Новости за 20.03.2018

Start-up companies in the clean technology sector from 24 countries, including Malta, can compete for a €20,000 prize and an opportunity of a €€150,000 investment. PowerUp! by InnoEnergy, the fourth edition of the largest competition for start-ups from the cleantech sector, offers those interested an opportunity for business development and to establish a presence on the international market. In addition to cash prizes, the winners of the competition can also look forward to a chance to participate... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A package bomb believed to be linked to the recent bombings in Austin exploded early Tuesday inside a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio, leaving one worker with minor injuries, and a second unexploded bomb was found at the same facility, authorities said. Hours later, police sent a hazardous-materials team to a FedEx facility in Austin to check on a suspicious package there. There was no immediate word about whether that package contained explosives. FBI agent Michelle... Читать дальше...

Our tipster thinks that David Wagner's Terriers may face a struggle to preserve their Premier League status beyond the end of the current campaign

The Church of England rolled out contactless payment terminals in its churches and cathedrals on Tuesday, bringing the way it collects donations into the digital age.

GENEVA, March 20, 2018 – The Chinese government today interrupted UN testimony (see below) by one of its most well-known former political prisoners, who took the floor on behalf of the Geneva based human rights group UN Watch, as he addressed the 47-nation Human Rights Council in Geneva. China lashed out at the end, saying in a right of reply that “NGOs and individuals with ulterior motives use this forum to fulfill their evil purposes.” Before the speech, one of the Chinese government delegates sought to intimidate the speaker, Dr. Читать дальше...

EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker came under fire Tuesday over a "nauseating" letter congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election even as Britain blames Moscow for a deadly toxin attack.

EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker came under fire Tuesday over a "nauseating" letter congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election even as Britain blames Moscow for a deadly toxin attack. Juncker wrote to Putin, returned for another six years in power on Sunday with a record vote share, pledging to "always be a partner" in improving security cooperation with the Kremlin. Russia is currently under a punishing regime of sanctions for its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine... Читать дальше...

Tolu Jacobs Yaffa, who committed to Penn State in early November but did not sign an LOI during the early signing period, has re-opened his recruitment. Starting all over again 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/FZDBkOQACb — chairmanofdaboards (@toluyj) March 20, 2018 Even with Jacobs Yaffa out, The Nittany Lions appear to have no scholarships available for next season. …

The University of Memphis introduced former Tigers star Penny Hardaway as its new men's basketball coach during a Tuesday morning news conference at the Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center.

FPÖ-Vizekanzler Heinz-Christian Strache wurde in seinem Büro im Palais Dietrichstein nicht mit Wanzen abgehört - sondern die von ihm im Jänner als "unfassbarer Skandal" empfundene Einrichtung im Palais Dietrichstein ist eine alte Direktleitung in das Parlament. Der Endbericht der Staatsanwaltschaft bestätigt laut "Falter" die schon damals von Ex-Sektionschef Manfred Matzka aufgestellte Theorie.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday attacked U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman as a "son of a dog" and a "settler."

Newsreader and presenter Nicholas Owen will officially open the new engine shed and restored signal box at Amberley Museum.

The UCI will reveal its news strategy to fight and deter mechanical doping at a special presentation in Geneva on Wednesday. Cyclingnews will attend the presentation and have full coverage of the announcements.

Walleye forward Kyle Bonis has poured his heart and soul into Toledo's ECHL franchise during the prime of his pro hockey career and only one thing has been missing.

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Insert expletives above. Per Rowan Kavner at Dodger Insider:
Turner was hoping the X-rays would show something different, but he got the news after the game about the fracture and will talk to the doctors Tuesday to try to find out more. “It definitely wasn’t what I wanted to hear,” Turner said. “It started to feel better and better as I was in there doing X-rays, so I was pretty hopeful they would come back negative. You get the news, and it’s tough.”Below are more... Читать дальше...

PORT ELIZABETH – There was exciting news for Southern Kings fans on Tuesday when the franchise announced the big-name signing of former Cheetahs and Waratahs scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius. 

When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, two NNSA Office of Secure Transportation (OST) staff members immediately started paying attention to what was happening to the island and its 3.4 million inhabitants. Carlos Montanez and Jose Rivera were both born and raised in the American commonwealth and both had family still living there. When Energy Secretary Rick Perry asked for DOE and NNSA federal employees to join the Homeland Security Department’s hurricane disaster surge force, Carlos and Jose answered the call. Читать дальше...

It’s almost time to start looking into what phones you should be excited about in the next few months. While a strange time of year for some, there’s still an undeniable air of excitement that comes with the inevitable purchase of another fun gadget that we may or may not necessarily need and phones usually top out that list, considering how often consumers trade in models that are barely a year or two old in favour of whatever is newest and most powerful. Granted, maybe you’re still using a Sidekick and aren’t sure what to trade up to. Читать дальше...

Although the rift between the EU and Turkey is steadily growing, there are clear signs that Brussels does not want to lose Ankara, especially in light of Russo-Turkish political and economic rapprochement, Turkish political observers told Sputnik.

Augsburg (dpa) - In der Diskussion um Investoren im deutschen Fußball fordert der FC Augsburg Chancengleichheit für alle Vereine und die Beibehaltung der 50+1-Regel. Finanz-Geschäftsführer Michael Ströll sagte der «Augsburger Allgemeinen» (Mittwoch-Ausgabe): «Wenn es Ausnahmeregeln gibt, dann müssen die auch für alle gelten oder es gibt für niemanden eine Ausnahmeregelung.» Zuletzt hatte Martin Kind für eine Komplettübernahme von Hannover 96 eine Sondergenehmigung bei der Deutschen Fußball Liga angestrebt... Читать дальше...

The massive sting came after an 18-month investigation, Sevier County officials told a TV station, with 34 people receiving felony charges.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmon's visit to the U.S. (all times local): 12:25 p.m. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says that the United States and Saudi Arabia can tackle "a lot of things" together in the future. Prince Mohammed is praising "very deep" relations between the two countries as he meets with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. It's the first stop on a three-week tour of the United States by Prince Mohammed, son of King Salman and heir to the throne. Читать дальше...

Trump administration appointees directed the cancellation of a successful teen pregnancy prevention program, despite opposition from Department of Health and Human Services experts, an NBC News report found.