Новости за 08.04.2017

Ever since Afanasy Nikitin documented his 15th century voyage to India, Russian Tsars wanted to establish direct trade links with India. Products from India managed to reach Russia via Astrakhan, where an Indian community sprang up, and through the old Silk Route. One exotic accessory from India took early 19th century St. Petersburg by storm - the Pashmina shawl.

The Tomahawk missile has proven to be working horse for the Navy but the Obama administration once looked to pull it.

Whatever the reason, colleges across the United States are seeing a boom in demand for courses on creative writing. The number of schools offering bachelor’s degrees in creative writing has risen from three in 1975 to 733 today, according to the Association of Writers & Writing Programs, an industry group based at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. At least, I hope they’re aware, said David Galef, director of the creative writing program at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Instructors... Читать дальше...

The price these records fetch will be music to their owners’ ears.

(AP) — Court papers filed in connection with the disappearance of a 15-year-old Tennessee girl and a former teacher allege that she feared the man and he told her she would face repercussions at school if she resisted him. The court papers ask Maury County Chancery Court to allow the family's lawyer to take depositions of people with information.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected to feature a 3,200mAh battery when it releases back to the market as a refurbished model, according to the SamsungVN. The Vietnamese tech blog shared Friday, photos of the Galaxy Note 7 running the latest Android 7.0 Nougat and with a slightly lower battery capacity than the handset had when it was new to the market.

The follow-up to Diane Sawyer’s now famous interview with Caitlyn Jenner as she announced her transition is set to air this month, with the former Olympian talking about her “regrets” and “mistakes” made over the past two years. Diane Sawyer, Caitlyn Jenner Will Reconvene 2 Years After Award-Winning Interview [...] Jenner has been through a lot – and not all of her time in the spotlight has been positive.

CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves made a cool $69.6 million last year, up almost 23 percent from 2016. Les Moonves Previews CBS' 2017-18 Season: 'Probably 4 New Shows' From 17 Pilots Moonves earned his money in 2016 because he made dough for shareholders as well: CBS stock closed 2015 at $47.13; it finished the following year at $63.62.

The Treasury secretary said it is part of the U.S. response to a poison gas attack that Western countries say was carried out by the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

DETROIT — After seven runs, five walks, two lead changes and a parade of futile pitching changes, the eighth inning finally ended at Comerica Park. What the Detroit bullpen squandered, the Boston relievers had given right back. JaCoby Jones drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the eighth, and the Tigers outlasted the flu-bitten

By 2027, we could be looking at dramatically different numbers each month when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its non-farm payroll data.

Erik Jones has fit in nicely with Furniture Row Racing, says Martin Truex Jr.

Yoga has evolved from spiritual practice to a global commercialised endeavour featuring more than your average Downward Facing Dog.

Investor jitters rose after job creation in March came in weak and geopolitical fears rose

WASHINGTON — Officers and agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, have, for years, worn jackets and vests bearing the words “POLICE ICE.” Lawmakers have largely ignored the issue. [...] . Velázquez’s bill, which would amend a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act, comes as the Trump administration has empowered ICE agents to more aggressively pursue and detain undocumented immigrants. A February memo by Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly details sweeping... Читать дальше...

With 13 years and five albums under their belt, Cold War Kids have earned their title as veterans in the rock music world. But even after all of...

So many retailers are closing stores now. This article discusses why that's happening now and leads to a podcast that delves deeper into what retailers can do to avoid more closures.

A man wanted by Las Vegas-area authorities was nabbed by federal officers as he tried to get back into the U.S. from Mexico using an ...

TISHOMINGO, Okla. (AP) — Ole Red hopes to tree some retail dollars here, its developer said Monday.

We still don't know who will win the 2017 Masters Tournament, but we shouldn't be surprised if one of golf's young guns steals the show again as the last two Masters champs and three of the previous six have been in their 20s. That includes 21-year-old Jordan Spieth in 2015.

Business Insider/Danielle Muoio

The Nissan Rogue is one of the most popular cars in the United States.

The Rogue has posted three years of sales growth since 2014 and was the automaker's top-selling vehicle in the US last year. In fact, on a list of the best-selling cars and trucks in 2016, the Rogue ranks 10th overall.

The Honda CR-V may be the most popular SUV in America, but the Rogue is gaining steam. Nissan sold an all-time record of 40,477 units last December.

I... Читать дальше...

With the recent Ebola crisis, officials in Sierra Leone have seen a rise in mental health concerns. Mustapha Kallon's problems are typical. He survived Ebola but lost many family members during the epidemic. "Whenever I think of my parents, I feel depressed," he said. Kallon said he turned to alcohol to cope with his grief. He was still receiving care in the Ebola treatment unit when his parents died from the virus. He didn't get to say goodbye and doesn't even know where they are buried. ... Читать дальше...

OH Leuven heeft op de derde speeldag in de play-downs van de Proximus League Cercle Brugge geklopt met 1-0. Esteban Casagolda was de held bij de

OH Leuven heeft op de derde speeldag in de play-downs van de Proximus League Cercle Brugge geklopt met 1-0. Esteban Casagolda was de held bij de

Watch five of the best baskets from Leicester Riders' 80-71 win over Sheffield Sharks in the British Basketball League.