Новости за 07.07.2019

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

A "staggering" new warning from a top United Nations official that climate crisis-related disasters are now occuring at the rate of one per week, with developing nations dispropotunately at risk, provoked calls for immediate global action to combat the human-caused climate emergency.

Just days after announcing he was leaving the GOP over his disagreements with President Trump and the party’s top brass, Rep. Justin Amash, I-Mich., said on Sunday that he is not ruling out a possible White House run in 2020.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials knew in 2016 about a private Facebook group where border agents posted racist and misogynistic comments, acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan said on Sunday. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service came under fire over the issue last Monday, when the nonprofit news site ProPublica reported that offensive content had been posted on a private Facebook group for current and former CPB officers. McAleenan said the Facebook page was a private... Читать дальше...

Officers said the alleged incident occurred on June 26 in the area of Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West.

As India have made their way into the World Cup semi-finals, Union Minister Of Youth Affairs & Sports Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that he is 'extremely optimistic' that India will lift the Cup for the third time."I have already sent my official greetings to the coach and Indian team. Since India is already there in the semi-finals, we hope and looking at the performance of our players, we are extremely optimistic and hopeful that India will be able to lift the World Cup once again and will bring the World Cup back home for the third time... Читать дальше...

Cameron Boyce, a young Disney Channel star, has died at age 20 in Los Angeles, Disney CEO Robert Iger confirmed Sunday. Boyce died in his sleep on Saturday from an ongoing medical condition, his

Deutsche Bank will cut 18,000 jobs following a €2.8bn (£2.5bn) loss due to restructuring changes.

Water overflowing from a flooded drain swept the car away, and the driver, along with his son were rescued just in time.

The sweeping $11.9 billion overhaul is designed to turn around the struggling German lender.

The sweeping $11.9 billion overhaul is designed to turn around the struggling German lender.

MADRID, Spain – After protesting for years in front of hotels, a group of Spanish chambermaids has scored victories in their struggle to end subcontracting of their services, which leaves them poor and exhausted.

In light of Facebook’s upcoming Libra coin, European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board Member Benoit Coeure is reportedly urging financial regulators to create a viable framework for crypto projects. According to Coeure in Southern France, where an economic conference is taking place, the growth of the crypto industry is exposing the flaws of the existing […]

A recent poll found that former Vice President Joe Biden is the only 2020 Democratic candidate to hold a wide lead over President Donald Trump in a hypothetical general election matchup.

BARRE, Vt. — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has returned to stock car racing at a local track after taking much of last year off.

Young Hibs midfielder Tommy Block says he is looking forward to developing his game and playing at Hampden after joining Queen’s Park on loan for the 2019/20 season.

A 40-year-old man set himself on fire on Sunday when officials came to demolish his house that was allegedly built on forest land in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, police said. Purushottam Saini sustained nearly 50 per cent burns and was shifted to the SMS hospital in Jaipur after primary treatment, Gudha police station incharge Hardayal Singh said. According to the police, the forest department had issued notices to Saini to remove the encroachment on the forest land, but he ignored it. A team... Читать дальше...

Edinburgh City won the East of Scotland City Cup with a 5-2 win over East Kilbride at Oriam.

Iraq's military announced a new operation Sunday in an attempt to secure the vast western desert leading to the Syrian border, amid fears jihadist sleeper cells were using the area to regroup. The operation, dubbed "Will of Victory", began early Sunday morning and would push to clear the remote territory between the provinces of Salahaddin, Nineveh and Anbar, a statement by the military said. Iraqi armed forces, paramilitary units of the Shiite-dominated Hashed al-Shaabi, tribal groups and US-led coalition warplanes were all taking part... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp’s agent has admitted that his client would one day like to manage the German national team, but confirms that he’s more than happy [...]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Part of New Orleans' streetcar line will be shut down for repairs to its electric system, starting at 5 a.m. July 15.

The once mighty German bank unveiled a sweeping overhaul on Sunday in what may be its last chance to arrest a decade of decline and scandal.

Two men were arrested for allegedly cheating more than 500 people of nearly Rs 80 lakh through their fake shopping portal after luring them with lucrative prize offers from Tughlakabad Extension, police said Sunday. The accused -- Lalit Prasad (25), the owner of the portal along with his manager, Pardeep Kumar (25), ran the fake shopping portal to lure people, they said. The website looked very authentic and professional as they took great care while designing it. The duo operated from their in-house call centre... Читать дальше...