Новости за 19.05.2016

The US House of Representatives approved ban of the Confederate flag at all 147 Veteran Administration cemeteries in the United States.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Thursday voted to approve nominees to fill the two vacant spots on the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the highest-ranking Democrat on the committee. The nominations of Democrat Lisa Fairfax and Republican Hester Peirce will now go to the full Senate for a vote.

SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Thursday that it will impose punitive actions against citizens who make unauthorized contact with North Koreans as the government has suspended all inter-Korean civilian exchanges amid the North's provocations

While it appears South Africa’s repo rate still remains in a rising cycle‚ Thursday’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to pause and keep the rate stable makes sound economic sense given the stagnant economy and ongoing cost pressures exerted on consumers‚ says Dr Andrew Golding‚ CE of the Pam Golding Property group.

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"I'm sorry, daytime television. I'm sorry for the realness."

That's how Kanye West ended his seven-minute monologue (you really can't call this one a rant) on "Ellen" Thursday, in which he explained what you might call the theory of Kanye.

Ellen DeGeneres started out by asking Kanye if he ever regrets any of the things he tweets (he doesn't) and if he should think more about any of his statements — for example, his infamous pro-Bill Cosby tweet.

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They’re all upsetting, but in a soothing way.

Sometimes Oscar Isaac poses next to his best friend and soulmate, BB8.

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Sometimes he gazes appraisingly at his Golden Globe and thinks of awards to come.

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Sometimes he just gently smolders in your general direction.

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He comes in many flavors... Читать дальше...

Although Washington policymakers are becoming increasingly critical over Riyadh's alleged connections to 9/11 hijackers, they still consider Saudi Arabia especially useful for the American "Assad-must-go" project in Syria.

The plane was en route from Paris to Cairo carrying 66 passengers and crew when it crashed overnight.

– Government workers in Edo state reported to their respective duty posts at the various ministries in defiance to the indefinite strike declared by the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) – The state head of service, Mrs. Idahor Gladys said the government would not hesitate to invoke the ‘no work no pay’ rule for […]

Egypt says terrorism may be cause in EgyptAir disappearance

Ben Folds invited Kesha to perform with him on Wednesday (May 18) at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles after their Billboard Music Awards performance was cancelled at the hands of Dr. Luke. “dear Mr. ben folds, thank u for tonight. thanks for letting me share your stage, your band, your audience, your humor, your [...]

Mayor de Blasio is headed to Seattle for a few days for a family matter, according to a source familiar with his plans.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New preliminary data indicates Wisconsin's unemployment rate dipped slightly last month.

German rider Andre Greipel sprints to victory in the 12th stage of Giro d'Italia as Bob Jungels retains the overall lead.

Even though the cast toured libraries, the show never really caught on. Here's why.

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Did you deal with night terrors and bed-wetting as a sleepaway camp counselor? Did you spend all day cooped up inside a shoe store fondling the feet of customers with poor grooming habits?

Or perhaps your summer job delivering pizza was in fact the most life-affirming experience you've ever had.

Business Insider wants to hear your summer job stories — the good, the bad, and the terrible.

Share your experience in the anonymous Google form below, and we may include your response in a forthcoming article. Читать дальше...

The professional golfer Phil Mickelson has agreed to forfeit nearly $1 million that the Securities and Exchange Commission said was unfairly earned on a tip from an insider trading scheme conducted by a former corporate director and a professional gambler.

Transneft has proposed to set a new benchmark crude for sulfur-rich oil to avoid large price discounts, local media reported on Thursday.

Two motorcyclists were killed in separate wrecks Wednesday in the central valley, according to Metro Police. A 65-year-old Las Vegas man was riding ...

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LOS ANGELES, May 19 (UPI) -- Eva Longoria and Jose "Pepe" Baston will reportedly wed the weekend of May 20 with Victoria Beckham, Penelope Cruz, Katy Perry and Jaime Camil in attendance.

(Reuters) - Television journalist Morley Safer, who made his reputation as a Vietnam War correspondent for CBS and then became a mainstay on the network’s “60 Minutes” show for 46 years, died at age 84 on Thursday, a few days after his retirement, the network announced. “60 Minutes” had paid tribute to his work on Sunday’s show. In a final posting on Twitter on Sunday Safer wrote, “It’s been a wonderful run, and I want to thank the millions of people who have been loyal to our @60Minutes broadcast. Читать дальше...

U.S. officials are saying that there is a strong suggestions that there was an explosion but the cause is still uncertain.

China-owned PanAust estimates it may take as long as two years to win approvals for its expanded $US3.6 billion copper project in Papua New Guinea.