Новости за 26.12.2016

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President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin went back and forth making public statement about their countries' nuclear arsenals this week, days after President Barack Obama used his last press conference of 2016 to warn Russia against continued hacking.

And on Wednesday, the Kremlin said almost all communication channels between Moscow and the US were frozen.

While it seemed tensions were high between the two countries, the incoming... Читать дальше...

On Christmas Day, 2016 gave us another blow. George Michael suddenly passed away of reported heart failure, aged 53. Social media exploded, reminiscing on his biggest hits like “Father Figure,” “Faith” and “Praying for Time.” George Michael was more than a pop star with a godlike voice, superb songwriting skills and devastatingly good looks. Born […]

1. Yelizaveta Glinka – for her help in the Donbass and Syria

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Yelizaveta Glinka, also known as "Doctor Liza," was a doctor and head of the Just Assistance Foundation who was among the 92 victims of the air disaster on Dec. 25 in which a Tu-154 military plane crashed into the Black Sea shortly after taking off from Sochi.

Her foundation helps underprivileged people: from the homeless and needy families to those who have suffered as a result of military activity... Читать дальше...

The Pakistani security officials are claiming that an explosive-laden donkey was seized from the vicinity of Durand Line. The officials further added that three suspects were also arrested after the donkey was captured by the security forces, according to the local media reports. The political administration told The Express Tribune on Sunday that after seeing the donkey Read the full article...

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Thailand's success in attracting huge numbers of tourists has put some infrastructure for handling the influx under pressure, an economist with the World Bank said on Monday.

"Bottlenecks are building up in destinations like Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket, while infrastructure still hasn't expanded," Kiatipong Ariyapruchya said.

The economist also said that new destinations inside Thailand "must be introduced and monitored closely to support sustainable tourism". Читать дальше...

ROCKWELL, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an ATM was stolen from a Rockwell bank early on Christmas Day.

'I spent the next few days trying to prove it. I couldn’t find the evidence.'

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — If a costume designer wanted to recreate a World War I era wraparound dress, a 1940s zoot suit or even a bodice from 1875, the sewing patterns are in Rhode Island.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — If a costume designer wanted to recreate a World War I era wraparound dress, a 1940s zoot suit or even a bodice from 1875, the sewing patterns are in Rhode Island.

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The attempt to sour the relationship between Russia and Turkey, to prevent further rapprochement of the two countries, to trigger a new crisis, failed, according to the spokesman of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- BBC America released a trailer for Season 10 of "Doctor Who" during the show's latest Christmas special Sunday night.

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Chelsea winger Eden Hazard starts up front in the striker role for the club's Boxing Day clash against Bournemouth as Antonio Conte looks to replace the suspended Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge.

Yesterday the world lost a great entertainer – George Michael passed away. It is believed that he suffered from complications an UNSPECIFIED DISORDER. The last public pics of George weer taken on Sunday – when he appeared to be BLOATED – from all the medication he was taking for his “disorder.” He will definitely be […]

Reactions are pouring in to the death of superstar George Michael, who died at his home in England on Sunday at the age of 53. Elton John wrote on Instagram that Michael was "the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist."

Country's president Serzh Sargsyan said that Armenia believes that the adoption of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Customs Code will boost the integration processes in the union and will help to make the customs procedures more transparent.

Okorocha believes that for the present generation of youths to have a shot at leadership roles in the country, they need to be groomed by the present leaders

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Kylie Jenner leaves little to the imagination in a new revealing short film that also features her boyfriend Tyga.

India is trying to cut out one reason for loss in punctuality — 'blocking out' time for aircraft washing — by importing Swedish robots to do the job at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

Brazilian forward stopped on Christmas Eve morning for drink driving.

George Michael fans gather at his London home to pay tribute to the singer, who has died aged 53.

HANOVER, N.H. — Neighbors of Dartmouth College property where for years the Ivy League school disposed of mice and other small animals used in science experiments say they fear pollution from the site has contaminated their groundwater and they worry the school hasn’t been completely up front with them.