Новости за 11.12.2017

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend by one year the martial law he declared in the south to ensure the "total eradication" of pro-Islamic State group extremists. Duterte warned that extremists continue to plot public uprisings aimed at establishing a caliphate in Southeast Asia despite a failed but disastrous attempt to set up one in the southern Philippines. Duterte said in a letter to the Senate and the House of Representatives that extending... Читать дальше...

BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts couple is defending the large pole-mounted solar array in their front yard after it was dubbed the Solar Monster by a local councilman. Beverly residents who live near the 20-panel array have complained about its size and the noise it makes as it adjusts itself to better catch the sun's rays. But homeowners Lola and Richard Eanes compare the panels to other neighborly nuisances, like loud air conditioning units. The couple tells the Salem News the array saves them money on their electricity bills... Читать дальше...

BALI, Indonesia (AP) — An American citizen detained for a drug offense has escaped from a prison on the Indonesian resort island of Bali. Head of Kerobokan prison Tonny Nainggolan says Christian Beasley, 32, was believed to have escaped at around 4 a.m. Monday by sawing through a ceiling and then jumping over a 6-meter (20-foot) high wall behind the prison. Beasley was arrested in August at a post office on Bali with a package containing 5.7 grams of hashish. Nainggolan says another American inmate... Читать дальше...

BAGHDAD (AP) — As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the U.S. is looking to roll back the influence of neighboring Iran and help the central government resolve its dispute with the Kurdish region, the American envoy to the country told The Associated Press. U.S. Ambassador Douglas Silliman took up his post in Baghdad in September 2016, just weeks before the start of the operation to retake the northern city of Mosul. With IS now driven out of all the territory it once... Читать дальше...

In the opening minute of Colin Quinn’s one-man show, “Unconstitutional,” the veteran New York comedian assesses the state of the nation, proclaiming, “We’re going to break up. This country’s going to get divorced. Red states, blue states.” That was in 2013. Back then, Quinn’s prediction came off as grim. “The audience would be sad. There’d be almost an audible like, ‘No, don’t say that!’” he says by phone from his home in downtown Manhattan. “And now, everyone’s like, ‘Ha-ha. Читать дальше...

The Sharks probably would like to break the habit of falling behind by three goals. Just the same, they found a way Sunday to rally and earn at least one point for the second time in three games after facing a 3-0 deficit. Minnesota’s Nino Niederreiter stole the puck from Sharks defenseman Dylan DeMelo and scored at 3:26 of overtime as the Wild beat the Sharks 4-3 at SAP Center. “We had a chance and he threw it away right to them,” Sharks forward Logan Couture said. Читать дальше...

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BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman who told jurors that she drank multiple shots of liquor and smoked marijuana the night of her infant son's death is due to be sentenced this week. Thirty-two-year-old Miranda Hopkins will appear in court on Wednesday in Belfast. The Troy resident says she doesn't know how 7-week-old Jaxson died in January, but she previously told police that one of her two autistic sons may have been responsible. Police say Hopkins had been drinking whisky and told investigators... Читать дальше...

WA Portland OR Zone Forecast for Sunday, December 10, 2017 _____ 677 FPUS56 KPQR 110524 ZFPPQR Zone Forecasts for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington National Weather Service Portland OR 924 PM PST Sun Dec 10 2017 Spot Temperatures are for Tonight, Monday, Monday Night, Tuesday, Tuesday Night, and Wednesday. WAZ021-111215- South Washington Coast- Including the cities of Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle, Cathlamet, and Cape Disappointment 924 PM PST Sun Dec 10 2017 .TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 30 to 35. Читать дальше...

UKHIA, Bangladesh (AP) — An AP investigation finds the rape of Rohingya women by Myanmar's security forces has been sweeping and methodical.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two more public hearings have been set to gather more feedback on a plan to increase turnpike toll rates across New Hampshire. The Executive Council had been scheduled to vote on the hikes last week but the vote was delayed to give the public more time to comment. One hearing will be held Tuesday night at the Department of Transportation in Concord. The second will be Wednesday night at Manchester City Hall. Under the proposal, the rates in Hooksett and Bedford would increase from $1 to $1.50... Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle police report says two officers had no alternatives when they fatally shot a woman who pulled a knife on them. The Seattle Times reports ( http://bit.ly/2iOkThv ) the Force Review Board report provides detail of the findings that led to the board's unanimous vote Nov. 14 that determined the controversial shooting of Charleena Lyles to be reasonable and necessary. The report found that Tasers, batons and pepper spray weren't an option. The report also was submitted to U.S.

