In a bid to provide some relief to public budgets as oil revenues fall, Persian Gulf nations are taking renewed aim at overstaffed government departments and state-backed companies.
Thomas Vanek's two goals helped the Wild defeat Winnipeg 5-3 at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night.
NEW YORK (AP) — Workers from McDonald's, Taco Bell and other chain restaurants protested in cities around the country Tuesday to push fast food companies to pay them at least $15 an hour. The fast food protests were planned by organizers at more than 270 cities nationwide, part of an ongoing campaign called "Fight for $15." Janitors, nursing home workers and package delivery workers also joined some protests, organizers said. Several protests have been scheduled in front of fast food restaurants, garnering media attention. Читать дальше...
NEW YORK (AP) — Workers from McDonald's, Taco Bell and other chain restaurants protested in cities around the country Tuesday to push fast food companies to pay them at least $15 an hour. The fast food protests were planned by organizers at more than 270 cities nationwide, part of an ongoing campaign called "Fight for $15." Janitors, nursing home workers and package delivery workers also joined some protests, organizers said. Several protests have been scheduled in front of fast food restaurants, garnering media attention. Читать дальше...
Denmark is expected to contribute to the fight against the Islamic State militant group by sending radar equipment to the region, local media reported.
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as attention focused on key economic indicators from China that will set the tone for regional growth prospects. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was little changed, inching down 0.1 percent at 19,654.51. Investors were closely watching for the latest indicators out of China, including retail sales and industrial production, as the region is counting on growth there. THE QUOTE: "Market focus will be on today's release of fixed asset investment and industrial... Читать дальше...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter, producer and performer Allen Toussaint was a craftsman who defied Hurricane Katrina to keep alive the sound of New Orleans.
Move to allow more high school students to start school later likely to be delayed for now.
ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Thomas Vanek scored twice during a four-goal frenzy in the second period by the Minnesota Wild on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.
Pragyan Ojha made a strong statement with his splendid bowling spell.
Jeff Fisher and Mike Zimmer are at odds over Sunday’s concussion-inducing play by Lamarcus Joyner.
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Selena Gomez shows off a little bit of skin while performing on the runway at the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday night (November 10) at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City. The 23-year-old singer reportedly performed her songs “Hands to Myself” and “Me and My Girls” during the show. It will [...]
Noting that some 300 U.S. veterans are sitting on death row in prisons around the country, an advocacy group Tuesday called for greater efforts to assist battle-scarred former troops who are convicted of capital murder after their military service.