Новости за 19.08.2017

Matthew Moss, Task and Purpose

Security, North America

50,000 rifles is not enough to equip every Marine with an M27, but it may be the beginning of that process.

The Marine Corps infantry rifle could be seeing an upgrade in the very near future.

On Aug. 11, the U.S. Marine Corps issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for more than 50,000 new M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles from Heckler & Koch. This is a significantly large jump from the 11,000 stated in a Request... Читать дальше...

In wake of recent terror attacks in Europe, many students, families and colleges are wondering if studying abroad is safe? Most agree it is, and continues to offer 'insider’s access' to another culture and its people.

Could it be true? Way back when Friends was looking for their now iconic cast, Justin Theroux had the opportunity to audition...but he skipped it! "I didn't bother. I slept in...

Kyle Mizokami

History, Europe

And some are sitting as museum ships in China.

At the tail end of the Cold War, the Soviet Union produced a number of unique aircraft carriers. Known as the Kiev class, the carriers were the Soviets’ initial foray into the world of fixed wing naval aviation, and the only Soviet carriers to become fully operational. The story of the Kiev carriers is also the story of a land power forging a path to become a naval power, seeking to realize a fleet... Читать дальше...

Racist, anti-immigration groups in the Lower Mainland are rallying in Vancouver this weekend

One day after the happy news that Robin Thicke is expecting a second child, his first with girlfriend April Love Geary, he and ex Paula Patton have reached an agreement over the custody of their...

Follow your stomach.

"The period blood on the leg scene actually happened to my friend at a high school dance."

Bayramda kamuya verilen idari izin özel sektörü kapsamasa da isteyen firmalar tatili 10 güne çıkarabilir. Bugünleri maaştan kesemez, izinden düşemez. Çalışana ise 5.5 gün mesai varDevamı için tıklayınız

LONDRES (AP) — Días después del histórico traspaso de Neymar, el Paris Saint-Germain estaba por concretar otro fichaje sin precedentes. Uno menos costoso y sin la fanfarria que acompañó al astro brasileño. Ahmed Al-Meghessib no alineará junto a Neymar, pero el catarí de 19 años es un precursor del fútbol. A diferencia de los otros competidores en consolas que participaron esta semana en el Mundial Interactivo de la FIFA en Londres, Al-Meghessib aún se uniforma para un equipo de primera división, el Al-Duhail de su natal Catar. Читать дальше...

Zachary Keck

Security, Asia

But what happens after?

A sizeable majority of the American people are ready to support the use of nuclear weapons if it saves the lives of U.S. military servicemen and women.

That’s according to a new survey conducted by Scott D. Sagan and Benjamin A. Valentino, the results of which were published in the new issue of International Security (Full disclosure: International Security is published by my former employer, the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs). Читать дальше...

Page Six received this pitch: “5 Lessons the Solar Eclipse Teaches Us About Breast Augmentation.”

Steve Bannon, the blunt-spoken and divisive strategist who rose from Donald Trump's conservative campaign to a top White House post, was pushed out by the president Friday, capping a turbulent … Click to Continue »

Tech companies' efforts to banish extremist groups and individuals are continuing as a social network popular with extremists disappeared from Google's Android app store. Gab had already been unavailable in … Click to Continue »

The United States, France and United Kingdom in a joint statement welcomed the Libya National Army (LNA) decision to probe unlawful killings along with its recognition of an ICC arrest warrant for an LNA commander.

The United States, France and United Kingdom in a joint statement welcomed the Libya National Army (LNA) decision to probe unlawful killings along with its recognition of an ICC arrest warrant for an LNA commander.

Nationals ace Max Scherzer will miss his Friday night start at San Diego. He was said to have a problem on the side of this neck, opposite the side where he had an issue that caused him to leave a start and then miss a game earlier this month.

Keep smiling, Kawhi.

The United States swept the afternoon fourball matches to take a 5 1/2-2 1/2 lead over Europe in the Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club

Terence "Bud" Crawford is among the best fighters in the world. With a win on Saturday, he could solidify his case as the best in the world.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Venezuela's ousted chief prosecutor and her husband - two of President Nicolas Maduro's most outspoken critics - fled the country and landed Friday afternoon in Colombia.

Here are the most moving, sorrowful, and breathtaking pictures from the past week.

KEARNS, Utah — Three-time Olympic medalist J.R. Celski held back when discussing this stage of his career with the Pyeongchang Games rapidly approaching in February. This will be his third Olympics, barring a catastrophe, and possibly his last considering he’s 27 years old. Celski won the first men’s 1,500-meter final at the U.S. Speedskating Short

Drivers have used their vehicles as deadly weapons with alarming frequency in recent years. Are cities able to fend off these attacks?