wars might have looked radically different if George Lucas had stuck closer to the original concept images that he and artist Ralph McQuarrie produced to match the earliest versions of his script. A group of student filmmakers from the DAVE School in Orlando, Florida recently created a concept trailer that brought McQuarrie’s classic illustrations to life.

The Express writes that Mauricio Pochettino knows he cannot afford to rest his top players against Brighton tonight – because the Manchester City game is just around the corner. The article says that Pochettino is keen to give the likes of Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen a night off with the weekend in mind in which Spurs face unbeaten runaway leaders Manchester City on Saturday. However Pochettino won’t give his men any time off “The most important game is Brighton,” he said. Читать дальше...

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• Some have argued that the boost Nvidia has seen from cryptocurrency mining is over, but one analyst thinks differently.
• Alt-coins have been exploding in value and could provide another big boost to Nvidia's bottom line.
• Watch Nvidia's stock price move in real time here.

Some analysts have already called for the end of the crypto boom for Nvidia, but Mitch Steves, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, thinks differently.

The two Navy destroyers that crashed in separate incidents this year — killing a total 17 sailors — were woefully behind on training certifications, according to a new report. Crews on the USS Fitzgerald, which smacked into a merchant ship near Japan on June 17, was behind on 15 of 22 training certifications, including those...

Infamous child predator Roy Moore says only God is going to declare the real winner of last night's election, so Moore's not about to listen to a bunch of sinful people with their newfangled vote tallying gizmos tell him otherwise.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — OK, so maybe it wasn’t quite like watching “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” with Mark Hamill. But this was more emotional. On Sunday night, here at the Winter Meetings, I attended a screening of “MLB Network Presents: Billy,” a documentary on the late Billy Martin. Among the small audience was...

One thing “Star Wars” fans have come to realize is that each new film in the franchise brings new characters. The upcoming sequel, “The Last Jedi,” in theaters Friday, is no exception. There are quite a few new additions to the franchise this time around and they range from guards to workers to pilots and even to robots. Yes, a new robot is on its way. Without further ado, let’s all get acquainted before it’s time to head to the theater to see the new flick. Here are the new characters you will see in “Star Wars... Читать дальше...

Fellow binge-watchers, we made it through 2017 and all the hours of Netflix that came with it. From “The Defenders” to “Stranger Things 2” to “A Christmas Prince,” it’s been a wild ride. But buckle up, because 2018 is bringing a whole new batch of fresh Netflix Original programming, the return of old favorites and plenty I’m sure we will fall in love with. Kicking off the new year, Netflix is releasing some new series, like “Glacé” Season 1 on Jan. 1 and “Drug Lords” Season 1, out Jan. 19. Some... Читать дальше...

Cavs star LeBron James says he understands the pressure on Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball.

Cameroon has closed its border with Nigeria in the north, after a series of attacks by Boko Haram militants on Cameroonian ranchers. The closure is meant to protect the ranchers' cattle, but it is hurting the ranchers' business. Hundreds of ranchers have brought their cattle and livestock to the Bogo market on Cameroon's northern border with Nigeria. According to Cameroon's government, this market is the supply point for most of the cattle sold across the border. But cattle rancher and seller... Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey has welcomed another hippopotamus to the city’s zoo, more than 60 years after her song about wanting one for Christmas helped the facility purchase its first. The singer was on hand as the 26-year-old pygmy hippopotamus Francesca made her first Oklahoma public appearance since moving from the...

The Cubs need pitching, and the Indians need a left-handed hitter. This could be a trade made in heaven.

Two reporters for the Reuters news agency have been arrested in Myanmar on suspicion of possessing "secret police documents" pertaining to the refugee crisis in Rakhine state, the government said Wednesday. Journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested late Tuesday in the main city of Yangon and charged with violating the Official Secrets Act. The journalists allegedly planned "to send important security documents regarding security forces in Rakhine state to foreign agencies abroad," according to the government's Myanmar Press Council. Читать дальше...

So many people watch porn online that the industry’s carbon footprint might be worse now that it was in the days of DVDs and magazines.

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• Five women have filed a lawsuit against McCormick & Schmick's.
• They allege they were groped and harassed by supervisors and co-workers at the chain's downtown Boston restaurant.
• An executive of the restaurant's parent company said that the accusers have "latched on to the current frenzy concerning sexual harassment."

BOSTON (AP) — Female kitchen workers at the McCormick & Schmick's seafood restaurant in downtown Boston were... Читать дальше...

Breaking down what makes the Jaguars cornerback so special ... and so unlikeable.

In the name of furthering climate research (and trolling Donald Trump), French President Emmanuel Macron awarded "Make Our Planet Great Again" grants to 18 climate scientists, 13 of whom are from the United States.

The United States has warned Pakistan it could lose control of its territory unless Islamabad abandons ties with terrorist groups operating in the country that are growing in "size and influence." U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued the warning as Washington and Islamabad renew efforts to improve bilateral relations and find "common ground" to promote peace in neighboring Afghanistan. "We want to work with Pakistan to stamp out terrorism within their boundaries as well, but Pakistan... Читать дальше...

The United States has warned Pakistan it could lose control of its territory unless Islamabad abandons ties with terrorist groups operating in the country that are growing in "size and influence." U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued the warning as Washington and Islamabad engage in renewed diplomatic efforts to improve mistrust-marred bilateral relations and find "common ground" to promote peace in neighboring Afghanistan. "We want to work with Pakistan to stamp out terrorism within their boundaries as well... Читать дальше...

A report by an independent watchdog has recommended two new laws should be introduced by the British government - one to halt widespread abuse of parliamentary candidates, the other to shift liability for illegal online content on to tech giants such as Google and Facebook.