Новости за 19.05.2016

The Islamic State has employed a wheelchair-bound executioner to terrorise residents in Libya, a human rights report revealed yesterday.

A former Fifa official from Nicaragua has a pleaded not guilty to US charges stemming from a wide-ranging bribery investigation.

NEW YORK (AP) — Upcoming virtual-reality headsets based on Google's new Daydream VR system won't be as sophisticated as Facebook's Oculus Rift.

When I asked why they go to these kinds of places, she said the atmosphere and music are better there. If the shoe were on the other foot and you were the one out drinking and dancing while she sat at home, she’d probably feel the same way you’re feeling now, unless you had both agreed on an open relationship. Spouses who treat each other without consideration for the other’s feelings usually wind up divorced, so while there is time to save your marriage, some sessions with a marriage counselor would be a good investment. Читать дальше...

In the 2013-14 school year, the state suspended the Academic Performance Index, or API, the chief tool Californians had for seeing how their kids’ schools stacked up among schools across the state. API wasn’t a perfect measure, but it offered clear school rankings that could be understood by anyone in your neighborhood — from parents to real estate agents. To be fair, state education officials had many reasons for creating a new system: The federal government was ditching its No Child Left Behind regime... Читать дальше...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliate groups have restrategised on how to make sure the second day of their industrial action is a huge success. The labour unions in the country had commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, May 18, to ask for the reversal of fuel pump price of Premium Motor Spirit […]

Rescue services reported receiving a distress signal before Airbus 320 disappeared from Egyptian air space.

Zanger Dotan (29) rondde woensdag zijn Amerikaanse tournee in het voorprogramma van Ben Folds af. Maar als het aan de zanger ligt, keert hij snel terug naar de Verenigde Staten.

– The much awaited 2016 common entrance examination results are out – The results were released by the body in charge – National Examination Council (NECO) – Candidates can check their results  for free NECO announced the release of the 2016 results of the national common entrance examination yesterday, May 19. In a statement signed […]

A new survey shows that the vast majority of Canadians agree that at least one woman (other than the Queen) should be on the country's bank notes. While Nellie McClung is the favourite, Canadians are still largely split — and mostly by region — on who it should be.

We think the Bard would approve.

Women who take the drug pregabalin - used to treat pain, anxiety, and epilepsy - during pregnancy may be more likely to have a child with a birth defect, say researchers.

Research into Seychelles warblers brings new insight into the effects of inbreeding on cellular aging. The findings could, one day, help keep rare species healthy.

Learn about Behcet's disease, a rare condition that causes inflammation to blood vessels. This disease can cause a variety of symptoms that may not appear connected.

GLEN ULLIN — Betty Pfenning, 79, Glen Ullin, died suddenly May 14, 2016, at Standing Rock Indian Health Service, Fort Yates. Services will be held at 1 p.m. CDT today, May 19, at Zion Lutheran Church, Glen Ullin. Burial will…

William “Bill” Joseph Gross, 53, Bismarck, died May 16, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck, where a prayer service will begin…

DICKINSON — Rose Marie Hauck, 86, Dickinson, formerly of Richardton, died May 17, 2016, at St. Luke’s Home, Dickinson. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. MDT Friday, May 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Richardton. Burial will be at…

Gene Udell Potter, 70, Bismarck, passed away May 16, 2016, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, at First Presbyterian Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Dr. David Reiter officiating. Burial will be held…

Florine Wetzel, 91, passed from this life May 17, 2016, surrounded by her family and best friend. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with the Rev. Valerie Kinlan…

Jean Emma Hartleib, 75, Mandan, passed away May 17, 2016, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Shepherd of the Valley, Bismarck, with the Rev. Les Wolfgram officiating. Burial will be at…

BELFIELD — Marcella M. Smith, 77, Belfield, died May 18, 2016, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Arrangements are pending with Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson.

Ellamae Iverson, 76, Culbertson, Mont., died May 17, 2016, at Roosevelt Medical Center, Culbertson, Mont. Arrangements are pending with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston.

Dee Ann Heidt, 52, Dickinson, 2 p.m. MDT, Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.