Новости за 02.10.2018

A 24-year-old rowdy, wielding a sickle, created a flutter on the premises of a court here, where he sat in the chair of the Chief Judicial Magistrate and raised slogans, police said Tuesday. Munsamy, who had been held for rowdyism and granted bail, first entered a temple and allegedly threatened the devotees by brandishing the weapon Monday, the police said. The man then went to the court and menacingly chased some people on its premises, they said. Later, he entered the chamber of the Chief Judicial Magistrate... Читать дальше...

States have stepped up, but the federal government has yet to act.

Genf (dpa) - Der Tabakanbau frisst nach Angaben der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) immense Ressourcen. Erstmals hat die Organisation die schädlichen Umweltfolgen von Tabakanbau und -verarbeitung untersucht und kommt zu dem Schluss, dass Rauchen die Umwelt zerstört und die nachhaltige Entwicklung untergräbt. Die Ergebnisse stellte das Sekretariat der Anti-Tabak-Konvention am Dienstag in Genf vor. Dort tagen Vertreter eines Großteils der 181 Mitgliedsländer der Anti-Tabak-Konvention. Der Vertrag... Читать дальше...

Chinese electronics giant Haier Group has announced it will acquire Italian appliances manufacturer Candy for 475 million euros (USD 547 million) as it looks to expand its market share in Europe. The decision comes as Haier seeks to establish itself as a global brand, amid attempts by China to rebalance its economy more towards consumption and away from the infrastructure and investment-driven model of the past. The Chinese company's board approved the purchase Friday, it said in a disclosure submitted to the Shanghai stock exchange. Читать дальше...

Rajasthan police started Kitna Bada Crime (KBC) quiz, wherein they post one question everyday on crimes and IPC sections dealing with them.

Weekend fighting between rival ethnic groups in western Ethiopia killed at least 44 people, state affiliated media reported Tuesday. The clashes occurred on the border between the central Oromia and western Benishangul-Gumuz regions. Violence began when officials from Benishangul-Gumuz were killed by unidentified gunmen, said the Walta Media and Communication Corporate, citing the region's communications chief Zelalem Jaleta. The clashes between rival ethnic youths armed with rocks and knives reportedly... Читать дальше...

In an era where our institutions are being challenged and questioned daily, the Senate proved durable and helped to validate its unique role in our democracy.

The Indonesian Red Cross said on October 2 they recovered three bodies from Petobo, a suburb of Palu, Indonesia, that was devastated by the tsunami that swept the area on September 28. Indonesia’s disaster management agency raised the death toll to 1,234 on the same day, with another 799 severely injured. Credit: Indonesian Red Cross via Storyful

Deggendorf (dpa) - Landräte aus ganz Deutschland wehren sich gegen eine stärkere Einflussnahme des Bundes auf die Kommunen. Die Bundesregierung will mittels Gesetzesänderung den Ländern und Kommunen dauerhaft mehr Geld für sozialen Wohnungsbau und die digitale Ausstattung von Schulen zur Verfügung stellen und im Gegenzug über die Verwendung mitbestimmen, wie Reinhard Sager, Präsident des Deutschen Landkreistages, am Dienstag im niederbayerischen Deggendorf beklagte. Für diese Themen seien jedoch die Kommunen zuständig. Читать дальше...

USA TODAY picks the most spectacular suites on cruise ships around the world, including complexes on Royal Caribbean, Regent and Seabourn vessels.

Plus: Remember when DCU won the Open Cup?

OK guys, I have returned from a long wedding weekend in Vermont that involved quite a lot of driving and not all that much sleep, but lots of good food, good beer, and good times. But I’m kind of running on empty here, so if these Freedom Kicks get a little loopy...just roll with it.

Five years on, D.C. United’s US Open Cup win is still unbelievable | B&RU

I still can’t believe D.C. United won. Just ridiculous. Any time our beloved... Читать дальше...

With the second anniversary of Trump's election victory approaching, Pew Research conducted a survey into both his and America's international image.

Stormy Daniels finally gets to tell her own story in Full Disclosure, and it’s far more fascinating than the one we already know, writes Vinay Menon.

Durban - In an attempt to evade arrest, a suspect ran into an elevator shaft, falling six stories before landing in the sub-basement of the building and died on Tuesday morning. 

In five weeks, U.S. voters head to the polls to elect a new Congress and the outcome will have a profound impact on the next two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. Intensity is building for the Nov. 6 election, especially among opposition Democrats seeking to win back control of the House of Representatives. But the polarizing battle over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh seems to be mobilizing voters in both political parties, as we hear from VOA National correspondent Jim Malone.

Stormy Daniels finally gets to tell her own story in Full Disclosure, and it’s far more fascinating than the one we already know, writes Vinay Menon.

Seaborne iron ore prices remained flat on Tuesday October 2 amid the absence of Chinese buyers due to a week-long holiday in China to mark its national day.

The ex-China seaborne coking coal spot market remained firm on Tuesday October 2, with participants mulling over the length of time that operations at Peabody’s North Goonyella mine in Australia will remain suspended.

A leader of a major report on sexual misconduct explains how to make science accessible to everyone

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A new Russian missile is putting at risk a 31-year-old nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow long regarded as a cornerstone for stability in Europe, the chief of NATO said on Tuesday.

(Telecompaper) UAE operator Du has opened what it calls the Ideal Hub, Gulf News reported, citing CEO Osman Sultan. The hub will showcase new developments in digital services...

WHEN Amber found the courage to leave a violent relationship she couldn’t bear to leave her dogs behind.

Stormy Daniels finally gets to tell her own story in Full Disclosure, and it’s far more fascinating than the one we already know, writes Vinay Menon.

Musicians of the Midnight Sun is a new 10-part CBC radio series produced by Northern musical icon Pat Braden. Braden has spent 15 years collecting interviews, photographs, and recordings from some of the North's most celebrated artists, which he is releasing in an online archive.

An hour-long debate by Thunder Bay city councillors ended with an agreement to spend $50,000 to continue with the Old of the Cold program.