HYDE PARK, Vt. (AP) — A man charged with sexually assaulting a woman in the restroom of a courthouse in Vermont's largest city is going on trial. Jury selection starts Monday in the trial of Robert Rosario. Rosario has pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault without consent in the restroom of the Edward J. Costello Courthouse in Burlington in 2015. He had appeared in court that day for a hearing in connection with an unrelated drug case against him. The sexual assault trial is taking place in Lamoille County court in Hyde Park. Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Members of the New York state Senate want to hear from farmers about ways the state can help their industry. The Senate's Standing Committee on Agriculture is scheduled to meet Tuesday in Albany to gather input from farmers and others involved in the agricultural industry about how the state can directly improve their bottom line. The ideas are likely to pop up in the 2018 legislative session, which begins in January. Agriculture remains New York state's leading industry.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York education leaders and advocates are looking ahead to next year's funding needs. A Board of Regents committee on early childhood education plans to present its budget recommendations to the Regents at their monthly meeting Monday. The policy-making Board of Regents makes recommendations for state funding each budget year. The Educational Conference Board is calling for a $2 billion increase in state aid for 2018-19. That includes $1.5 billion to continue current services... Читать дальше...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's ruling socialists swept nearly all the races for mayors across the country, and President Nicolas Maduro is now threatening to ban key opposition parties from future elections in the oil-rich country wracked by economic crisis. Hundreds of supporters shouted "Go Home, Donald Trump" to interrupt Maduro at a rally late Sunday in the colonial center of Caracas, where he announced that pro-government candidates grabbed more than 300 of the 335 mayoral offices. Sunday's... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Children's injuries and deaths from window blinds have not stalled despite decades of safety concerns, according to a new U.S. study that recommends a complete ban on blinds with cords. Nearly 17,000 young children were hurt by window blinds between 1990 and 2015, and though most injuries were minor, almost 300 died, the study shows. Most deaths occurred when children became entangled or strangled by the cords. Injuries continued even after manufacturers adopted voluntary safety standards including warning labels. Читать дальше...

CARSON, Los Angeles County — Although the Chargers’ offense is constantly running over its opponents these days, quarterback Philip Rivers wasn’t sure how he ended up as a lead blocker for receiver Travis Benjamin on a 22-yard reverse run. “Gracious, I’ve never been this far down the field in my life since high school,” Rivers thought to himself as he looked for somebody to hit — and his coaches cringed. But just about everything the Chargers do is working lately. Читать дальше...

(All the spoilers ahead for the mid-season finale of AMC’s “The Walking Dead”) “The Walking Dead” left off with a pretty brutal final scene as it went into the mid-season break for Season 8, and plenty of fans are devastated. The mid-season finale saw the Saviors escape from their base, the Sanctuary, which has been surrounded by walkers for most of the season. With the forces of Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) free, the war that Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and his allies have been winning suddenly went another way. Читать дальше...

Four months ago, when the NBA schedule was announced, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr pinpointed his team’s six-city road gantlet. Fresh off that 10-day odyssey, Golden State stares down its most home-friendly stretch of the season: Nine of its next 10 games are at Oracle Arena. The Warriors’ only road game in the next three-plus weeks is in the same state, a quick plane ride to Los Angeles for a Dec. 18 showdown against the Lakers. “We knew that if we got through this last road stretch in a good position... Читать дальше...

“The Walking Dead” has never been shy about featuring plenty of death, but some characters’ demises hit harder than others. Look back on some of the most gut-wrenching kills from the hit AMC series When Andrea’s sister Amy ( Emma Bell) died in season 1, it proved that no one was safe.The death of Jim (Andrew Rothenberg) in season 1 showed the characters how to treat a bitten person for the first time. Sophia (Madison Lintz) was beloved by all, but Rick did not hesitate when it came time to pull the trigger when she became a walker. Читать дальше...

CA Current Conditions as of 08:00 PM PST Sunday, December 10, 2017 _____ City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%) Alturas;Clear;30;NNE;6;65% Arcata;Clear;47;E;5;83% Auburn;Clear;46;Calm;0;70% Avalon;Clear;72;SSE;5;10% Bakersfield;Hazy moonlight;56;ESE;5;50% Beale AFB;Clear;46;NE;3;73% Big Bear City;Clear;37;E;3;21% Bishop;Clear;32;NNW;8;26% Blue Canyon;Clear;51;ENE;5;13% Blythe;Clear;63;Calm;0;10% Burbank;Clear;64;Calm;0;24% Camarillo;Clear;76;ENE;18;5% Camp... Читать дальше...

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Night" game were: 05-08-09-12-13-14-20-21 (five, eight, nine, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, twenty, twenty-one)

CARACAS, Venezuela — The nation’s ruling socialist party swept mayoral races in most of the state capitals and major cities in Sunday elections boycotted by several opposition parties, officials announced. The ruling party won in 41 of 42 cities where a winner was declared, according to early official results. The opposition even lost in strongholds such as Maracaibo and the Caracas-area district of Sucre. Around 47 percent of eligible voters cast ballots. That was... Читать дальше...