Новости за 17.12.2014

All those approaching "A Most Violent Year" anticipating a fast-paced shoot-‘em-up will wind up rather surprised. Not disappointed, as the temperate drama they’re actually sitting down for is leagues better than your standard crime thriller, but certainly surprised. Writer and director J.C. Chandor is well aware of this. In fact, he seems quite proud to have created a film that might turn its audience’s relationship with cinematic violence on its head. Chandor himself is a surprising entity. Читать дальше...

Swiss bank’s nomination will be voted on at next year’s AGM

The U.S. is starting talks with Cuba to normalize full diplomatic relations and open an embassy, according to US officials.

The president is set to announce the biggest change in the US policy toward Cuba in more than 50 years.

Secret discussions between the U.S. and Cuban officials happened in Canada and the Vatican and included personal involvement by Pope Francis.

Flurry of dealmaking in smaller sectors in pursuit of greater presence in global food chain

Witness claims to have collected sample of strange filaments after they fell on Portugal

The US is overhauling its strained relationship with Cuba. 'It's time for a new approach," Obama said.

Much worse things than will actually happen have been priced into Russian equities, says ETF specialist Tom Lydon. Ripe for the picking?

Chief executive Antony Jenkins says bank is ‘very well positioned’ to meet regulatory requirements

Hulu's former CEO, Jason Kilar, announced a new online video venture named Vessel.

Russia's Finance Ministry says it was starting to sell its leftover foreign-currency stock.

Transaction volumes between the ruble and digital currency bitcoin enjoyed their biggest day of the year on Tuesday.

London Bridge will be hit the hardest by engineer works.

Volumes could reach 800,000 barrels a day in 2015, says resources minister

The ruble's volatility suggests that many traders and investors have been caught off guard by events in Russia.

A federal watchdog wonders if the millions the U.S. has given to Afghanistan has helped. The Fiscal Times reports.

Volcafe estimates add to bearishness of market

The scandal-plagued head of health-care investment banking has resigned to focus on family.

Price still not high enough to incentivise new supply despite 30% surge this year

The end of the embargo is big news for cigar lovers, but it's not likely that Americans will be firing up right away.

Softer talk on Ukraine from Russian President Vladimir Putin may be an early sign of recovery, said Christopher Granville.

Gentlemen, it's time to light up...

It's not just the end of "Parks & Recreation," but the end of an era. NBC has closed their decades long, Must See TV Thursday night lineup that brought shows like "The Cosby Show," "Family Ties," "Cheers," "Night Court," "Seinfeld," and "Friends," to homes across the nation. Over the past few years, they've struggled to come up with anything on the same level of pop culture saturation, critical accolades, or ratings success, and they've shuttered the Thursday night comedy lineup. One of the last... Читать дальше...

Benefits Mum stole so much cash her Gran was unable to pay heating bills