Новости за 15.12.2019

The Delhi government has taken a slew of measures for women safety, including installation of CCTV cameras and deployment of marshals in buses, after the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape-and-murder case. Nearly 1.3 lakh CCTV cameras have so far been installed across Delhi and 1.7 lakh more are in the process under a Delhi government project aimed at ensuring safety of women. A senior government official said a total of three lakh CCTV cameras will be installed in all 70 assembly constituencies under the ambitious... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa fell to their seventh defeat on the road this Premier League campaign, losing 2-0 to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Without Tyrone Mings, Dean Smith elected Kortney Hause as his amicable replacement. Whilst Henri Lansbury also made his top-flight debut in replacement of Douglas Luiz. Though Villa wouldn’t win the midfield battle. Indeed […]

TX Forecast for Monday, December 16, 2019

_____

City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Abilene;Cooler with sunshine;48;27;N;15;58%;4%;3

Abilene Dyess;Mostly sunny, cooler;46;25;N;13;56%;3%;3

Alice;Partly sunny;83;42;NNE;11;57%;16%;2

Alpine;Cooler with sunshine;59;26;NE;9;47%;0%;4

Amarillo;Periods of sun;39;20;NNW;10;72%;14%;1

Angleton;Showers and t-storms;78;39;N;12;74%;66%;1

Software start-ups have a phrase for what Amazon is doing to them: ‘strip-mining’ them of their innovations.

1. Why North Korea Might Wait Things Out With U.S.  The Wall Street Journal
2. What could North Korea's 'Christmas gift' to the US be?  CNN
3. Washington braces as North Korea deadline looms | TheHill  The Hill
4. North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats  Washington Post
5. U.S. envoy arrives in South Korea as Pyongyang ramps up pressure  Reuters
6. View full coverage on Google News

With its whirlwind of social and business occasions, the festive season can be a minefield for manners, as we all feel a little more pressured than usual. Finesse Consulta’s etiquette consultant Jo Caruana offers some tips and advice to keep you on the right side of Santa’s naughty-or-nice list I often hear from clients that the festive season makes them anxious. And I’m not only talking about the emotional anxiety that people feel at this time of year, but the pressure of the expectations that are put upon us ... Читать дальше...

Philippe Coutinho scored a hat-trick and had two assists in a 6-1 rout of Werder Bremen which was his best performance for Bayern Munich since his arrival.

Though the rumors are already swirling around several players, the New Orleans Pelicans will look to be patient though their season looks all but busted.

The Coal Ministry will set up 'Sustainable Development Cell' (SDC). The SDC will advise, mentor, plan and monitor mitigation measures taken by coal companies for maximising utilisation of available resources in a sustainable way, minimising adverse impact of mining and mitigating it for further ecosystem services, and will act as nodal point at Ministry.

1. Michael Gove GUARANTEES the Brexit transition period will NOT be extended  Daily Mail
2. Remainers become Rejoiners after losing Brexit election  Telegraph.co.uk
3. The EU must rethink its approach to UK trade talks  Financial Times
4. A victory won by Brexit lies does not make those lies true  The Guardian
5. Michael Gove promises Brexit trade deal with EU by end of 2020  The Guardian
6. View full coverage on Google News

The passing of the Citizenship Amendment Act brings forth questions on the government’s discretion in deciding who deserves citizenship

In a video making the rounds on social media, singer Duncan Mighty was spotted singing and praising God after he was released from detention. He had reportedly been held for an alleged N11m fraud.

A hardback collection of all eight Ghosts of the Shadow Market stories, along with two brand new ones, about characters from Cassandra Clare's internationally bestselling Shadowhunters series. The Shadow Market is a meeting point for faeries, werewolves, warlocks and vampires. There the Downworlder's buy and sell magical objects, make dark bargains, and whisper secrets they do not want the Nephilim to know. Through two centuries, however, there has been a frequent visitor to the Shadow Market from the City of Bones... Читать дальше...

LONDON, United Kingdom – Britain's main opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn apologized to supporters on Sunday, December 15, for overseeing his Labour party's worst election defeat since before World War II.

Announcement comes days after Tehran said a 'massive' attack had targeted country's electronic infrastructure

PRINCE CHARLES is Britain’s next king and the senior royal has very particular tastes. According to reports, the Prince of Wales’ staff must stick to stringent rules when preparing the royal a cup of tea.

A U.N. climate summit ground towards a delayed close on Sunday with major economies reluctant to issue a bold new call for action to combat global warming, prompting sharp criticism from smaller states and environmental activists. The Madrid talks were viewed as an indicator of governments’ collective will to crystallise the decisive action...

1.SNL 2019/2020 - Matchday 15 - Played 26-Oct-19 - Posted by salerijeka

How many can you tick off?

She may have to take the blog down since becoming a member of the Royal Family, but the wisdom Meghan Markle shared on The Tig lives on. Case in point: It’s where we learned about the ‘rulebreaking’ Christmas present she once received from her dad, and her childhood fantasy of becoming a princess. Dreams do […]

The post According to Meghan Markle, everyone should read these five books in their lifetime appeared first on Marie Claire.

South African "businessman" Eran Eyal has been convicted of defrauding investors of millions of dollars through three different investment schemes in the United States.

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift eyes are caught in a photographer's flash as she arrives on the red carpet for the “Billboard Women in Music” event in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 12, 2019. (Photo by Mike Blake/Reuters)

Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has taken to social media to seek forgiveness from people she may have offended. The actress stated this while reacting to the incessant attack on celebrities.

Greta Thunberg has threatened to put world leaders “against the wall” if they refuse to comply with her climate change demands. No, this is not satire. During a speech in Turin, Italy, the teenage climate [...]