Новости за 13.06.2019

Abu Mohammad lost his house in Syria early in the civil war. Six years on, it’s happening again - only this time in Lebanon and he has to destroy it himself.

At a modest dwelling open to the winds next to a landfill in the Gaza Strip, only the women, children and an old man remain. Angham Zorab’s two brothers along with her husband fled the blockaded Palestinian enclave in June 2014 - like many others who see no hope in remaining.

France will reduce unemployment benefits for high earners and offer incentives to those who work beyond normal retirement age, two major planks of a renewed reform drive by President Emmanuel Macron after months of yellow vests protests. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe unveiled the measures in an address to lawmakers that included commitments to put the environment and social justice at the heart of policymaking between now and the end of Macron’s mandate in 2022.

Russian police detained more than 400 people, including opposition politician Alexei Navalny, at a protest in Moscow Wednesday calling for punishment for police officers involved in the alleged framing of a local journalist. Police abruptly dropped drug charges a day earlier against investigative journalist Ivan Golunov, a rare U-turn by the authorities in the face of anger from his supporters who said the charges were bogus and he was targeted over his reporting. Golunov, 36, known for exposing corruption among Moscow city officials... Читать дальше...

The Environment Ministry has for the first time set locations for two waste incinerators in a 10-year solid waste management road map that also calls for the expansion of the near-capacity Burj Hammoud landfill.

Under the plan, Gerald McShane Elementary School, General Vanier Elementary School and John Paul I Junior High School are being transferred.

The U.S. women's soccer team beat Thailand 13-0. But some fans were not thrilled with the team's reaction. Roxana Saberi explains.

RN Breakfast | Conservation groups say Queensland is failing on its commitment to develop a 'world leading protected area system'.

A THIRD of those using the Government’s Help to Buy scheme could have bought the home they wanted without it. The equity loan scheme began in 2013 and 211,000 buyers had used it by December last year. But the loan is not means- tested and around one in 25 of people who took it up […]

OAKLAND, USA – Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant underwent surgery Wednesday, June 12, for a ruptured right Achilles tendon, confirming the injury and the operation in an Instagram posting.

BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:

President Donald Trump: If foreign governments have dirt on 2020 election rivals, 'I think I'd take it'  USA TODAY

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would likely take information about his 2020 election rivals from foreign adversaries, such as Russia and ...

When Sophie Sinclair’s boyfriend Daniel became distant she had an inescapable feeling he was cheating.

Germany brushed off the absence of injured star player Dzsenifer Marozsan to beat Spain 1-0 Wednesday and take control of Group B in the women’s World Cup, virtually assuring themselves of missing the rampant U.S. in the last 16.

Inspired by injured teammate Kevin Durant and facing an emotional must-win game, the Golden State Warriors are counting upon resiliency and fighting spirit to stay alive in the NBA Finals. Defending champion Golden State, seeking a third consecutive title and fourth in five seasons, entertain Toronto in Game 6 Thursday, needing a victory to pull level at 3-3 and force a Game 7 Sunday at Toronto.

Holders the United States began their defense of the women’s World Cup by crushing Thailand 13-0, but their joyous celebrations of the tournament’s record win triggered a backlash Wednesday.

The 119th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach has the makings of a classic as Tiger Woods returns to the scene of a signature triumph to take on a new generation of stars led by two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka.

If Beirut wants to become a smart city, it shouldn’t count on its government randomly appifying its services. Instead

Iran has been racing to step up exports of petrochemicals and tap new markets to compensate for sliding oil sales, Iranian and international industry sources said, but now risks losing that crucial revenue as Washington tightens the screw on sanctions. Tehran has been selling increased volumes of petrochemical products at below market rates, in countries including Brazil, China and India, since the United States reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil exports in November, according to the six sources... Читать дальше...

Turning Lebanon into a digital economy with up-to-date digital infrastructure will be one of the biggest challenges facing the government of Prime Minister Saad Hariri

Algeria’s Supreme Court Wednesday ordered former Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia be held in custody after he faced a judge in connection with a corruption investigation, state television reported. Ouyahia is the most senior politician to be detained since mass protests broke out earlier this year demanding the removal of the ruling elite and the prosecution of people demonstrators see as corrupt.

Seven players total were hit by pitches in the three games, four on Wednesday. Kris Bryant got the day off after getting twice Wednesday.

HONG KONG (AP) — By the entrance of his restaurant, Kelvin Chung hung a piece of paper announcing the restaurant's intention to strike on Wednesday.

The vote sends the contempt measures to the full House.

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Brooks Koepka goes for a third straight U.S. Open, matching the feat achieved by Willie Anderson in 1903-05. Here are how the previous attempts fared for players going for a third straight U.S. Open: 1913: John McDermott was five shots behind going into the final round at The Country Club. He