Новости за 05.05.2018

The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State (IS) said Friday that a small number of its forces might leave Iraq following a decision to shut down its ground forces command headquarters, known as the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command (CJFLCC). The coalition announced the shutdown of the headquarters on Monday during a ceremony in Baghdad. It said the decision marked the end of major combat operations in Iraq and Syria against IS and a change in the responsibilities of the coalition. Читать дальше...

PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — Many rural residents living on an erupting volcano in Hawaii fled the threat of lava that spewed into the air in bursts of fire and pushed up steam from cracks in roadways Friday, while others tried to get back to their homes. Officials ordered more than 1,700 people out of Big Island neighborhoods near Kilauea volcano's newest lava flow, warning of the dangers of spattering hot rock and high levels of sulfuric gas that could threaten the elderly and people with breathing problems. Читать дальше...

Oakland rookie Maurice Hurst was happy to get on the practice field and turn the conversation to football after months of questions about the health of his heart

BAKED IN VERMONT Food Network, 10:30 a.m. Season Premiere! Cookbook author, pastry chef and baking instructor Gesine Prado is back for another season of great bakes, good friends and tasty surprises. In all-new episodes, Gesine takes up curling, reunites with her high school friends, and celebrates the pride of Vermont — maple syrup. HORSE RACING: 144TH KENTUCKY DERBY NBC, 2:30 p.m. Live The 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville is the start of horse racing's Triple Crown season.... Читать дальше...

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it has detained five members of an alleged Islamic State cell planning attacks in several regions, and seized an array of their weapons, Russian news agencies reported.

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• Former US President George H.W. Bush, 93, was discharged from a Houston hospital, where he stayed for nearly two weeks for treatment of an infection that spread to his blood.
• Bush, the oldest living former US president, was admitted to the hospital a day after he attended the funeral of his wife, Barbara.
• He was admitted to the same hospital about a year ago for a cough that was later diagnosed as a mild case of pneumonia.

AUSTIN... Читать дальше...

The Diamondbacks are expected to sign veteran right-hander Clay Buchholz to a minor-league deal, a source confirmed to The Republic on Friday.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities in Arizona say a couple assaulted a child care services worker and bound her to a tree before kidnapping their two children during what was supposed to be a supervised visit. Police in Tucson issued an Amber alert for the 5-year-old boy and 6-month-old girl after their parents took them during...

Toyota announced Friday it would invest Can$1.4 billion ($1.09 billion) in two factories in central Canada where the Japanese manufacturer plans to build its largest hybrid hub in North America.

Indonesia will host Islamic scholars from Afghanistan and Pakistan on May 11 for trilateral talks aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the Afghan war. An Afghan presidential aide, Akram Khpalwak, revealed the date Friday night following meetings with leaders in Jakarta. President Joko Widodo of Indonesia proposed the trilateral religious meeting in January.  “Renowned scholars from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia will participate in this conference, discussing peace and stability in... Читать дальше...

Indonesia will host Islamic scholars from Afghanistan and Pakistan on May 11 for trilateral talks aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the Afghan war. An Afghan presidential aide, Akram Khpalwak, revealed the date Friday night following meetings with leaders in Jakarta. President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, perceived as a neutral actor in Afghanistan, proposed the trilateral religious meeting in January. “Renowned scholars from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia will participate in this conference... Читать дальше...

Les autorités fédérales sont venues prêter main-forte vendredi aux sinistrés des inondations au Nouveau-Brunswick. Plusieurs bateaux de Pêches et Océans et de la Garde côtière canadienne ont été déployés dans les régions les plus inondées.

William Shatner sits in a replica of the bridge of the Starship Enterprise at Star Trek Original Set Tours in Ticonderoga N.Y. on Friday May 4, 2018.

William Shatner sits in a replica of the bridge of the Starship Enterprise at Star Trek Original Set Tours in Ticonderoga N.Y. on Friday May 4, 2018.

We have more questions than answers.

Brad Marchand has put his tongue on the face of at least two opponents these playoffs. During the first round against the Maple Leafs, he did it to Leo Komarov:

"I thought he wanted to cuddle. I just wanted to get close to him."#Bruins winger Brad Marchand on the lick seen around the world. pic.twitter.com/NnPQ3uzGAs

And in the second round after leveling a hit that NBCSN analysts... Читать дальше...

Catamounts vying for second win over Great Danes since 2001 and first NCAA tournament berth.

BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on China-U.S. trade talks in Beijing (all times local): 9:10 a.m. President Donald Trump is tweeting the U.S. trade delegation is on its way back from China. Trump says "we will be meeting tomorrow to determine the results, but it is hard for China in that they have become very spoiled with U.S. trade wins!" The Trump administration wants China to reduce the trade deficit with the U.S. by $200 billion by the end of 2020. A U.S. official confirmed the authenticity of a document... Читать дальше...

BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on China-U.S. trade talks in Beijing (all times local): 9:10 a.m. President Donald Trump is tweeting the U.S. trade delegation is on its way back from China. Trump says "we will be meeting tomorrow to determine the results, but it is hard for China in that they have become very spoiled with U.S. trade wins!" The Trump administration wants China to reduce the trade deficit with the U.S. by $200 billion by the end of 2020. A U.S. official confirmed the authenticity of a document... Читать дальше...

BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on China-U.S. trade talks in Beijing (all times local): 9:10 a.m. President Donald Trump is tweeting the U.S. trade delegation is on its way back from China. Trump says "we will be meeting tomorrow to determine the results, but it is hard for China in that they have become very spoiled with U.S. trade wins!" The Trump administration wants China to reduce the trade deficit with the U.S. by $200 billion by the end of 2020. A U.S. official confirmed the authenticity of a document... Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — Officials say a ferry terminal in downtown Seattle was evacuated and closed temporarily because of a suspicious package. Washington State Department of Transportation officials said just after 5 p.m. Friday that operations at Colman Dock were suspended until further notice and that law enforcement was responding. Just after 6 p.m., state officials and police said there was no risk to the public and that the terminal was reopening. Officials say no injuries were reported. No further information was released.

The Pentagon has launched of a new naval command to bolster the U.S. and NATO presence in the northern Atlantic Ocean, citing an increased Russian presence in those waters.

ATLANTA (AP) — Two computer hackers have been extradited from Romania on federal charges including wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, computer fraud and abuse, and aggravated identity theft. U.S. Attorney Byung J. "BJay" Pak announced Friday that Teodor Laurentiu Costea, 41, and Robert Codrut Dumitrescu, 40, allegedly stole personal information from U.S. victims and may have caused millions in losses. A federal grand jury returned a 31-count superseding indictment against the pair Aug. 16. Another co-defendant... Читать дальше...

First Pregnancy of 2018

With the population in the Central Okanagan growing fast and the sound of construction everywhere, it's no surprise that the local economy is booming.