Новости за 17.05.2016

World and regional powers met Tuesday in an attempt to overcome stubborn divisions among Syrian factions that have led to the rise of Islamic extremists and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives since violence turned to war five years ago.

BAGHDAD (AP) — The latest on a wave of militants attacks in Iraq as government forces battle the Islamic State group (all times local):

BAGHDAD (AP) — The latest on a wave of militants attacks in Iraq as government forces battle the Islamic State group (all times local):

A police officer says initial reports show Tuesday's attack in the northeastern Shaab neighborhood was carried out with an explosives-laden car that was parked near the market. Iraq's Oil Ministry has resumed work at a natural gas plant north of Baghdad, two days after a coordinated dawn assault by Islamic State militants left at least 14 dead. In the attack, a suicide car bomber hit the facility's main gate, followed by other suicide bombers and militants who broke into the plant and clashed with security forces.

We have been exploring the different kinds of foods Nigerians love to eat and the types of Nigerian foods you have to eat in your life time. These foods are simply wonderful meals you cannot afford to miss. Now we would be talking about the foods Nigerians want to be served at parties. Please, if […]

"The Wire" actor Wendell Pierce expressed "regret" Tuesday that an argument about politics in a hotel "escalated" to his arrest on a battery charge.

For most players in the NFL, it’s “what have you done for me lately?” But for Jets rookie Christian Hackenberg, they’re as concerned about what he did three years ago. Via Seth Walder of the New York Daily News, the Jets are hoping for the return of freshman-year-at-Penn-State Hackenberg, as opposed to the one who…

Artworks by street artist Banksy from international private collections are to go on display in Rome.

Hillary Clinton at a campaign event in Lexington, Ky., on Monday. Kentucky and Oregon hold primaries today.

– The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal said President Muhammadu Buhari empathises with Nigerians on the short time consequences of the fuel increment‎ – Justifying the government’s action, Lai Mohammed said the fall in the price of crude oil had led to the reduction of foreign exchange available in the country. […]

Libya with support of the international community intends to return to pre-war levels of oil exports, Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siyala told reporters Tuesday.

An urgent application by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to interdict the National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete from ejecting its MPs during Tuesday’s question session to President Jacob Zuma was struck off the roll on Monday by the Western Cape High Court.

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is set to ask UK Home Secretary Theresa May to allow the use of 50,000-volt stun guns to all frontline police officers, local media reported Tuesday, citing the police association chair.

Dow component Home Depot reported a 1Q profit of $1.44 per share, topping the estimate for $1.36. Revenue of $22.8 billion, also beat the estimate for $22.39 billion.

This is a funky boutique hotel owned and designed by Adolfo Suaya – an Argentine entrepreneur who has spent much of his life in the US – on the edge of Palermo’s lively gastronomic district. It’s not a luxury or uniquely stylish option, but does stand out for value for money.

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Only a few, including Jan Dhan and Swachh Bharat, have caught "imagination" of the country in the first two years of the Modi government while most of its other schemes have escaped notice, a CMS study finds out.

Popular musician Burna Boy, who is being accused of getting a girl pregnant has denied the act Following recent accusations by a girl who claims musician Burna Boy got her pregnant, he has denied the allegation. The girl identified as Uju Stella Johnson, has been accusing Burna Boy of trying to use violence to get […]