Новости за 30.06.2016

Venus Williams reached the third round of Wimbledon, but only after she was given an almighty fright by Greek qualifier Maria Sakkari.

Welsh triathlon star Helen Jenkins believes the Rio Olympics course will suit her, but is not putting herself under pressure.

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While several of the world's top male golfers have withdrawn from the Olympics citing fears about the Zika virus, most of the top women's players have said they intend to travel to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

John Mayer keeps it chill in a t-shirt while arriving for dinner at Craig’s Restaurant on Wednesday night (June 29) in West Hollywood, Calif. The 38-year-old musician was joined by his pal Andy Cohen. The night before, John appeared on Andy‘s show Watch What Happens Live where he opened up about his relationship status. “I’m [...]

The Supreme Court’s 4-4 split in the United States v. Texas case meant the block on President Obama’s executive action regarding immigration would not be removed soon. As of now, the case is in limbo — not actually the result of a definitive yes or no vote, meaning the block was not made permanent either. The way things stand, no one wins.

The British government will face a judicial review after the High Court voted in favor of a legal challenge against the UK's licensing of arms to Saudi Arabia.

A cynical strategy of supporting Islamists and playing enemies off one another has put his own nation’s security at risk.

Americans are buying more guns than ever before — but the weapons are in fewer hands.

Iran will pass into service cutting-edge missile defense systems by March 2017, local media reported Thursday, citing Brig. Gen. Amir-Farzad Esmaili, commander of Iranian Khatam al anbia air defense base.

The Reserve Bank Thursday said it will accept pre-2005 banknotes only at its select branches from tomorrow as majority of the old series banknotes have been withdrawn.

Joint Base Andrews in Maryland lifted a base lockdown late Thursday morning after personnel were sheltered in place amid reports of an active shooter at a medical facility.

WILLMAR, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of relatives, neighbors and friends gathered at a cemetery in a western Minnesota city to say good-bye to two young boys whose bodies were found in a nearby lake hours earlier.

The National Gallery, which houses a collection of European art, hopes to continue business as usual following Britain's vote to leave the EU.

The Joint Base Andrews Air Force outside of Washington D.C. was on lockdown Thursday morning due to reports of an active shooter.

HELENA, Mont. — The Latest on a fatal grizzly bear mauling near Glacier National Park (all times local): 8:25 a.m. Montana authorities say a helicopter will help search for a grizzly bear that attacked and killed a 38-year-old mountain biker as he rode along a trail just south of Glacier National Park. Fish, Wildlife and

Sam’s Club welcomes Costco members after misfire in a credit card transition.

The International Olympic Committee has asked the Brazilian Senate to postpone a vote on President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment until after the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Radio Sputnik discussed the IOC’s move with Senator Paulo Paim of the Workers’ Party.

Trevor Noah has again taken a dig at Oscar Pistorius - this time on his hit US show The Daily Show.

Police raid more than 12 locations in capital, and we're learning more about the 3 attackers behind the bloodshed

(ATTN: REWRITES headline; ADDS Seoul's reactions in last 2 paras) SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has unveiled details of the five-year strategy to boost its economy, vowing to ease the shortages of electric power and improve the livelihood of