Новости за 21.04.2016

Obama is pushing the US's Gulf allies to step up their contributions in Iraq

21.04.2016 08:03

BusinessInsider.com 

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — With fresh friction wearing on an old alliance, President Barack Obama pressed Saudi Arabia and Persian Gulf nations on Wednesday to step up efforts to defeat the Islamic State group and help rebuild war-torn Iraq.

Obama huddled privately with Saudi King Salman at Erga Palace as Defense Secretary Ash Carter appealed to other Gulf nations for more economic and political support for Iraq, echoing themes Obama planned to emphasize personally... Читать дальше...

Harriet Tubman rises up as new face of $20 bill

21.04.2016 08:02

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

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Abolitionist and women’s rights crusader Harriet Tubman will replace the former president on the front of the $20 bill, becoming the first African American to appear on U.S. currency, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced Wednesday. [...] the U.S. did not throw away its shot to keep founding father Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first secretary of the Treasury, on the $10 bill. Lew said Hamilton, who was originally considered for replacement with a female figure, will remain on the front of... Читать дальше...

Ex-minister Furuya visits Yasukuni

21.04.2016 08:02

Kyodo News (kyodonews.jp) 

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TOKYO - Keiji Furuya, former minister in charge of the North Korean abduction issue, visits the war-linked Y...

Viacom channels remain on Dish Networks as negotiations continue

21.04.2016 08:02

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

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Dish Network and Viacom Inc. executives continued negotiations late Wednesday night to try to reach a new carriage agreement for such popular channels as MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, BET and Nickelodeon.

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Tribal woman chops off man's genitals, kills him for attempting to rape daughter

21.04.2016 08:02

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

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A tribal woman chopped off of man's genitals, killed him and later buried his body for allegedly attempting to rape her daughter in the north-eastern state of Assam.

'Defensie raakt zicht kwijt op veteraan'

21.04.2016 08:01

Tubantia 

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Defensie heeft geen idee hoe het gaat met duizenden Uruzgan-veteranen. Daardoor bestaat de kans dat ze niet de nazorg krijgen die ze nodig hebben. De Veteranenombudsman maakt zich daarover grote zorgen. Dat meldt De Telegraaf.

Mexico: 3 dead, more than 100 hurt in petrochemical plant blast

21.04.2016 08:01

CBSNews.com 

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Speaker Vicki Dunne's fourth trip to London in two years

21.04.2016 08:01

Sydney Morning Herald 

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Speaker Vicki Dunne is off to London for the fourth time in two years for another Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting.

21 Realities For Someone Who Gets Way Too Anxious Smoking Weed

21.04.2016 08:01

BuzzFeed 

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420 hate it.

Weed culture has never made much sense to you.

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You don't understand how it makes other people so relaxed.

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Because for you, marijuana makes your anxiety a lot worse.

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‘Slice’ claim denied by killer’s brother

21.04.2016 08:01

News Herald Sun 

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THE brother of Craig McDermott has refuted a claim the killer threatened to “slice” his estranged partner a day before he stabbed her to death.

Costa Mesa to ask voters to consider district-based elections

21.04.2016 08:01

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

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Costa Mesa voters will be asked to decide whether to change the way city leaders are elected in the future, after accusations that the current system is biased against Latino residents.

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Horoscope for Thursday, 4/21/16 by Christopher Renstrom

21.04.2016 08:01

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

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ARIES. (March 19 - April 18): Don't make a fuss over a slight because you may unintentionally give adversaries certain ideas. This is the time to maintain a stiff upper lip.

Australia all but rules out Japan sub bid

21.04.2016 08:00

Stars and Stripes 

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Australia has all but eliminated the much-hyped Japanese bid to build the country’s 50 billion Australian dollar fleet of new submarines, a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corp. said Wednesday.

Adele 'richest ever UK female musician'

21.04.2016 08:00

BBC News - Entertainment & Arts 

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Adele has been named as Britain's richest ever female musician, according to the annual music rich list compiled by Sunday Times.

Happy 90th birthday Queen Elizabeth II: How Britain is celebrating

21.04.2016 08:00

«Metro UK» 

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The fun doesn't end after today.

Nepal Earthquake: One Year Later

21.04.2016 08:00

WSJ.com 

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A year after the devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake and aftershocks that killed nearly 9,000 people, Nepal is still reeling. Photo: Patrick Shepherd

A’s Kendall Graveman has big night, Oakland wins 4th in a row

21.04.2016 08:00

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

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NEW YORK — Kendall Graveman made his first career appearance at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, something of a thrill for a young player. [...] after third baseman Danny Valencia left with a hamstring strain and the A’s lost their designated hitter, Graveman also became the first starting pitcher ever to have an at-bat at the new Yankee Stadium. The A’s have won all five of their road games this season and they’re on a four-game winning streak overall. Graveman went 61/3 innings and allowed three hits, three walks and one run. Читать дальше...

Astros help Hamels' 10th straight win, fall to Rangers 2-1

21.04.2016 08:00

TheRepublic.com 

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The Houston Astros wanted to get to Cole Hamels early. They simply gave away several chances to do it.

Experts raise alarm over rise in “open data inequality”

21.04.2016 08:00

Financial Times 

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While the UK can cheer for being nominated for the second year in a row the most open country in the world for data transparency, a warning has been sounded over the widening gap between data haves and have-nots.

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Go Back to College for a Day With This Lecture Series

21.04.2016 08:00

Mental Floss 

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A lecture series lets you enjoy the learning parts of college without the tests. Or the loans. Or the parties.

Mum Ann Harvey jumped without hesitation from the Dartford bridge after climbing over two barriers, inquest hears

21.04.2016 08:00

KentOnline (kentonline.co.uk) 

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A mother-of-two died after jumping "without hesitation" from the Dartford bridge, an inquest heard.

Prep roundup: Raiders even series with Central

21.04.2016 08:00

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

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Trailing 3-0 going into the bottom of the third, the Crescent Valley High baseball team responded with a five-run inning and went on to win Wednesday's Mid-Willamette Conference game 11-3.

Young artist to join symphony for violin concerto

21.04.2016 08:00

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

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Olivia Myers may speak softly — but she exudes plenty of emotion when playing her violin.