Новости за 21.01.2016

The United States on Thursday urged the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan to support a credible peace process with the Afghan Taliban.

India's Ambassador to the US Arun K Singh also said the country is trying to see how "we can use e- commerce to enable us to contribute" to the economic and social processes domestically.

Christian von Stetten wins 44 signatures from CDU-CSU members to letter urging a change of course

It hasn’t taken long for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to not only step into 2016 presidential politics, but also stir the pot, guide the conversation towards herself and cause controversy. Beginning with her rambling endorsement Tuesday of Republican candidate Donald Trump, Palin has steered the conversation the past few days as if she is a candidate running for office. Take for example her speaking engagement...

UK Home Secretary Theresa May fired a verbal salvo at Moscow following the publication of a report that found that former Russian FSB secret service officer Alexander Litvinenko has been poisoned by Polonium-210 in London "probably" on the orders of President Putin.

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The US and Russia want to begin negotiations over Syria's future next week in Geneva as originally planned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a news conference on Wednesday after meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Zurich.

Lavrov's comments came after days of speculation that the process might be delayed as major players in Syria's civil war — including Russia, Iran, Turkey, the US, and Saudi Arabia — continue to bicker over who should... Читать дальше...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — It's time for a special session status check.

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is getting a new commander later this year. Capt. David S. Hunt has been tapped by the Naval Sea Systems Command to lead the shipyard that repairs and overhauls nuclear-powered submarines. Hunt said Thursday that he looks forward to returning to the shipyard. He previously served as operations officer at the shipyard, and currently serves as the Naval Sea Systems Command's military deputy for shipyard operations. He'll replace Capt. William Greene,... Читать дальше...

PORT HURON TOWNSHIP, Michigan - Hundreds of tow truck operators formed a funeral procession for a fellow driver in Michigan who was fatally struck while pulling another vehicle out of a ditch.

Beards may contain bacteria which could potentially be developed into new antibiotics, a study has found.

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) — For more than a century, St. George's School has been part of the pedigree of some of America's richest and most influential families. Astors, Vanderbilts and Bushes ha…

Bombardier

United Airlines just delivered some bad news to Bombardier as the airplane maker seeks to dig itself out of a financial hole.

The aviation giant had been in talks with United Airlines about a 40-aircraft order for its widely praised, but slow selling, C-Series airliner.

Unfortunately for Bombardier, United announced with its latest earnings report that the airline has decided to go with Boeing's 737-700.

Industry sources told Reuters earlier this month that... Читать дальше...

One of the promoters of an online educational portal has been arrested by central revenue authorities for allegedly evading service tax worth crores by declaring the company as a 'tour operator'.

In pics: A look around nuclear warhead-carrying Vanguard-class submarine

In an area where the sea breeze disappears and development drives up temperatures, local councils are taking action.

Veronica Reyes is facing two counts of animal cruelty.

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Having a ton of experience under your belt doesn't necessarily mean you have an "impressive" résumé. 

The Navy announced it's time to throwing gender-specific titles overboard.

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin “probably” signed off on the 2006 London assassination of ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, a United Kingdom judge said Thursday. The long-expected announcement is likely to further strain relations between Russia and the UK.

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A Tunisian police officer died in clashes with young protesters who had overturned his car during one of a series of demonstrations against mass unemployment, as unrest t…

Viola Davis discusses opportunities in television versus cinema and what she thinks about a proposed boycott of the Academy Awards over lack of diversity