Новости за 19.07.2015

(AP) — A philosophy professor has resigned from a Christian college in northern Indiana after it recently adopted a statement affirming to a belief in God as the creator of humanity. Jim Stump, a 1991 Bethel College graduate who has been a professor at the evangelical liberal arts school since 1998, announced his resignation in a joint letter with the college's president, Gregg Chenoweth. "In considering this corporate commitment, I decided to resign from my position at Bethel in order to pursue alternate work... Читать дальше...

The pieces got a bit lost in this hectic Prom for primary school-age children, says Ivan Hewett

(AP) — Authorities say a small plane went down in a central Pennsylvania cornfield overnight, but the two people aboard walked away from the crash. Police said the Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled to come to the scene Monday to investigate the cause of the crash.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — At Lennox Park it was gray and damp except for the Burlington Public Library's bookmobile, whose eccentric decal provide a splash of color to the landscape. Songs by bands such as One Direction and Selena Gomez resonated from the truck's speakers as Burlington School District librarian Donna Carlson lowered the entrance to the truck, The Hawk Eye (http://bit.ly/1V78LET ) reported. Schools must plan time into their first quarter curriculum to review skills taught during the previous school year... Читать дальше...

There aren’t too many players available on the open market that could provide upgrades for teams before they start training camp, but tight end Jermaine Gresham could do that for someone. Gresham was thought to be a possible Raiders signing early in the offseason, but physical exams during his free agent visit showed that Gresham…

The US Department of State transmitted to Congress the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, its annexes, and related materials on Iran's nuclear program.

Sandra Bland was found dead in her cell days after arrest.

Despite sanctions, Russia, with its “vast resources and technology know-how, is well suited to continue to use energy as a powerful geopolitical tool”, retaining its “global power status”, which “brings unease to the West”, according to a recent political risk report published by the online magazine Global Risk Insights.

(AP) — Keene Memorial Library Children's Librarian Laura England-Biggs' office is hidden away, off the main storage room and into the back recesses of the library. Visitors entering it should bring their sense of humor and love of absurdity and be prepared for a visual overload from the objects they see arrayed, the Fremont Tribune (http://bit.ly/1fnjCdD ) reported. A life-size stuffed toy Gollum, the pathetic character from the movie "Lord of the Rings," is draped from a bookshelf. England-Biggs... Читать дальше...

The word "crisis" was not mentioned after Port Adelaide's painful three-point loss to Adelaide, but there is no doubt the Power's chances of contesting the finals series are becoming dimmer by the minute.

Foreign ministers from the EU will meet Monday to discuss the Iran nuclear deal, how to resolve the long-running Arab-Israeli conflict, and will also mull over providing Tunisia with financial and security support.

Ukrainian media and political figures gave the Russian liberal political figure a cool reception upon her appointment as Saakashvili's deputy after she was unable to answer a journalist's question about who Ukraine is at war with.

Mixed reviews cause analysts to rein in sales forecasts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran will continue struggle against the United States and its allies, first and foremost Israel despite the agreement on Iran's nuclear program.

Sacked burger chain employee says she was targeted for speaking out against a WorkChoices-era agreement that denies staff penalty rates and pays below-award wages.

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Harsheel Dani achieved quite a lot when he was barely 16 years old. He represented the country in the junior Asian Championship, World Championship and became the U-19 singles champion in the junior nationals. Thanks to his extraordinary exploits on the court, he was rated as one of the best promising shuttlers in the country.

A current Houston player wasn’t too impressed by Alabama coach Nick Saban. But Saban made a real impression on a former Houston player, when the Titans were the Oilers and the Oilers were in Texas and Saban coached the defensive backs. Cris Dishman, a Pro Bowl cornerback who played under Saban in the late 1980s,…

Republican presidential candidates should embrace the anti-poverty initiatives championed by Kemp and Bob Woodson.

Selfie taken by French Islamist who beheaded his boss, showing killer sitting beside his victim, posted on social media by account linked with Isil

The world’s top chefs, authors, actors and other globe-trotters—from Anne Rice to Ruth Reichl—share the places they’re dying to see before they die. Take note, then take off. Bon voyage!

When the Jets picked defensive lineman Leonard Williams with the sixth overall pick in the draft, it looked like he would spend his rookie season working into the mix behind Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson on a deep and talented defensive line. Richardson has been suspended for the first four games of the season, however,…

Australian Marc Leishman has catapulted up the leaderboard after a tournament-best round at The Open in St Andrews.

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LONDON, July 19 (UPI) -- Ricky Gervais says he thinks it is ridiculous that people are upset over a photo published of Queen Elizabeth II as a young child giving the Nazi salute.