Новости за 25.03.2018

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) - With the increasing likelihood of US withdrawal from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the official title of nuclear deal, European Union (EU) has examined the issue of creating a supportive package for its dealers such as offering credit lines to support European companies trading with Iran.

Berlin (AFP) – Brazil are one of the favourites for the 2018 World Cup, but injury to superstar Neymar still weakens the ‘Selecao’, Germany winger Leroy Sane said Sunday. “Brazil aren’t as dependent on Neymar as they were in 2014,” said Manchester City winger Sane. “They are better positioned and have a few new stars, but it still makes a big difference whether Neymar plays or not.” Germany host Brazil in a mouth-watering friendly at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Tuesday as part of both teams’ build-up to June’s World Cup in Russia. Читать дальше...

The race for the finals spots continue to heat up as Kenny Lowe's Perth clinch a paramount three points against rivals Victory. Melbourne Victory's three-game A-League winning run might have ended in Perth on Sunday, but whilst ever there's a reason to earn points, coach Kevin Muscat doesn't doubt his team's desire to play attractive football. Victory went down to the Glory 1-0 but remain two points shy of third-placed Melbourne City. Other than the result, though, Muscat says he was more frustrated... Читать дальше...

The first Muslim woman elected to Australia's federal parliament has spoken of how racism and domestic violence has shaped her career. Egypt-born Anne Aly has released an autobiography "Finding My Place," which details religious bigotry she suffered at school and violence at the hands of her first husband. From Cairo to the Australian capital Canberra, "Finding My Place" is the story of abuse, desperation and success. Anne Aly came to Australia from Egypt when she was two years old. She details... Читать дальше...

Kyle Mizokami

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Once upon a time, there was a niche for a rifle that was shorter than traditional rifles, making it handier and easier to travel with. Preferred by the likes of cavalrymen, stagecoach guards, and gold and silver prospectors, the carbine sacrificed range for portability. Ruger’s new Pistol Caliber Carbine (PC Carbine) is an excellent example of a compact, firearm that can be packed at home in a backpack, the back of a truck... Читать дальше...

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• Pope Francis had a message to youth on Palm Sunday: Keep raising your voices, and pushing for change.
• His words came a day after tens of thousands of young people led the March for Our Lives protests in the US to call for gun control.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged young people not to be silent and let their voices be heard, even in the face of corrupt or silent elders.

The pope's message comes on the... Читать дальше...

By Ryan Martin

NEW ORLEANS (March 24, 2018) – Relaxed on the lead the entire way around, Ralph Ebert and Patrick Waresk’s Sully’s Dream scored the victory in the $50,000 New Orleans Ladies Overnight Stakes.

Guided in gate-to-wire fashion by Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens, the daughter of Colonel John led the seven other fillies and mares by two lengths during the race’s early stages while setting opening fractions of 23.42, 48.35 and 1:12.59... Читать дальше...

Apparently speaking in connection to the resignation of his personal lawyer, John Dowd, on Thursday, President Trump said Sunday on Twitter he has plenty of options for representation in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe:

Video of a fatal self-driving Uber crash that some experts say exposes flaws in autonomous vehicle technology.

CAPE TOWN – Australia captain Steve Smith has been handed a one-match suspension and fined 100% of his match fee following his admission on Saturday that he was party to a decision to attempt to change the condition of the ball in order to gain an unfair advantage during the third day’s play in the Cape Town Test against South Africa.

Doug Bandow

Despite President Donald Trump’s perpetual bluster, in Syria the administration is yielding to the Erdogan regime in Ankara and again selling out America’s Kurdish allies. Yet abandoning those who did so much to help Washington defeat the Islamic State is less embarrassing than failing to recognize the inevitability of such a retreat.

The Obama administration tried to do everything as Syria disintegrated, only to find out how hard it was to do anything well. Washington wanted to oust Assad... Читать дальше...

China lists $3 billion in U.S. goods including pork and aluminum pipe to maybe face higher tariffs in response to President Donald Trump's higher import duties on steel and aluminum.

The State Department has notified the U.S. Congress that is has approved of a potential sale of nearly 7000 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles to Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern monarchy continues its military campaign in Yemen. In addition to the missiles, the Saudis are requesting additional maintenance and logistical support for American-made combat vehicles such as Abrams main battle tanks and Apache helicopter gunships under separate contracts worth $300 million and $107 million respectively.... Читать дальше...

A brilliant night out, great atmosphere and well organised by the committee, well done.

Was disappointing that very few current players were there to support their captain!
Jerry and Bruno the only current players, grix, robbie paul, Eorl, Robbo, lolesi past players who came to support/were involved.

Kudos too to Mr Thewlis who was there to show his support and also spent a great deal of money in the auctions to support Leroy so well done.

Was interesting to hear lolesi tell of the different culture back then! Читать дальше...

Guest post by Joe Hoft (Getty images) The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers became just the fourth 11th seed in the history of the men’s NCAA Basketball tournament to make the coveted “Final Four” by beating Kansas State on Saturday. The team’s secret weapon is its 98-year-old prayer leader – Sister Jean. Behind the sister of the Blessed […]

Ryan Martin

NEW ORLEANS (March 24, 2018) – In his 4-year-old debut, two-time graded stakes winner Good Samaritan sent warning that he could be a force in the handicap division this year, going from last to first under a hand ride from Joel Rosario to win the Grade II, $400,000 New Orleans Handicap by 2¼  lengths. Hollywood Handsome finished a clear second in a strung-out field, five lengths ahead of Scuba.

Good Samaritan stopped the timer in... Читать дальше...

Johannesburg - Former African National Congress (ANC) MP Jennifer Ferguson has laid a criminal charge against Danny Jordaan for rape.

MELBOURE – Mercedes said on Sunday a software glitch may have cost world champion Lewis Hamilton victory after Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari won the Formula One season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

London (dpa) - Facebook-Chef Mark Zuckerberg hat sich am Sonntag mit ganzseitigen Anzeigen in mehreren britischen Zeitungen für den Datenskandal in seinem Unternehmen entschuldigt. «Wir haben die Verantwortung, Ihre Daten zu schützen. Wenn wir das nicht können, haben wir sie nicht verdient», heißt es in der von Zuckerberg unterschriebenen Anzeige, die lediglich mit einem kleinen Facebook-Logo im unteren Bereich gekennzeichnet war. Sie erschien unter anderem im «Observer» und in der «Sunday Times». Читать дальше...

The knife-wielding man who charged at police on Saturday night in a Whole Foods in Harlem has 34 prior arrests, police said Sunday. The 28-year-old brute, whom authorities have not yet identified, was shot by cops who responded to reports of a violent shoplifter. Police were called to the store on West 125th Street and...

Both races will be run on Monday, with the Truck Series going green at 11 a.m. ET and the Cup Series race at 2 p.m. ET.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump called for stronger anti-terror measures after Friday's attacks in southern France.

Madrid (dpa) - The secessionist region of Catalonia is at the centre of Spain‘s biggest political crisis since a failed coup d‘etat in 1981. Here‘s how the stand-off has played out in the last six months:September 6, 2017: The Catalan parliament agrees to hold an independence referendum in a vote boycotted by the opposition. The Constitutional Court in Madrid invalidates the ballot on the next day. September 20: Spanish police seize almost 10 million ballot papers and arrest 14 pro-independence politicians and officials... Читать дальше...