Новости за 20.08.2016

ASHEVILLE — In 1861, with Fort Sumter in the hands of the Confederate Army and the harbor blockaded by the Union Navy, a hurricane spinning off the Bahamas headed toward them.

Аҳтам Абдуллозода, раиси Кумитаи ҷавонон, варзиш ва сайёҳӣ мегӯяд, заҳматҳои шабонарӯзии Дилшод Назаров ва шароити фароҳамшуда барои ӯ имкон дод, ки ин варзишгари тоҷик медали тиллои Бозиҳои олимпиро аз они худ кунад.

By Ayse Wieting, Associated Press ISTANBUL — Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Saturday his country is willing to accept a role for Syrian President Bashar Assad during a transitional period but insisted he has no place in Syria’s future. Speaking to foreign media representatives in Istanbul, the prime minister also said that Turkey would aim to become more of a regional player with regard to Syria in the next six months. Turkey is one of the main supporters of rebels fighting to overthrow Assad... Читать дальше...

BEIJING — China and Myanmar said Saturday that they have pledged to forge closer ties as “blood brothers,” as Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi got set to wrap up a visit to Beijing, her first diplomatic trip since taking power in March. Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi (L) speaks during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not in photo) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, 19 August 2016. Aung San Suu Kyi is on an official visit and is meeting Chinese officials to boost diplomatic and economic ties. Читать дальше...

MOUNT PLEASANT — In an unusual move, Town Council this month refused to annex a proposed development property adjacent to Charleston National, a subdivision at the north end of town.

What: The Cedar Room turns into a barre studio for one morning with a hour-long class led by Jess Ross of Barre Evolution. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

BAGUIO CITY, Aug. 20 – Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr on Friday said that with the rest of the congressmen of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), they will be able to fast track the application for the Autonomous Region of the Cordillera. The draft will be finalized for the region to gain its autonomy the soonest possible time. Photo courtesy of luzon.politics.com.ph “As Congress focus on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the focus on the application for the Cordillera Autonomy will soon follow... Читать дальше...

By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata, Philippine News Agency MANILA, Aug. 20 — President Rodrigo R. Duterte declared on Saturday an indefinite ceasefire with communist New People’s Army (NPAs) to pave the way for resumption of peace talks with the rebels next week, said Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) Jesus Dureza. Photo courtesy of ATimes.com The peace talks are scheduled for Aug. 22 in Oslo, Norway. Dureza left Manila at 5:15 p.m. Saturday for peace talks in the Scandinavian city. In a press... Читать дальше...

We just wrapped up our drive in the new Renault Kwid 1.0 Litre in the beautiful, sea-side town of Mahabalipuram near Chennai. So here are our first impressions of the car, but before that, a quick recap is in order. The Renault Kwid 1.0 Litre is powered by a new, 999 cc, three-cylinder petrol engine […]

A father carries his son while inside the large display of Lego at the Toy Kingdom Toy Expo 2016 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Saturday, August 20, 2016. (Jansen Romero/Manila Bulletin/mb.com.ph) Wonderful Legoland

Three student cowboys proved no match for an angry bull in Manresa, Cagayan de Oro, Friday, Aug. 19, where 45 teams from agriculture schools in Northern Mindanao competed in the annual rodeo. (Froilan Gallardo/Manila Bulletin/mb.com.ph)

They demand ever-tighter regulations on a life-saving product long, rightly and highly valued by Americans.

Secretary of State John Kerry is arriving in Africa on Monday for talks in Kenya and Nigeria on countering terrorism.

Up to 3,000 runners, amateur and professional, put on their sneakers Friday and jogged through the streets of Egypt's capital Cairo, marking the World Humanitarian Day (WHD).

The top Democrat in the Senate says Congress must return from its weekslong summer break to deal with the Zika virus, an unlikely scenario in light of the dysfunction that prevented lawmakers from agreeing on money to fight the mosquito-borne disease.

Under Armour, the global leader in innovative performance footwear, apparel and equipment has taken footwear innovation to the next level. In March, the brand introduced its first-ever 3D printed performance trainer, the UA Architech.