Новости за 12.01.2017

Brands spent 65 percent more on advertising on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest in 2016 than in 2015

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan officials arrested a hard-line opposition activist on weapons charges Wednesday as tensions mount in the economically struggling South American country. The arrest comes as a fledgling “anti-coup” unit inside the government targets what it calls renewed attempts by the opposition to destabilize the country. Human rights groups said the arrest of

Russian venture investor and tech expert Alexei Gubarev mentioned in the report on alleged ties between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian hackers, denied allegations of ties with Russian intelligence.

PACE President Pedro Agramunt stated that it is most probable that the credentials of the Russian delegation will not be confirmed by the end of this month.

Over 150 women and children from Iraq’s Yazidi ethno-religious minority group have been liberated from Daesh captivity in Mosul since the start of the operation to retake the city from the jihadist group in October, local media reported Thursday.

A dog owner from Tula, a city 181 km south of Moscow, is likely to be fined for roping a dog to his car and then knowingly driving off, forcing the ill-fated animal to run in order to keep pace and later dragging it down the highway in front of horrified onlookers.

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- At the tender age of 15, Cha Jun-hwan is the hottest thing in South Korean figure skating today. The lithe teenager -- an adolescent in a young man's body -- is fresh off his first senior national title in

Donald Trump says he'll be "the greatest jobs producer that God ever created." If so, he'll have to learn what unemployment is.

Finance Minister Arun on Thursday launched the Airtel Payments Bank. Airtel Payments Bank launched its nationwide operations with an initial investment of Rs 3,000 crore and offering an interest rate of 7.25 per cent for savings accounts.

Ben Affleck has nothing but praise for his estranged wife Jennifer Garner! The 44-year-old chatted with Us Weekly about his new film Live By Night. During the interview, Ben talked about holidays with his family – including younger brother Casey Affleck and his three kids with Jen – Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, 4. [...]

Residents in a suburb in Damascus haven’t had access to clean water for three weeks as a result of a damaged spring. The Syrian government initially accused rebels in Wadi Barada of contaminating the water, while opposition forces said the regime had damaged the water system with its bombs. Image: AFP/Getty

Pioneering hotel-condo in Yorkville has all the amenities, but none of the hustle-bustle

It was the white cloud sleeve dress that Melania Trump wore that broke the Internet. Throughout the election campaign, whenever President-elect Donald Trump’s wife made a public appearance — and there were just a few times — the future first lady made headlines. Take, for example, the $2,190 dress designed by Roksanda Ilinčić that she bought for herself (on Net-a-Porter.com) for the Republican National Convention in July.

It was the white cloud sleeve dress that Melania Trump wore that broke the Internet. Throughout the election campaign, whenever President-elect Donald Trump’s wife made a public appearance — and there were just a few times — the future first lady made headlines. Take, for example, the $2,190 dress designed by Roksanda Ilinčić that she bought for herself (on Net-a-Porter.com) for the Republican National Convention in July.

Musican, actor and social media star Joe Jonas stars in Guess' first men's underwear campaign.

Musican, actor and social media star Joe Jonas stars in Guess' first men's underwear campaign.

Nancy Pelosi cannot think of a single part of the Affordable Care Act that has underperformed her expectations.

Reza Aliabadi’s Opposite House manages to satisfy both ‘servant’ and ‘served’

ROME — “Take a bow and arrow, aim: Bull’s eye!” That’s what Paulo Dybala tweeted after scoring one goal and setting up another in Juventus’ 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Italian Cup. If only it was always that easy for the Argentina forward. Considered one of the brightest young talents in world soccer, the

Happy birthday, Naya Rivera! Over the years, Rivera has stunned us with her unique fashion moments. The 30-year-old started off the new year at the premiere of her new movie “Mad Families” wearing an almost invisible skirt over a black bodysuit. We’ve seen her grow as a young girl rocking Converse sneakers on “Family Matters” to strutting midcalf boots in 2009. To reminisce about all of Rivera’s most noteworthy looks, check out her style revolution.

Happy birthday, Naya Rivera! Over the years, Rivera has stunned us with her unique fashion moments. The 30-year-old started off the new year at the premiere of her new movie “Mad Families” wearing an almost invisible skirt over a black bodysuit. We’ve seen her grow as a young girl rocking Converse sneakers on “Family Matters” to strutting midcalf boots in 2009. To reminisce about all of Rivera’s most noteworthy looks, check out her style revolution.

Looking for a companion to Shirley Collins' recent World Cafe session? Try this hour-long set of music by John Renbourn, Fairport Convention and more.

Has Drake graduated from INSTA-THOTS . . . onto Hollywood A-listers. The rumor mill is HEATING UP with reports that Drake has been sliding up in actress Emma Stone’s DMs. Allegedly Drake is on a KARDASHIAN-EQUE come up. He used J Lo to step into Hollywood – now he’s moving on to the REAL A-listers. […]