Emmanuel Macron Mounts a Patriot's Challenge to Marine Le Pen - New York Times
New York Times | Emmanuel Macron Mounts a Patriot's Challenge to Marine Le Pen |
New York Times | Emmanuel Macron Mounts a Patriot's Challenge to Marine Le Pen |
UnionPay, the world’s largest bank card group, sets its sights on emerging markets
PYONGYANG, North Korea — No modern airport terminal is complete without an ATM, and Pyongyang’s now has two. But they don’t work — because of new Chinese sanctions, according to bank employees — and it’s not clear when they will. ATMs are an alien enough concept in North Korea that those in the capital’s shiny
BALTIMORE (AP) - A tempestuous three-game series between the Red Sox and Baltimore wound up with Matt Barnes being ejected for throwing a fastball behind the head of Orioles star Manny Machado in Boston's 6-2 victory Sunday.
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ESPN | Brown steps up as an evolved coach in place of Kerr |
ESPN | Brown steps up as an evolved coach in place of Kerr |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Shed Long hit a walk-off two-run homer, as the Daytona Tortugas beat the St. Lucie Mets 7-6 on Sunday. The Tortugas swept the three-game series with the win.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Shed Long hit a walk-off two-run homer, as the Daytona Tortugas beat the St. Lucie Mets 7-6 on Sunday. The Tortugas swept the three-game series with the win.
Emmanuel Macron faces tougher challenges ahead if he becomes president of a deeply divided country.
Great news, Samsung fans — you might not have to deal with red-tinted phone screens forever. 🙄
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The French Interior Ministry said that French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, who succeeded to finish second in the first round of the presidential vote, gathered support of less than 5 percent of voters living in the country's capital.
A Newfoundland fisherman’s 11-day hunger strike ended Sunday with an ambulance taking him to hospital, though his supporters say their fight is far from finished.
The Raptors are at it again. Putting their fans on a roller-coaster ride, complete with treacherous free falls and thrilling ascents.
Companies are taking orders, but regulations and consumer fears could keep the tech on the runway.
A Newfoundland fisherman’s 11-day hunger strike ended Sunday with an ambulance taking him to hospital, though his supporters say their fight is far from finished.
Sebastien Roblin
Security,
A big job: The E-6’s sinister purpose is to maintain the communication link between the national command authority and U.S. nuclear forces.
In a military that operates Raptor stealth fighters, A-10 tank busters, B-52 bombers and Harrier jump jets, the U.S. Navy’s placid-looking E-6 Mercury, based on the 707 airliner, seems particularly inoffensive. But don’t be deceived by appearances. Though the Mercury doesn’t carry any weapons of its own,... Читать дальше...
HANALEI, Hawaii (AP) — Fire officials say three family members from Wisconsin were rescued from a rogue wave that swept them into a well-known tide pool called the Queen's Bath.
“I always hoped she could find peace in her life,” actor says of his “Happy Days” leading lady May people remember Erin for her contagious smile, warm heart, and animal loving soul. Baio and Moran played iconic young lovers Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola in the classic sitcom of the ’70s and ’80s, “Happy Days.” When Joanie and Chachi finally became a couple on screen, Baio and Moran’s popularity soared.
MINNEAPOLIS — Miguel Ibarra scored in the 72nd minute and the Minnesota United beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Sunday. United midfielder Ibson fired a shot from distance that hit the far post. Johan Venegas headed the rebound forward to Ibarra, who scored his first MLS goal with a diving header. The expansion United (2-4-2),
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In what was either a total delight, or a slight annoyance to his fellow travelers, Kenny G gave an impromptu in-air performance on his Saturday night flight from Tampa, Florida to Los Angeles.
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Robert Farley
Security,
And what modern militaries can learn from the Soviet lesson.
What do you do when your army is destroyed, over and over again? For Russia in the mid-twentieth century, the best answer was “build a new army.”
Between 1918 and 1942, Russia’s army was torn down and rebuilt four times: once at the end of World War I, once at the end of the Russian Civil War, once during the Great Purge, and once during the first six months of Operation Barbarossa. Читать дальше...
Michael Peck
Security,
Should NATO be worried?
In yet another reminder how close the North Pole is to becoming a battleground, Russia is beefing up its military capabilities in the Far North, including a special Arctic antiaircraft missile system.
Russian media prominently announced that Arctic-modified weapons will be displayed at the May 9 Victory in Europe Day parade.
“Arctic military equipment will participate in the parade for the first time,” Russian... Читать дальше...
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