Новости за 23.04.2018

MOSCOW (AP) — During the Cold War, Soviet scientists at a secret, high-security lab worked frantically to counter the latest U.S. chemical weapons. More than 40 years later, the nerve agent they developed apparently turned up in a quiet English town, where it nearly killed a former Russian spy and his daughter. Vladimir Uglev said he was the scientist who in 1975 first synthesized A-234 — an odorless liquid deadlier than any other chemical weapons that existed at the time. "Hundreds of thousands... Читать дальше...

Electricity and natural gas distributor CenterPoint Energy Inc. will acquire Vectren Corp. for $72 a share in cash, the companies said in a statement Monday. The price per share is 9.8% higher than Vectren's closing price of $65.55 on Friday. The combined company, which will be headquartered in Houston, is expected to have electric and natural gas delivery operations in eight states and an enterprise value of $27 billion. The deal is expected to close by the first quarter of 2019.

Die Spannungen zwischen der Volksrepublik China und Taiwan sind erneut entbrannt. China hatte diesen Monat die größte Demonstration mariner Streitkräfte in der eigenen Geschichte abgehalten und damit neue Drohungen Richtung Taipei, der Hauptstadt Taiwans, geschickt.

Arsenal are preparing for life after Arsene Wenger and they eventually secured a comfortable win in their first game since the legendary Frenchman announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the season with a 4-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday. Three goals in the closing eight minutes secured the victory over the Irons and the man who made it 2-1 was Aaron Ramsey, who is now 10th on the list of top Gunners scorers under Wenger’s stewardship. The Welshman – valued at... Читать дальше...

April 21 – Japan held on to their Asian champions title beating Australia 1-0 in the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 final in Amman, Jordan, last Friday.

Manyang Kher was three years old when he arrived at a refugee camp in Ethiopia's Gambella region. During the 13 years, the South Sudanese native lived there, he observed lots of other children die. From hunger. From cholera. From attempting to flee the camp. “You fear every day because you may die, too,” Kher says. Kher is one of the so-called Lost Boys of Sudan, some 20,000 Sudanese children who escaped when their villages were attacked during the 1980’s civil war and made the 1600 kilometer-walk to Ethiopia. Читать дальше...

Chief Olabode George has demanded an immediate apology from the former governor of Ogun state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, over what he described as “uncharitable and irritable vituperations” against him by the ex governor.

Chief Olabode George has demanded an immediate apology from the former governor of Ogun state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, over what he described as “uncharitable and irritable vituperations” against him by the ex governor.

Manyang Kher was three years old when he arrived at a refugee camp in Ethiopia's Gambella region. During the 13 years, the South Sudanese native lived there, he observed lots of other children die. From hunger. From cholera. From attempting to flee the camp. “You fear every day because you may die, too,” Kher says. Kher is one of the so-called Lost Boys of Sudan, some 20,000 Sudanese children who escaped when their villages were attacked during the 1980’s civil war and made the 1,600-kilometer-walk to Ethiopia. Читать дальше...

Nur die ÖVP konnte Nichtwähler von 2013 überzeugen, diesmal das Kreuzerl bei ihnen zu machen. Die SPÖ brachte keine Mobilisierung zustande. Und die Grünen verloren an die Pinken.

Durban -  Frustrated people voiced their dissatisfaction with services at the uMgeni Road Home Affairs offices when the Minister, Malusi Gigaba visited the offices on Monday.

Ketton Sports sent out an early statement of intent with a crushing 114-run win on the opening weekend of the Rutland League season.

BEIJING: China and Russia will block any attempts to “sabotage” the Iran nuclear agreement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday, as US President Donald Trump mulls whether to scrap the deal. Trump has set a May 12 deadline to “fix” the 2015 accord, which curbs Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief and [...]

A community’s infant mortality rate is a reliable indicator of its citizens’ overall health, said Dr. Arthur James, a physician and researcher at Ohio State University.

Man Utd will reportedly battle Barcelona for the signing of Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet this summer as both eye defensive reinforcements. The 22-year-old has impressed this season, making 49 appearances in all competitions to gain crucial experience to improve while he’s chipped in with four goals too. SEE MORE: ‘You’ve ruined football’ – Furious Man Utd […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, is facing serious opposition before the Senate...

The UK media failed to challenge the government narrative of austerity despite its failure to revive the economy.

A committee has been set by the federal government to review the technical and financial aspects of the demands by the striking Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). The identities of the committee members have not been unveiled.

A committee has been set by the federal government to review the technical and financial aspects of the demands by the striking Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). The identities of the committee members have not been unveiled.

Appoġġ has launched a campaign urging people to take up fostering, as data shows that only half of the children in out-of-home care are fostered. By the end of 2017, 230 children out of the total of 480 who are not living with their biological parents were being fostered by 208 carers. The number of new carers, which reached a low of seven in 2016, increased to 39 last year, but more needs to be done, Foundation for Social Welfare Services CEO Alfred Grixti said at the launch of the campaign called Open your heart and your home ... Читать дальше...

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LONDON  — Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her third child, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces (3.8 kilograms).

NEW YORK (AP) — "The Crown" star Matt Smith says he supports fellow actor Claire Foy over the revelation that Foy was paid less than her male co-star in the Netflix drama. A producer disclosed last month that Foy, who starred as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, was paid less than Smith, who played Prince Philip, because Smith was better known. Smith told The Hollywood Reporter he believes they should be paid "equally and fairly." He says he's pleased "it was resolved and they made amends." Smith did not explain what he meant. Читать дальше...