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Wisconsin dairy farms face closure due to Canadian policies

TheRepublic.com 

MOSINEE, Wis. — A cheese factory in central Wisconsin is offering a lifeline to some dairy farms threatened by Canada’s milk pricing policies that may force other farms to close. Mullins Cheese Vice President Bill Mullins signed contracts to buy milk from eight family-owned operations, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2oXSb1y ) reported. “My field staff

Top U.S. general in Afghanistan sees Russia sending weapons to Taliban

Yahoo Autos 

By Idrees Ali KABUL (Reuters) - The head of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan said on Monday he was "not refuting" reports that Russia was providing support, including weapons, to the Taliban. General John Nicholson was speaking in Kabul during a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. For some time, American officials have complained of what Nicholson once called "malign influence" by Russia in Afghanistan, but Monday's comments are among the strongest suggestions yet that Moscow is providing arms to the Taliban. Читать дальше...

Leicester rule Wes Morgan out of Arsenal clash

Mail Online (Footbal) 

Wes Morgan has been ruled out of Leicester’s trip to Arsenal on Wednesday night after the defender suffered a hamstring problem in last week's Champions League exit to Atletico Madrid.

Leicester rule Wes Morgan out of Arsenal clash

Mail Online (Sport) 

Wes Morgan has been ruled out of Leicester’s trip to Arsenal on Wednesday night after the defender suffered a hamstring problem in last week's Champions League exit to Atletico Madrid.



Diplomats representing ancient civilizations meet in Athens

TheRepublic.com 

ATHENS, Greece — Diplomats representing ancient civilizations have met in the Greek capital for the first time as part of a new 10-member international club. The Ancient Civilizations Forum held its inaugural session in Athens on Monday, attended by foreign ministers or senior diplomats from China, India, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Greece, Mexico, Bolivia and

Armenians Mark Genocide Anniversary as Recognition Debate Continues

Voice of America 

An estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed as the Ottoman Empire disintegrated during World War I, according to a version of events accepted by many historians but disputed by Turkey - which is blamed for the atrocities. As Armenians across the globe commemorate the 102nd anniversary on April 24 and honor those who perished in what they characterize as genocide, debate continues about the politics of that word. “We do not blame today’s modern day Turks for what happened 102 years ago, but there... Читать дальше...

Forestry official: National refuge fire could burn 6 months

TheRepublic.com 

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A wildfire that has scorched more than 70 square miles (180 sq. kilometers) of public lands near the Georgia-Florida state line could burn for the next six months unless heavy rains snuff out the flames sooner, fire officials said Monday. A bolt of lightning sparked the blaze April 6 inside the Okefenokee

FRANCE: Le Pen Thanks Internet Activists of Patriotsphere After First Round Success April 24

News.com.au 

In the wake of her success in the first round of the French presidential election, Front National candidate Marine Le Pen has singled out for praise those she called ?les militants internautes? who were actively promoting her party on social media. Le Pen praised the creativity and energy of online supporters of the Front National, and their ?intelligent? resistance to mainstream media ?propaganda?, which she said would increase ahead of the second round runoff against Emmanuel Macron. For an in-depth... Читать дальше...

The Latest: Syrian activists say airstrike kills 8

TheRepublic.com 

BEIRUT — The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Syrian activists say eight family members, including five children, have been killed in an airstrike apparently carried out by the U.S.-led coalition as they fled the Islamic State-held town of Tabqa. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the family was

Purdue University seeks international donors

TheRepublic.com 

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is hoping for another strong turnout by international alumni during its annual donation drive. The Lafayette Journal and Courier (http://on.jconline.com/2p9G7Zp ) reported that Wednesday will be the fourth annual “Purdue Day of Giving,” a 24-hour online-based fundraiser. Purdue raised $18.3 million from nearly 13,000 donations last year, marking the

Elon Musk Steps out in Australia with Amber Heard

Voice of America 

Billionaire Elon Musk is getting close with actress Amber Heard.   The pair is shown in paparazzi photos zip-lining in Australia, where Heard is filming "Aquaman." Both Musk and Heard posted pictures to their Instagram accounts Monday showing Musk with lipstick on his cheek left behind from a kiss. Musk wrote on his post that he and Heard were dining with "Aquaman" director James Wan and producer Rob Cowan on Australia's Gold Coast.   Musk has been married three times, twice to British actress Talulah Riley. Читать дальше...

Top 10 World's Most Valuable Technology Brands

Sputnik International 

Two Chinese companies, Alibaba and Huawei, have been ranked in the world's top 10 most valuable technology brands, according to the latest data from a British consulting firm, Brand Finance. According to the firm, Alibaba nearly doubled in value and is now worth $34.8 billion. Listed below are the world's top 10 technology brands.





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