Новости за 21.07.2016

Two districts in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz were coming under sustained attack by Taliban fighters on Thursday, Afghan officials said.

A jury will visit the scene of the alleged murder of Roy Blackman when a man goes on trial later this year.

In its new video, the noise-punk band performs "Ticket" inside a half-abandoned house.

Researchers have created a compound that offers high protection against skin damage caused by UVA radiation, and they call for it to be added to sunscreen.

The idea that Thiel is speaking for Silicon Valley as its ultimate insider is all wrong. Recode reports.

Your compensation might not be as competitive as you think.

The latest overused buzzword may be the "gig economy." I can feel the eyes rolling, but the truth is it's a part of our new reality. And while you might immediately think of the Uber or Lyft driver, or the temp across from you in the office, the definition covers a much broader set of jobs, which has created some misconceptions around what it means for managing your entire workforce.

In research from Princeton and Harvard Universities that examined the growth of "alternative work arrangements" findings show that independent contractors... Читать дальше...

Grab your black eyeliner and get ready to go back to the Black Parade, because My Chemical Romance just gave us hope for new music. 

Cigna Corp. said Thursday that a Department of Justice lawsuit would likely prevent its merger with Anthem Inc. from closing this year, with the earliest closing occurring in 2017 "if at all." The company also said it was "currently evaluating its obligations consistent with its obligations under" the merger agreement. Anthem said Thursday it planned to complete the merger, calling the Justice Department lawsuit "unfortunate and misguided." Cigna shares rose 5.4% over the last month, and Anthem shares dropped 2.9%... Читать дальше...

The morning after Ted Cruz was booed by the crowd at the Republican convention, he defended his decision not to endorse Trump.

AfriForum has hailed Wednesday's court judgement overturning a decision by the University of the Free State (UFS) to have English as the sole medium of instruction as a victory for Afrikaans.

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish lawmakers convened Thursday to endorse sweeping new powers for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that would allow him to expand a crackdown in the wake of last week's failed coup.

Days ago the people were rallying to save Turkey from a military coup; soon they may be trying to save their country from its elected President.

DETROIT (AP) — Mazda is recalling almost 4,000 older small pickup trucks mainly in southern U.S. states to replace Takata air bag inflators. The recall covers passenger air bags in B-Series trucks made by Ford from the 2007 to 2009 model years.

As part of the major changes currently underway at Metro FM, Mpho Maboi has joined Mo Flava and Lerato Kganyago on their afternoon drive show, The Drive On Metro.

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SEOUL, July 21 (UPI) -- China has canceled a major trade fair at the border city of Dandong, a decision that could impact North Korea's commercial interests.

Reality has set in for Nigeria’s economic managers after living in self-denial about the country’s economic situation for a while. While experts have continually raised an alarm on Nigeria’s gradual economic downfall, government officials consistently insisted that the nation’s economy was strong and buoyant even when all economic indices revealed otherwise. But the chicken has […]

By Adanjesus Marín and Walter Barrientos

In the coming days, our nation's media will focus enormous attention on the formal anointment of Donald Trump as the GOP's candidate for president at the Republican National Convention. Endless ink will be spilled on Mr. Trump's entrance, his appearances, and his words. But, as the Republican Party prepares itself to nominate the most anti-immigrant and racist presidential candidate in at least a generation, Americans should not just be watching Mr. Читать дальше...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Vatican is declining to comment on an internal church document that indicates the Vatican's emissary in Washington interfered with an investigation into alleged misconduct by the former archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

(AP) — Kirsten Kapp wants people to think about where their trash goes, even the tiny pieces the human eye can barely spot. Wastewater treatment facilities are incapable of filtering minuscule synthetic fibers and artificial particles that go down the drain. [...] when someone, for instance, uses a face wash or toothpaste that contains plastic beads that are 5 millimeters or smaller, those microplastics end up in ocean and freshwater lakes and streams. Something as simple as taking a shower or... Читать дальше...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife has been showered with gifts and loans of high-end clothing, shoes and jewelry from Canadian designers since her husband was sworn into office last year. Ethics filings by Trudeau in recent weeks reveal that Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has received more than $3,000 worth of outfits and accessories. What the gift registry doesn’t show is that Grégoire Trudeau has also borrowed many of the expensive outfits she has sported — wearing them in front of the cameras, then... Читать дальше...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife has been showered with gifts and loans of high-end clothing, shoes and jewelry from Canadian designers since her husband was sworn into office last year. Ethics filings by Trudeau in recent weeks reveal that Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has received more than $3,000 worth of outfits and accessories. What the gift registry doesn’t show is that Grégoire Trudeau has also borrowed many of the expensive outfits she has sported — wearing them in front of the cameras... Читать дальше...

La vie n’est qu’un bon vieux jeu de Tetris.

Ce camion UPS.

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Ces bouchées de pommes de terre.

Oh. Mon. Dieu.

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Ce camion de déménagement.

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Et ce camion.

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Health insurer Humana Inc. said Thursday it is raising its second-quarter and full-year guidance to reflect a better-than-expected performance at its individual Medicare Advantage and healthcare services businesses, which was partially offset by continued weakness in its individual commercial medical business. Humana, which is currently trying to merge with Aetna Inc. , said it now expects full-year adjusted per-share earnings of at least $9.25, up from prior guidance of at least $8.85. The FactSet... Читать дальше...