Новости за 06.03.2018

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US-led coalition's operations against the Islamic State (Daesh) terror group in eastern Syria could take longer now that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have redeployed in response to Turkey's offensive in the north of the country, Pentagon spokesperson Adrian Rankine-Galloway told Sputnik.

U.S. stocks jumped on Monday, with major indexes closing sharply higher in a broad advance as concerns appeared to fade of the prospect of more protectionist trade policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 344 points, or 1.4%, to 21,882, snapping a four-day losing streak. The S&P 500 gained 30 points, or 1.1%, to 2,721. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 1%, or 73 points, ending at 7,331. The day's gains were broad, with all 11 S&P 500 sectors ending higher on the day and most closing up more than 1%. Читать дальше...

Maybe set your alarm for this one: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch its 50th Falcon 9 rocket in the early-morning hours on Tuesday, with a two-hour launch window beginning at 12:33 a.m. ET (9:33 p.m. PT). The rocket will blast off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the company said. According to SpaceX, …

WASHINGTON — They spent their first year in Washington as an untouchable White House power couple, commanding expansive portfolios, outlasting rivals and enjoying unmatched access to the president. But Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have undergone a swift and stunning reckoning of late, their powers restricted, their enemies emboldened and their future in the West Wing uncertain. Kushner, long the second-most powerful man in the West Wing, is under siege. President Trump’s son-in-law has lost influential White House allies. Читать дальше...

ecked in red, green, and yellow, supporters of Sierra Leone’s biggest parties wrap up their campaigns this week, before general elections on Wednesday.  Up for grabs is the presidency, parliament, and local council positions. Current President Ernest Bai Koroma of the All People’s Congress party must step down after serving two terms. The APC’s new flag-bearer, ex-foreign minister Samura Kamara, faces challenges from opposition stalwart Julius Maada Bio of the Sierra Leone People’s Party and... Читать дальше...

Man Utd had a first half to forget against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night, as they fell a goal behind thanks to Andros Townsend. That doesn’t tell half the story though, as they looked abject throughout having struggled to really create any serious opportunities to trouble their opponents. SEE MORE: Man Utd confirmed line-up vs […]

ecked in red, green, and yellow, supporters of Sierra Leone’s biggest parties wrap up their campaigns this week, before general elections on Wednesday.  Up for grabs is the presidency, parliament, and local council positions. Current President Ernest Bai Koroma of the All People’s Congress party must step down after serving two terms. The APC’s new flag-bearer, ex-foreign minister Samura Kamara, faces challenges from opposition stalwart Julius Maada Bio of the Sierra Leone People’s Party and... Читать дальше...

Catalan lawmakers proposed a separatist leader currently detained over Spain's crackdown on Catalonia's secession drive as a candidate for president of the region, its parliament said on Monday.

Eddie Hearn says if Jermell Charlo wants Kell Brook, he can make an offer.

The San Francisco Symphony’s 2018-19 season will include a two-week Stravinsky Festival conducted by Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas, a musical celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a program devoted to the theme of climate change in partnership with the San Francisco Asia Society. The season, announced Monday, March 5, will open Sept. 5 with a gala concert featuring violinist Itzhak Perlman, and conclude June 27-30, 2019, with semi-staged productions of two one-act operas... Читать дальше...

DURBAN - Despite a 118-run loss to Australia in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Monday, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said he will take solace in the character and fight shown by his players.