Новости за 23.05.2020

A report released Saturday by the Human Rights Office of the United Nations Assistance says hundreds of Iraqi protesters were killed and thousands were wounded during antigovernment protests in the country last fall.

Investigators said Saturday that they found the so-called "black boxes" from a passenger jet that crashed in Pakistan, killing 97 people. Two people survived the disaster.

Firefighters battled a four-alarm fire Saturday in a warehouse at San Francisco's Pier 45.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Florida on Wednesday to watch as SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft into orbit.

"Terrace House" star and professional wrestler Hana Kimura has died at age 22, Stardom Wrestling announced on Saturday.

Focus Features has announced plans to release its new comedy "Irresistible" via video-on-demand platforms on June 26.

India's West Bengal state government on Saturday sought the Indian army's aid to restore essential services destroyed by Cyclone Amphan, which killed dozens.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed an order allowing people to gather in groups of 10 people or fewer, loosening some social distancing protocols ahead of the holiday weekend.

"Good Omens" stars David Tennant and Michael Sheen are reuniting for a six-episode BBC comedy called "Staged."

ViacomCBS has acquired John Krasinski's "Some Good News" program and plans to air a version of it across its television and digital platforms.

Hertz has filed for bankruptcy following a sharp drop in travel because of the coronavirus pandemic.

With a spike of more than 20,000 new infections of COVID-19 within 24 hours, Brazil on Saturday reported the third-highest number of cases in the world behind Russia and the United States.

Fox has renewed its crime drama "Prodigal Son" for a second season.

After damaging storms blew through portions of the Plains on Friday, the threat for more severe weather will persist over the area through the weekend.

Rapper NAV's "Good Intentions" is the No. 1 album in the United States.

President Donald Trump donated his latest paycheck to the Department of Health and Human Services, but White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany may have shown reporters more of the check than she meant to.

On May 23, 2009, police said South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, 62, linked to a corruption investigation, died in a leap from a cliff near his home after leaving a suicide note.

Actor Joan Collins turns 87 and actor Melissa McBride turns 55, among the famous birthdays for May 23.

Caylin Newton, the younger brother of former NFL MVP Cam Newton, announced that he is joining Auburn as a graduate transfer.

The Seattle Seahawks reached an agreement with running back Carlos Hyde on a short-term contract Friday.

At least two passengers survived a fiery plane crash in Pakistan Friday that may have been caused by a double engine failure, officials said.

New York Knicks legend and current Georgetown men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing has tested positive for the coronavirus, the school announced Friday.

After an unsettled and much cooler week for many in the West, the heat will be cranked back up to end the month of May.

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka moved ahead of Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete in the world.

The New York Jets are signing former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco to a one-year contract.