Новости за 21.04.2016

Russia would be happy if the association agreement between the EU and Ukraine yielded any sort of success for Kiev.

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen shares jumped more than 6 percent early on Thursday on expectations that the carmaker was close to reaching a deal to buy back 500,000 diesel cars in the United States in a step toward resolving an emissions rigging scandal.

Regulators and prosecutors around the world are investigating the German company after it admitted in September to installing software in its cars to cheat exhaust emissions tests, unleashing a scandal dubbed Dieselgate in the media. Читать дальше...

As it turns out, whale sharks — the biggest fish in the seas — are gluttons for crabs. So, find a spot rich in crustaceans, and these beasts will surely follow, which is why Djibouti’s coast has become a prime spot for shark whale-watchers. For a few months every year the largest of the 500 species of shark gather in the tropical waters in the Gulf of Tadjoura to feast ...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (CNN)A day after his longer-than-planned talks with Saudi King Salman partially eased some long-simmering tensions, President Barack Obama was working Thursday to persuade other Gulf leaders to take a more muscular role in stabilizing their region. But in his group meetings with the various Kings, Emirs and Sultans of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar, Obama was expected to face the same skepticism that has clouded ties between Washington and Riyadh: fears over a resurgent Iran... Читать дальше...

Two people remain in custody after police descended on a flat in the early hours.

Castleford Tigers sign Huddersfield Giants forward Larne Patrick on loan until the end of the season.

Editor’s note: Nigeria’s Senate president, Bukola Saraki has had a stormy tenure since he came into power. From going behind his party’s back (APC) to conspiring with the opposition party to steal the Senate leadership, to his recent trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) the number 3 citizen in Nigeria has had it […]

LONDON - An Iranian tennis player has been provisionally suspended after chasing a tournament official off the court at a low-tier event in Turkey.

LONDON (AP) — An Iranian tennis player has been provisionally suspended after chasing a tournament official off the court at a low-tier event in Turkey.

As Glaxo’s search for a new boss gets under way, one requirement ranks high on investors’ wish lists: someone who can breathe new life into its drug-development machine.

Iran reiterates plan to regain market share; commodity index rises to highest level since December

THOUSANDS of passengers are being booted off trams on average 243 services a day as Yarra Trams struggles to run to its timetable.

His mum says she's 'absolutely disgusted' and it breaches his basic human rights.

Why do the Canberra Liberals continue to object to the Canberra stage 1 light rail?

The first of two back-to-back earthquakes struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu one week ago Thursday night. Here is a look, by the numbers, at the quakes and their aftermath.

The first of two back-to-back earthquakes struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu one week ago Thursday night. Here is a look, by the numbers, at the quakes and their aftermath.

In 1968, the Democratic insurgent refused to support the establishment nominee—and it was disastrous.

– The wrestling community has been thrown into mourning – Chyna has been found dead in her apartment Legendary female wrestler Jaonie Laurer popularly known as ‘Chyna’ has died at the age of 45. The cause of the death of the American was however not disclosed. PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports App […]

Joanie Laurer aka Chyna is described as "a real life superhero" by someone on social media.

Tobias Levkovich, Citi chief U.S. equity strategist, weighs in on what's driving the comeback in stocks, including earnings and global commodities.