Новости за 02.01.2018

United! This is the news not of the day, not of the year, but perhaps of the last decade in Bulgarian basketball! From today the two biggest names in the history of this sport in Bulgaria - "Levski" and "Lukoil Academic" become one whole.

Bjorn Formosa, the indefatigable promoter of research into the degenerative ALS disease, from which he is suffering, has uploaded a sad new year's message, saying 2018 'is not looking that great'. "My condition (has) continued progressing relentlessly. I am using a breathing machine 20 hours a day, I am bleeding from my nose, my body is literally falling apart. ALS is a tough bi**h that only going through it one can really understand what this is all about! "I am tired of saluting everyday newly acquired friends that lose their battle to ALS. Читать дальше...

If Charlie Brooker starts to run low on ideas for the next Black Mirror season, he shouldn't worry too much — the people of Twitter have his back.

Hoda Kotb, who has been filling in on NBC’s “Today” show since Matt Lauer was fired in November, is now officially replacing him. The promotion means that Kotb and Savannah Guthrie will co-host the famed morning show. “This has to be the most popular decision NBC News has ever made,” Guthrie said while celebrating the news on Tuesday’s “Today.” “There’s no one I’d rather be sitting next to in 2018 than you,” Kotb said. Whaaaaaatttttttt! #SavannahHodaTODAY pic.twitter.com/qX53MUHxcj — Hoda Kotb […]

An attempt by some robbers dressed in police uniforms to steal a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Corolla from some motorists on the Lekki-Epe Expressway was foiled by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos police command.

The former owner and an ex-manager of a children's home have been charged with sexually abusing young boys 40 years ago. John Webber, 77, of Clifton Hill, Brighton, East Sussex, and Don Grasty, 94, of Beach Road, Selsey, West Sussex, have been summonsed to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on February 6 to face a total of 26 charges. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "The charges allege that they committed the offences at the long-since-closed privately-run Old Rectory Children's Home in Church Road... Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump praised Iranian protesters on Tuesday for acting against Tehran's "brutal and corrupt" regime after days of bloody unrest, while also lashing out at his predecessor Barack Obama.

Un homme de 42 ans a perdu la vie, dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, après avoir été happé par une voiture alors qu'il marchait sur l'autoroute 20 Ouest à L'Islet-sur-Mer, dans Chaudière-Appalaches.

From today, January 2, 2018, the citizens of Sofia can pay their annual tax on motor vehicles in one of the 22 District Departments of the Municipal Revenue Directorate. For the convenience of the citizens, all the offices of the tax offices have POS terminals, announced Sofia Municipality. Online payments of vehicle tax through the website of Sofia Municipality can be made from 1 January. Obligations may also be paid through a bank or other financial institution.

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The real question is, what comes first, sale or relegation?

Wikileaks creator Julian Assange has published a strange message on Twitter, the World News Agency reported. It immediately gave rise to speculation about his condition.

Michael Jordan’s son Jeffrey got engaged this past weekend. The internet is going crazy over his choice of women.   Michael Jordan reportedly STOPPED dating Black women – when his ex-wife Juanita – got him for $200M in their divorce. And his son is apparently #TeanNoBlackGirls too. This is what the Internet says – is […]

Andy Caroll netted his first goals of the season as West Ham completed a second-half comeback against West Brom. David Moyes sings the praises of Andy Carroll after West Ham's win over West Brom and discusses the Hammers' transfer plans. David Moyes saluted Andy Carroll after his decision to recall the striker paid dividends. West Ham boss Moyes gave Carroll his first start since November and was repaid with two goals to sink relegation rivals West Brom 2-1. Carroll's first was a trademark header... Читать дальше...

The "Wine Wednesday" aficionada will replace Matt Lauer, who was dismissed following a sordid sexual harassment scandal.

Burnley Nick Pope – 6 Considering Liverpool’s possession and domination he surprisingly had little to do – made a few fantastic reactive saves but was ultimately beaten twice with no fault. Phil Bardsley – 6 Was strong on the right and held his position well but did very little in terms of attacking. James Tarkowski – 6 Was strong and determined against Liverpool’s leading line but his passing out from the back was poor. Ben Mee – 7 Produced a solid performance at the heart of the Burnley defence ... Читать дальше...

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The Dolphins will again try to improve their home form on Saturday when they entertain Chippenham Town. 3pm. After consecutive losses to high flying Truro its vital that we pick up points from the teams around us near the foot of the table. Chippenham come into this game on the back of 4 straight defeats and their away form isn’t particularly good. They have 2 wins and a draw to show from their 12 outings. They sit two places above us on 26 points. We won the fixture at Hardenhuish with a goal... Читать дальше...

Residents of Ondewari, a coastal settlement in southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa have run away from the community following clashes between rival gangs in which two people were reportedly left dead.

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The Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital has exacerbated existing tensions between Turkey and Israel, only 18 months after the two countries reconciled. Bucking years of precedent by the international community, President Donald Trump's announcement provoked wide criticism and prompted an emergency meeting of Muslim leaders in Istanbul. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an criticized Israel, calling Continue reading "Jerusalem Embassy Move Sparks... Читать дальше...

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Russian diplomat Mikhail Kulagin, the story went, had been yanked from the Russian Embassy on Wisconsin Avenue owing to fears in Moscow that the American press was onto him as something other than a mere diplomat. Kulagin was about to be unmasked for his heavy involvement in the U.S. presidential election operation, according to a secret document about to be made public, to much fanfare and controversy. Namely, he'd been part of a complex scheme funneling cash to Russian... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola's men remain in fantastic form and our tipster is backing the runaway league leaders to hammer the Hornets in Tuesday's tussle

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has told Italian sports paper Gazzetto Della Sport that he “never doubted” midfielder Dele Alli. The article on ESPN describes how Alli finished our festive wins over Burnley and Southampton in fine form with four assists and a goal, putting an end to a poor run of form following his scintillating two-goal performance against Real Madrid on November 1st. The article adds that Pochettino says he was always confident Alli would get back to his best. Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino expects to find a highly-motivated Swansea as we kick-off 2018 at the Liberty Stadium tonight. An article on the club website describes how the Swans have turned to former Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal following the departure of Paul Clement and the team duly responded with a late, late win at Watford on Saturday. Carvalhal had initial success at Hillsborough when he took the Owls into the Championship play-offs in successive seasons, losing out to Hull at Wembley... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger dropped the biggest hint yet that Alexis Sanchez could leave Arsenal in January, insisting the club always respond well after losing 'massive' players. Arsene Wenger hits back after Arsenal legend Thierry Henry accused Alexis Sanchez of causing a division among the Gunners. With the Premier League's top clubs set to look for reinforcements in January, the FC crew look at a few players who could be on the move. Julien Laurens examines all the factors that could... Читать дальше...