Новости за 12.02.2016

Matthew Kroenig

Politics, Americas

On North Korea's nuclear threat, the senator misses the mark.

It is becoming increasingly clear that foreign policy is not Ted Cruz’s strong suit. From his incomplete thoughts about using “carpet bombing” to defeat ISIS, to his gross misapplication of the late Jeane Kirkpatrick’s writings to justify his proposed policy of leaving in power Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, Cruz’s grasp of foreign policy has been repeatedly questioned by... Читать дальше...

Greek farmers have clashed with police in downtown Athens, following weeks of motorway blockades to protest against the government's tax rise and pension reform plans.

The city says the ordinance will help eliminate some of the health risks associated with pigeon droppings. Eddy County Extension Office program director Woods Houghton says pigeons communicate a lot of known diseases to both livestock and humans.

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday ruled out dislodging troops from Siachen Glacier citing its strategic significance.

Last November, MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough sat on stage at the 92nd Street Y in New York and recounted the various times he had given Donald Trump political advice. “I’ve actually called him up and said, ‘Donald, listen, you need to speak in complete sentences at debates,” Scarborough said. “After the second debate … I walked […]

It’s a classic case of being in the right place at the right time. A young street seller oblivious to the scene ahead, her wares perched atop her head, photobombed a shoot and in that split second her life changed forever. Jumoke Orisaguna is a mother of two who used to walk the streets of […]

Can you believe Kelly Ripa has been hosting LIVE for 15 years? The 45-year-old celebrated her "crystal" anniversary on the ABC daytime talk show Friday with...

Leap day is coming up at the end of the month, and Santa Catalina Island is hoping to see you on that "extra day" in 2016.

Syrian troops, backed by Russian air strikes, are launching major offensive at the second largest city of Aleppo to knock out die-hard terrorist groupings after five years of war.

Carnival kicks off, a skier stumbles, an elephant goes to town and more.

(AP) — The state says a National Guard medic assisting in responding to Flint's crisis with lead-tainted water is credited with helping to save the life of a resident. Charles D. Colwell, who is among 65 National Guard soldiers on duty in Flint, is being recommended for the Michigan Lifesaving Medal.

The Plymouth district attorney's office announced that 70-year-old John Witty, of Berkley, is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on a murder charge in connection with the death of John Williams. Neighbors described Williams as a friendly man who was an amateur pilot, ham radio operator, and motorcycle enthusiast.

(AP) — A judge has denied a public vote on a proposed convention hotel in downtown Kansas City. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/1TgjkGw ) reports that Jackson County Circuit Judge Jennifer Phillips ruled Thursday against petitioners challenging the hotel financing.

Joe Scarborough's relationship with Republican presidential frontrunner Trump has become a subject of frustration among staff, and an increasingly problematic issue for the network's top brass.

The doctors' union also voted to offer free services in public hospitals and to call a partial strike in two weeks time unless the officers involved are held accountable, measures are taken to protect medics from police intimidation and the health minister submits his resignation. Next to her a medic raised a sign that depicted a rifle shooting at a white doctor's coat together with the caption: "police are thugs." According to online and televised testimonies of the doctors who came under assault... Читать дальше...

A new report from the New York Fed shows older Americans have been ramping up on debt while younger Americans have stayed away.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Singer Vince Gill is a standard bearer for traditional country music, thanks to his encyclopedic knowledge of the genre and his masterful guitar skills, but he only included one true country song on his latest album.

(AP) — Singer Vince Gill is a standard bearer for traditional country music, thanks to his encyclopedic knowledge of the genre and his masterful guitar skills, but he only included one true country song on his latest album. Down To My Last Bad Habit," out Friday just before Valentine's Day, is actually a collection of love songs influenced by rock, blues, jazz and pop, but he couldn't help paying tribute to his friend, the late, great George Jones on the final song, "Sad One Comin' On. Gill admitted... Читать дальше...

Facebook India's managing director Kirthiga Reddy has stepped down from her post. In a Facebook post, Reddy says she will exit in 6-12 months and go back to the US. She also describes her future plans in the post and says she has "begun to explore new opportunities at Facebook back at Menlo Park".

After her first aria to a nearly sold-out crowd at the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra gala, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham warned her thrilled fans, “It’s only going to get louder.” San Francisco City Hall was decked out in massive bouquets and open bars for a gala dinner honoring PBO conductor Nicholas McGegan on his 30th anniversary as the orchestra’s leader. Gourmet meals and martinis usually hold a dim second place to posing for photographs at most high-priced fundraisers, but the PBO crowd was... Читать дальше...

Authorities say a Pittsburgh woman jailed in four recent store robberies told police she needed money for dog food and kitty litter. Police say 28-year-old Melissa Santoro netted ...

James Blake's third full-length, titled Radio Silence, is imminent. Shortly after being announced as the headliner for this year's Field...