Новости за 17.03.2018

The death of a one-year-old boy during a shootout brought new horror Saturday to Rio de Janeiro, already reeling from the brazen murder of a human rights activist.

US Vice President Mike Pence told Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi that his country "must do more" against the Taliban and other militants, the White House said on Saturday.

An African-American man was acquitted Friday on charges he assaulted a white protester last August at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, authorities said.

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At the consultation meeting today it was confirmed that the West Stand will be the replacement for the Royal Oak/Ealing Road and become the new home end. The West Stand holds approx 3500 and safe standing hopefully and fits the bill as our red wall and help create fortress Lionel Road. BIAS have been asked to arrange a forum to engage with fans, get feedback and report back to BFC and the consultation group. There will be no clappers, drums or shit flags waved by BFC staff. If planned well and... Читать дальше...

As the metro area continues to grow, Edmond city councilors are now considering a pair of new hotels along I-35.

MURRAY, Ky. – The Lindsey Wilson men and women's track & field programs both opened the 2018 outdoor season with fifth-place finishes at the Margaret Simmons Invitational hosted by Murray State University on Friday.

Whether it’s by hugging a tree, dancing with leprechauns or sharing a pint of ale, Hollywood came out in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday. “Iron Man” Robert Downey Jr. went all-in by not only hugging a tree (it’s green, get it?), but he also shamelessly rocked a head-to-fingertip-to-ankle Kelly green body suit covered in shamrocks. Um, Bob, next year you might want to hunt for an outfit with four-leaf clovers and not three — that extra leaf helps with the whole “luck of the Irish” thing. Читать дальше...

Whether it’s by hugging a tree, dancing with leprechauns or sharing a pint of ale, Hollywood came out in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday. “Iron Man” Robert Downey Jr. went all-in by not only hugging a tree (it’s green, get it?), but he also shamelessly rocked a head-to-fingertip-to-ankle Kelly green body suit covered in shamrocks. Um, Bob, next year you might want to hunt for an outfit with four-leaf clovers and not three because of the whole “luck of the Irish” thing. Ellen DeGeneres... Читать дальше...

In this 315th episode, Mike celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Elvis as they play their guilty pleasure jams. This episode is exactly 2:06:44.

Two vehicles containing three bodies were removed from the wreckage of a collapsed Miami bridge Saturday.

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, including some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

NancyReno was on one of Butler's teams in the 1980s, but she wrote in an open letter that it “does not give you the right to display my name."

Johannesburg (AFP) – KCCA of Uganda, Mbabane Swallows of Swaziland, Township Rollers of Botswana and Horoya of Guinea became the first clubs from their countries to reach the CAF Champions League group stage Saturday. Muzamiru Shaban scored two minutes into the second half to give KCCA a 1-0 home victory over Saint George of Ethiopia in a last-32 second leg and overall success by the same score. Swallows also triumphed 1-0 on their ground, over Zanaco of Zambia, to advance 3-1 on aggregate with Wonder Nhleko scoring the lone second-leg goal.

Former Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, credited with the economic recovery and modernization of a country devastated by a 19-year war prosecuted by the US, has died at 84.

University of Alberta Business professor Dan Mason explains how governments are starting to reconsider the economic benefits of hosting international sporting events.

Vikander won an Oscar in 2016. She's just taking the statute home now and it's going in her bathroom. She explains.

Mohamed Salah looks set to threaten Ian Rush's Liverpool record for the most goals in a single season after his haul of four against Watford moved him to within 11 of the club icon. Salah was in inspirational form at Anfield on Saturday, scoring four times and setting up a goal for Roberto Firmino as the Reds won 5-0. After scoring his second of the day, Salah overtook Fernando Torres' record for the most goals netted in a debut season for the Reds, moving on to 34 since his move from Roma. But he was far from done... Читать дальше...

Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) was the big favourite to win Milan-San Remo but the world champion could only finish sixth in the sprint behind solo winner Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain-Merida), beaten by several of his big-name sprint rivals.

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• Toys R Us is now preparing to sell or close all its US stores as part of a liquidation process after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
• The company struggled to keep up with competitors and was burdened with over $5 billion worth of debt.
• Over its more than 60 years in business, Toys R Us gained lots of fans, many of whom are now mourning the death of the store and remembering their favorite childhood memories there.

As Toys R Us nears its end... Читать дальше...

An engineer for the company that designed a pedestrian bridge that collapsed Thursday, killing at least six people, left a voice mail two days earlier for a Florida Department of Transportation employee advising there was “some cracking that’s been observed on the north end of the span.” The state employee was out on assignment Tuesday and didn’t hear the voice mail from W. Denney Pate of FIGG Bridge Engineers until he returned to the office Friday, the DOT said. Pate’s […]

The viral video that surfaced Tuesday of a Venezuelan-born minor-league baseball player repeatedly striking his then-girlfriend in August 2016 has drawn widespread condemnation on social media and immediately prompted the player's team to release him. After an open records request, police in Corpus Christi, Texas, released the surveillance video to local NBC affiliate KRIS 6 News. Minor-league outfielder Danry Vasquez is seen hitting and pulling the hair of Fabiana Perez in a stadium stairwell —... Читать дальше...

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• Everyone has heard of a favorite hangover cure, but people still often find themselves searching for something that'll actually work to cure a hangover.
• That's partially because many hangover cures are myths.
• In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we explore the truth behind the myths.

Everyone's heard some version of a hangover cure.

Some people swear that remembering to chug water before bed will cure a hangover. Others have more elaborate routines... Читать дальше...