Новости за 21.12.2017

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• The US is reportedly considering a limited strike on North Korea to give Kim Jong Un a metaphorical "bloody nose."
• The US has plenty of options for delivering a short, sharp strike against North Korea, and could potentially deny them the ability to test and perfect intercontinental ballistic missiles.
• But if the US attacks North Korea, it's gambling that a limited strike won't turn into all out nuclear war.

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BERLIN (AP) — A union is calling on Ryanair pilots based in Germany to walk off the job Friday morning, charging that the airline staged a "publicity stunt" in offering to hold negotiations. Ryanair said last Friday it was reversing its longstanding refusal to recognize pilots' unions as it worked to avert strikes in several European countries over the busy Christmas season. Germany's Cockpit union said Ryanair called off an opening round of talks planned Wednesday at short notice on the grounds... Читать дальше...

DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — Traffic officials have re-opened all lanes of southbound Interstate 5 south of Tacoma following Monday's deadly train derailment. The Washington State Department of Transportation says crews completed their work late Wednesday and there are no remaining highway closures through the crash site n ear DuPont. The train derailment Monday that killed three people had spilled cars onto the highway and closed the southbound lanes of the state's main north-south arterial during the busy holiday travel period. Читать дальше...

Steve Nicol and Mark Donaldson wax lyrical about the Arsenal-Liverpool rivalry and break down the keys for each team to come out on top. BIRKENHEAD -- Liverpool under-23s manager Neil Critchley admits it is possible that he could have a different squad in 2018 with loan moves possible for a significant number of his players. Harry Wilson is the most notable player who could temporarily depart next month, with the forward having netted 12 times already during 2017-18. Liverpool had plans to send... Читать дальше...

Salt Lake City - Mormons are posthumously baptizing Holocaust victims as well as grandparents of public figures like Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Steven Spielberg, despite church rules intended to restrict the ceremonies to a member's ancestors, according to a researcher who has spent two decades monitoring the church's massive genealogical database.

• Instagram will follow its parent company Facebook in reviewing accounts belonging to Britain First leaders Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen.
• Britain First is an extreme far-right organisation which was founded by religious fundamentalists.
• Twitter has already banned the pair and Britain First as part of a rule change about accounts affiliated with hateful activity offline.
• US president Donald Trump recently retweeted Jayda Fransen, earning widespread political condemnation in the UK. Читать дальше...

ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the Georgia Public Service meeting about construction of new nuclear generators at a power plant (all times local): 10:25 a.m. Georgia's utility regulators are allowing construction to continue on two new nuclear reactors, despite massive cost-overruns for the multi-billion-dollar project. Thursday's decision by the state's Public Service Commission will shape the future of the nation's nuclear industry, partly because the reactors at Plant Vogtle were the first new ones... Читать дальше...

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — California authorities say they've nabbed the so-called "satchel bandit," a suspected bank robber linked to a dozen heists in cities east of Los Angeles. The San Bernardino Sun reports Bryce Auten was arrested this week at his home in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead. Officials say detectives recovered evidence linking the 31-year-old to the robberies after serving search warrants at several locations in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. It wasn't known Thursday if Auten has an attorney. Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich have announced winger Kingsley Coman has signed a three-year contract extension, committing his future to the Bundesliga champions to 2023.

A fifth woman has come forward and accused actor Danny Masterson of rape.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (December 21, 2017) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection and other taxing districts.  These entities are required [...]

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• The winner of a Virginia House of Delegates election that is currently tied up after a recount will be selected when election officials essentially choose a name out of a hat.
• The winner will determine which party has control of the House of Delegates.

Which party has control of the Virginia House of Delegates will be determined next week, when election officials select the winner of a race that is somehow, remarkably, tied up. They will pick the winner, essentially, out of a hat.

The potential loss of David Davis would be a massive blow to the British government if the UK's Brexit secretary carries out his earlier threat to resign in protest if his cabinet ally Damian Green was forced out of office over the presence of porn on his office computer, a leading political commentator has revealed.

Saturday is the halfway point, time to vote for your Half Season player so far. Shows what a dogs dinner of season it has been so far, considering all the new players we have signed and where we actually are, can only think of 2 players that have at least been consistent and put a shift in when on the field of play for the full 90 minutes and actually looked motivated and interested throughout most of the season, take a bow Grounds and Kieftenbeld (though I believe Boga given a longer run in the... Читать дальше...

EUGENE, Ore. — A man has threatened to sue city officials in Eugene, Oregon, because of a Christmas banner that he believes is a violation of the separation of church and state. The banner that stretches above a downtown street advises people to attend church this Christmas and celebrate Jesus Christ. Rene Salm, a published...

South Africa's ruling ANC decided to downgrade its embassy in Tel Aviv to a liaison office over a U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, ahead of a U.N. vote on Thursday on a resolution urging Washington to drop the move. The decision was taken at the end of a five-day African National Congress conference, in which Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as its new leader and South Africa's likely next president after 2019 elections, following Jacob Zuma. "Delegates endorsed the proposal... Читать дальше...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The mother of a year-old boy who drowned after she left him and his toddler sister alone in a bathtub has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Kathryn Jacoby also pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of child endangerment. The 26-year-old Harrisburg woman could face a lengthy prison term when she's sentenced Feb. 20. Authorities found the boy when they responded to the family's home in August 2016. The child was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead there a short time later. Читать дальше...

Ukraine's SBU security service said it has detained an aide to the country's Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman on suspicion of being a Russian spy, with officials identifying him as a top government interpreter.

The Czech far-right Freedom and Direct Democracy party (SPD) said on Thursday it would not support a new minority government formed by the ANO party leader Andrej Babis, making it more likely the government will lose a confidence vote next month. If Babis loses, he will stay in power as caretaker while another coalition arrangement is sought. Given ANO's strength, however, it is almost impossible to form a government without it. SPD leader Tomio Okamura told a news conference his party had led... Читать дальше...

LFC today linked with young central defender Manuel Akanji, who plies his trade for FC Basel Reds beginning to look elsewhere with Virgil van Dijk seemingly Manchester City bound Pep Guardiola’s men have made him January’s primary transfer target SEE MORE: Van Dijk to leave Southampton, as he’s currently ‘Championship standard’ – Carra Liverpool are very interested in FC Basel’s Manuel Akanji, writes Simon Hughes in the Independent.The post Liverpool favourites for... Читать дальше...

Given the date, it’s a near-certainty that a package marking one holiday or another has already landed on your doorstep, and that others are making their way there now.

A year ago at this time Angela Merkel stood firm in a wavering West. England had voted for Brexit, the United States and elected Donald Trump, and France’s fate looked very uncertain. Merkel had weathered the refugee crisis and little in the world seemed steadier than her position in Germany, and Germany’s position at Europe. Ten months later came Merkel’s expected victory in the German parliamentary elections, but the win was clearly hollow. Merkel called it a win that “no one could build a government... Читать дальше...

Dee Gordon now sounds happy to be on the other side of the country. The speedy infielder turned outfielder was initially upset that he was traded by the Marlins to the Mariners in the first trade of the Derek Jeter ownership era, but seeing how it’s gone since has changed his feelings. “It’s terrible,” Gordon...

YouTube

• The German media conglomerate ProSiebenSat.1 Group is packaging TV ad space with YouTube inventory, including ads on top influencer channels.
• ProSiebenSat.1 Group acquired the YouTube production company/ad firm Studio71, which provides the broadcaster with a unique ability to craft such deals.
• The thinking behind these YouTube-plus-TV ad packages is that marketers can better reach young, TV-avoiding audiences, and find "brand safe" networks of digital influencers to partner with. Читать дальше...