Новости за 23.08.2015

An accidental fire created a large explosion at a U.S. military facility in Japan.

Firefighters said Sunday that reduced winds helped them gain the upper hand against fires raging across the northwest United States but expressed fears that north-central Washington could soon see explosive fire growth. The wildfires, which have spread immensely in recent weeks, now cover about 920 square miles of Washington state and have already claimed the lives of three firefighters.

What's your breaking point? When do you say, "That's it -- I'm never flying again!"

It's no academic question for America's airlines, which continue to provoke passengers with new fees, surcharges and rules. They want to know when their customers would rather stay home.

As another summer winds down, maybe they're a little closer to finding an answer. Airline consumer complaints rose more than 20 percent for the first six months of the year, the Department of Transportation reported last week. Читать дальше...

The Foreign Secretary says Iran and Britain will not always agree but there should be no limit to what the countries can achieve together

“The Vampire Diaries” might not pick up exactly where it left off. Executive producer Julie Plec revealed the Season 7 premiere will start off around where the show ended in the finale, but it will also show the future and the past.

BEIRUT — Protests over corruption and political dysfunction are rattling Lebanon, threatening more instability in a country already hobbled by a huge influx of Syrian refugees and attacks by Islamist militants.Read full article >>

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BEIJING, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Sprinter Usain Bolt upset the racing world Sunday, beating heavy favorite Justiln Gatlin to take the 100-meter title, ending the American's streak of 28 wins.

A series of blasts have been reported at an American military facility south of Tokyo

Sadly, Jesse Metcalfe kept his shirt on for this beautiful moment. Eva Longoria, 40, recently reunited with the 36-year-old actor, her former Desperate Housewives co-star....

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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Suspected Boko Haram militants in Borno state, Nigeria, ambushed a convoy carrying Maj. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the country's chief of army staff.

Rihanna dons an oversized Vetements hoodie as she heads to dinner at Giorgio Baldi restaurant on Saturday evening (August 22) in Santa Monica, Calif. The 27-year-old entertainer recently got an interesting comparison in an interview conducted by infamous artist Banksy. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Rihanna Banksy sat down to talk music with [...]

The body of a man in his 60s who fell into the water Saturday afternoon while fishing on Irvine Lake was found Sunday morning, authorities said.

What would Swaggy do?

Number 2 on my list of "most asked" etiquette questions includes both business and social quandaries and how to address them. Test yourself by going through this list, then look for the answers in my next weeks post, Real & Simple No. 2: Answers to Your Most Basic Etiquette Questions.

• Is the continental style of eating (fork in the left hand, knife in the right if you're right-handed, and the opposite for lefties) considered correct in the United States?

• Is it okay to arrive late to a dinner party? Читать дальше...

Roger Federer beats world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win a seventh Cincinnati Masters title.

Ontario's education minister said Mulcair has not provided sufficient details of his plan to determine whether Ontario would be prepared to buy in

Attacking Rahul Gandhi on his home turf, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday questioned the alleged sale of land meant for a bicycle factory here to a trust run by his family but the Congress dismissed her "land grab" allegation as "wild and baseless".

Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid gave a forceful endorsement Sunday to the nuclear deal with Iran, a key boost that provides continued momentum for preventing Congress from blocking President Obama’s pact.Read full article >>

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Market Days in Saint-Rémy.

For instance, one can discover the bountiful market in the center of the tiny town, as it is truly an amazing feast! Not only can you buy all the usual staples of the markets of Provence -- such as incredibly nice-smelling melons and peaches, cherries so ripe and black they explode in your mouth with sweet blood -- but the fact that you can try everything is the most tempting and satisfying part of going shopping there.

Every grocer and seller will let you try their handmade artisan saucissons... Читать дальше...

New mass graves with 24 bodies thought to be those of migrants have been found in Malaysia, media reported on Sunday citing the police.

Huru has made an incredible recovery.

Three men have died after a collision between two vehicles on the A1 in County Down.

'Compton' stays straight, again leads box office with $26.8M NEW YORK (AP) — "Straight Outta Compton" easily maintained its box-office lead with an estimated $26.8 million in ticket sales over a sleepy late summer weekend at North American multiplexes, according to studio estimates Sunday. Universal's N.W.A biopic, a much buzzed-about hit, dominated over the late August releases that often characterize Hollywood's dog days of summer. Of the weekend's new releases, the low-budget horror sequel "Sinister 2" fared best... Читать дальше...