Новости за 04.09.2015

Lauren Dickey

Security, Asia

This is the "Chinese Dream" Xi Jinping envisions for his military. 

Chinese military muscle was on full display in Beijing this week, with hundreds of new weapons platforms, fly-bys, 12,000 troops, and foreign dignitaries all in the global spotlight of Tiananmen Square. Yet, it wasn’t just the land-based anti-ship ballistic missiles and ground assault units that stole the show. Simmering behind the scenes, and underpinning Chinese President Xi Jinping’s evolving political-military agenda... Читать дальше...

Lawyer, mother and friend’s experience in trying to bring a Syrian family over reveals Canada’s approach to crisis might be too slow

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean teenager Chung Hyeon held his own before succumbing against a two-time grand slam winner at the U.S. Open tennis championship in New York on Thursday. Fifth-seeded Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland knocked off Chu

Oh, Instagram, how we have such a love/hate relationship with you. Happily, there's a new account that is is doing a perfect job mocking the social struggle that is Instagram. Meet...

Paul R. Pillar

Security, Middle East

Saudi King Salman visits the U.S. this week at a time when relations seem to be taxed. 

Saudi King Salman visits Washington this week amid disagreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia on a broad range of issues. Moreover, the disagreements are rooted in fundamental characteristics of the anachronistic Saudi regime. Many regimes around the world, and the political and social systems of which they are a part, are markedly different from what is found in the United States... Читать дальше...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — When Boise State lined up the home game with Washington the thinking was it would be the most anticipated nonconference matchup in school history. Petersen trotting onto the blue turf clad in purple adorned with a W'' will be unfamiliar and uncomfortable for fans, Boise State players and Huskies coaches who walked the Broncos just two seasons ago. The Broncos are deep and talented on both sides of the line and reaping the reward from Petersen's final season at Boise State —... Читать дальше...

It’s been two years since Pesce, chef Ruggero Gadaldi’s popular Venetian seafood restaurant, made the move from its original Polk Street location to a more spacious setting on Market Street in the Castro. Related Links Pesce reopens in its new Market Street location Adriano Paganini to open Hayes Valley restaurant Sadly, it looks like the move to a larger location was a gamble that failed to pay off for the fifteen-year-old restaurant, as Pesce will be shutting its doors for the last time on Sunday, September 13. Читать дальше...

The Senate and House of Representatives have reportedly used expensive electric power while spending taxpayer money inefficiently.

The Oakland Police Department is an example of what police agencies across the nation should emulate in the post-Ferguson era, the executive director of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing said Thursday. Ron Davis, the former East Palo Alto police chief who spent 20 years as an Oakland police officer, told The Chronicle editorial board Thursday that the Oakland Police Department is on the right path to building a stronger relationship with the community, change that was initiated... Читать дальше...

While some businesses fear that a stronger dollar could limit profitability, Malaysia's glove maker Hartalega isn't too worried.

Julianne Hough wears some cute overalls while out grabbing some lunch from a local deli in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (September 2). The 27-year-old Dancing With The Stars judge gave cameras just a little glimpse at her engagement ring as she headed back to her car. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Julianne [...]

Russian President Vladimir Putin kicks off the inaugural Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok.

Slogging down Interstate 80, long the rite of non-passage in the Bay Area, may soon become a little easier for drivers, thanks to $79 million worth of new, high-tech, state-of-the-art signs. Caltrans hopes they will shave precious minutes from countless millions of commute trips, as a similar system is doing in San Diego. Around 10:30 a.m., just in time for the final dregs of the morning rush, the Caltrans supervisors ordered the bank of signs over the westbound lanes at University Avenue to be switched on for the first time, as a test. Читать дальше...

A Government Accountability Office stated that Pentagon failed to put into life recommended programs to improve ethics within the US armed forces, which experience lack of professionalism and accountability.

Palliative care experts say more investment is needed to improve the care of dying patients.

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Research shows around half of the homes in New York City, Washington, DC and several other US metropolitan areas are losing value - which could be an alarming sign for many property markets.

Koury Angelo/Notion Magazine 5 Seconds of Summer's next album, Sounds Good Feels Good, will show a more experienced and mature band, according to...

Singer and guitarist Steven Wilson is crowned the current king of prog rock after winning three prizes at the Progressive Music Awards in London.

Singer Rupa Marya on influence and inspiration

Sean Devlin, who disrupted an event with the prime minister last year, said he wanted to get on stage with Mr. Harper to ask about Alan Kurdi

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The typical Labor Day travel advice is to plan ahead for congestion on the roads and potential delays of all sorts. In addition to the usual Labor Day travel and traffic troubles — which mainly vex holiday travelers on Friday night and Monday afternoon — this weekend brings BART’s second shutdown of the Transbay Tube between Oakland and San Francisco. Toss in a couple of big events — a Billy Joel concert at AT&T Park in San Francisco Saturday night and Cal’s first football game of the season Saturday afternoon in Berkeley ... Читать дальше...