Новости за 02.02.2017

Israel will be building a new settlement in the West Bank amid the dismantling of the Amona settlement, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has vowed to fulfill his plans of holding a referendum in his country on the issue of Ukraine joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

US defense contractor Raytheon won an Army contract to provide engineering services for Patriot anti-ballistic missile batteries for Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Netherlands, Qatar, Spain, and Taiwan, the Department of Defense said in a press release.

Thousands of people are protesting against the government in front of the Victoria Palace in Romania’s capital Bucharest over the recently approved amendments to the criminal code on amnesties for prisoners, local media report.

Civilians, including children, may have been killed on Sunday during a US raid against al-Qaeda militants in Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a press release.

President Donald Trump's official warning to Iran concerning its latest ballistic missile test demonstrates his determination to hold Tehran liable for its provocative actions, US Senator Bob Corker said in a press release after meeting with White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has hired the political editor of The Daily Mail tabloid newspaper as her chief spokesman, UK media report.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is putting off planned discussions with Ukraine on missile defense as that could worsen relations with Russia, US media report.

Johnny Depp’s former business associates claim that extravagant spending of some $2 million per month has led to the top Hollywood star resorting to lawsuits to avoid paying his bills.

Kuwait has ripped a page from the playbook of US President Donald Trump by suspending the issuance of visas for travelers native to Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.

Spirit Airlines has denied claims by a Florida woman that she was kicked off her flight because of her wardrobe. She told local news, "It's not even about money. I was really embarrassed.”

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is developing a chemical test for extraterrestrial soil that would reveal whether a planet has life. They claim that the test, properly implemented, would be 10,000 times more sensitive than existing methods.

New York City mayor Bill De Blasio announced Tuesday that the city’s entire police force will be wearing body cameras by the end of 2019, and invest heavily in the technology over the next two years.

Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson was sworn in as the Department of State Secretary on Wednesday after he was confirmed by the Senate in a 56-43 vote.

A Silicon Valley company has created an offshoot as a “backup plan” to move foreign-born tech industry workers to Canada with protected status, as US President Donald Trump’s immigration and visa plans have caused much uncertainty.

New Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s skills and extraordinary experience will allow him to change US diplomacy and improve and strengthen the national security of the United States, US Senator Ted Cruz said in a press release.

The resumed fighting in Eastern Ukraine left thousands of children in the industrial town of Avdiivka with no basic supplies amid unusually cold winter conditions in the region.

The Ohio Pork Council reported that bacon reserves are at their lowest levels in 50 years due to demand outpacing supply. This in turn has led to a 20% increase in prices over the last month.

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Six Turkish aircraft violated the airspace of Greece at least 138 times on Wednesday, Greek media report.

Orthodox memorial services for the victims of the Tu-154 plane crash will be held on Thursday at all churches in Sochi, the city administration announced in a statement.

The Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched 12 minutes of entertainment television annually, and this year the stage will belong to Lady Gaga, leaving many wondering if she will use her moment to protest US President Donald Trump.

Amid massive outcry in countries around the world caused by Donald Trump's executive order "Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States," French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen of the National Front came to the defense of the American leader's decision.

The latest delivery of Amphibious Assault Vehicles 1.1 (AAV) is said to be deadlier and better-protected, but still has "minimal swimming ability."

Six people have been shot in southern Mexico following Tuesday's kidnapping incident in the town of Chacotla, local police said Wednesday.