Новости за 20.08.2018

The majority of Americans favor efforts to improve relations between Russia over sanctions amid concern about Russian election interference, a new poll shows.

I never met Hilary Lister and now it’s too late. This brave sailing icon passed away yesterday after decades of struggling against a degenerative condition that left her wheelchair-bound ...

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It's the latest foray into more-healthful offerings for the food and beverage giant, which has shifted from soft drinks toward products such as juices, hummus and oatmeal.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran on Monday reminded German Chancellor Angela Merkel of its opposition to talks on its defense and missile programs.

“The Little Mermaid” is swimming against a massive cinematic tide. This live-action romance/drama is a sweet film about love and lore that would have done a lot better in the fall or spring when the box office battles aren’t so brutal. Arguments can be made for alternative summer movie options, but in this case the lack of a major star in either of the main starring roles and a production design only a notch or two above a college stage production aren’t big enough lures.

Working with tanneries in India, Paulien Wesselink turned a longstanding interest in global development into an eco-friendly leather bag brand that embraces the trade-not-aid philosophy. She started as a recent college graduate with just €15,000; today O My Bag is a recognized brand across Europe.

That's 11.425 hours for every human being on the planet.

Jake Johnson, staff writer

As millions in the United States, Europe, and throughout the world continue to suffer from the devastating losses of wealth and crippling austerity sparked by the 2008 global financial crisis, former staffers at the failed Wall Street giant Lehman Brothers—which was at the center of the greed-fueled economic crash—are reportedly planning to hold lavish gatherings in London, Hong Kong, and New York to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the firm's collapse.

What the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia means to Czechs and Russians today.

In winning a second term as Mali's president on Thursday, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has another chance to tackle challenges ranging from curbing insecurity to improving the legal system and economy, analysts say. The 73-year-old Keita garnered 67 percent of the votes in a runoff election against competitor Soumaila Cisse. Threats of violence by jihadist militants held the runoff vote to a dismal 34 percent, and ethnic violence closed polls in the initial round of balloting July 29 – despite efforts... Читать дальше...

SALLY Brown narrowly missed out on medals herself as part of Team GB during London 2012 as she watched boyfriend Jonnie race into the nation’s hearts. The Paralympian first took up athletics for enjoyment as a nine-year-old but her talent soon made her one of Britain’s brightest stars. Here’s everything you need to know about her… […]

The final race of August at Colorado National Speedway is this Saturday night the 25th and we proudly present the Mountain States Fire Protection Showdown. You will see the Snap-On Tools Pro Trucks, the Galitz Transportation Late Models, The Mountain States Fire Protection Mod Coupes, The Great Scott’s Eatery Super Stocks, and the Chick-Fil-A Figure 8s. […]

Scorching summer heatwaves and downpours are set to become more extreme in the northern hemisphere as global warming makes weather patterns linger longer in the same place, scientists said on Monday. They said there was a risk of “extreme extremes” in North America, Europe and parts of Asia because manmade greenhouse gas emissions seemed to be disrupting […]

South Africa to soon mimic Venezuela

Rossi keeps pressure on in championship with dominant victory at Pocono LONG POND, Pennsylvania (Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018) – For the second consecutive Verizon IndyCar Series race, Alexander Rossi put together a dominantly triumphant performance. On Sunday, he won the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway and made the season championship battle tighter in the […]

Stories of loss and devastation from around Ernakulam and Aluva in Kerala.

It’s Summer Lovin’ Week here at Mashable, which means things are getting steamy. In honor of the release of Crazy Rich Asians, we’re celebrating onscreen love and romance, looking at everything from our favorite fictional couples to how Hollywood’s love stories are evolving. Think of it as our love letter to, well, love.