Новости за 24.05.2016

Anthony Lopez, who was arraigned on murder and other charges, had a tumultuous relationship with Aduba Obiamaka, making her work as a prostitute and beating her badly enough to break bones.

 – Some controversies are emerging regarding the just signed Nigerian Budget for 2016 – Two versions of the budget has reportedly been signed – Some discrepancies have been noted in the budgets – Investigations reveal that some items have been removed and others retained in the different versions of the budget. If reports by The […]

 – Louis Van Gaal has been sacked by Manchester United  – The manager was informed of his sack on Monday, May 23 – Blind expresses his disappointment with Manchester’s decision Danny Blind, who is the Netherlands national football team manager, has criticised Manchester United over the sacking of Louis van Gaal. Loius Van Gaal and his Dutch back […]

NEW YORK — The Food and Drug Administration will re-evaluate its definition of “healthy,” which could eventually upend how a range of foods are marketed.

After a rain delay, 35,000 fans got back to their seats to see Queen Bey take the stage.

ST. LOUIS — Martin Jones might have allowed a few juicy rebounds that he paid for early in Game 5, but the Sharks’ goalie came up big when he had to late. Staked to a 1-0 lead in Game 5, Jones surrendered two goals on rebounds, then allowed the Blues to take another lead on a power-play goal that slipped under his pads. Jones has been the goaltender of record in all 11 victories, setting a franchise record for wins in a postseason. Captain Joe Pavelski extended single postseason club records for goals (12) and points (21). Читать дальше...

Joburg residents can expect increased spending on public transport in the next financial year.

Check out the list of 13 winners of Fast track Smart City competition.

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Sharks down Blues to take 3-2 series lead ST. LOUIS — Showing resilience and determination, the Sharks are on the brink of their first Stanley Cup Finals. Captain Joe Pavelski’s tie-breaking goal 16 seconds into the third period and two empty-netters late enabled the Sharks to escape Game 5 with a 6-3 victory and a 3-2 series lead over the St. Louis Blues. With 11 wins in the postseason for the first time, San Jose stands one victory from clinching the best-of-seven Western Conference finals... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee said Monday that the head of security operations at the Transportation Security Administration has been replaced.

[...] The Associated Press obtained a memo sent by TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger that does not mention Hoggan but names a temporary replacement. About a year later, a report from the Homeland Security Inspector General's office revealed that agency employees failed to find explosives, weapons and other dangerous items in more than 95 percent of covert tests at multiple U.S. airports. Neffenger has also attributed some security line woes to fewer people than anticipated applying for the government's PreCheck program... Читать дальше...

Echoes of war correspondents Martha Gellhorn and Lee Miller in this sweeping panorama of early 20th-century Europe as witnessed by fiercely independent maverick photographer Amory Clay.

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Angelina Jolie says she's looking forward to giving lectures to students of a new MSc course on women, peace and security.

Too little, too late looks to be the thinking of the board after they sacked Louis van Gaal, two years into his three-year contract.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A flurry of legal activity this year could affect how 14 million registered Texas voters cast ballots in November's presidential election.

Hij heeft het de afgelopen jaren uitgezongen maar is 'het gezeik' over Zwarte Piet inmiddels meer dan zat. Cabaretier Erik van Muiswinkel stopt als Hoofdpiet in het Sinterklaasjournaal van de NTR. 'Natuurlijk doet afscheid pijn: ik híéld van die rol'.

A piece of debris found in Mossel Bay, South Africa, in March was significantly colonized by barnacles at the time it arrived on the beach, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which is leading the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, said Tuesday. Australian authorities confirmed last month that two new debris pieces — a segment of Boeing 777 engine cowling and an interior panel from the main cabin — found on the beaches in Mossel Bay and Rodrigues Island in Mauritius, were "almost certainly" from the missing plane.

Darby Hendrickson and Bob Mason will stay on; Andrew Brunette moves to the front office.

A federal appeals court is preparing to take a second look at a strict voter ID law in Texas

From cool gadgets to drones –Xiaomi is going to mark its presence in a lot of spheres.