Новости за 15.12.2017

1 Royal wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19 — the same day as one of the biggest English sports events of the year, the FA Cup final. The date was confirmed Friday by the prince’s Kensington Palace office. While most British royal weddings are on weekdays, this one is a Saturday, and the same day as the soccer showdown at London’s Wembley Stadium. The timing could be an issue for Harry’s older brother, Prince William, who is expected to be the best man at the wedding. Читать дальше...

BALTIMORE (AP) — A gunman fleeing police in a car shot wildly at officers and pedestrians across a swath of Baltimore on Friday as he led cruisers on a desperate chase that looped through streets of the city for at least 20 minutes before he was captured. Live helicopter shots from WJZ-TV showed a beat-up gray sedan recklessly swerving between cars on narrow streets and residential blocks of West Baltimore with police cruisers traveling behind. The suspect's car sped Friday through traffic lights... Читать дальше...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The University of Charleston has chosen a university dean from Connecticut to succeed President Edwin Welch when he retires at the end of June. According to the university, Martin Roth is currently dean of the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford. A Pittsburgh native, he is the former chair of the International Business Department at the University of South Carolina. His biography lists bachelor's and master's degrees in business and a Ph.D. in marketing... Читать дальше...

As he confesses in the introduction to “God: A Human History,” Reza Aslan has been a seeker nearly all of his life, looking for ways to connect with the divine. Though he grew up in a not terribly devout Iranian Muslim family, influenced by his Southern Californian friends as a teenager, he converted to evangelical Christianity. In college, he returned to Islam, developing a deep interest in the Sufi mystical tradition. Today he is one of America’s most high-profile — and controversial — commentators on religion... Читать дальше...

Fund total as of Dec. 11: $6,739,806 Advocate ($1,000-$1,499): Suzanne Bria & Ted Temple, in honor of our families; Clyde & Janet Ostler, in honor of my beloved mother, Aurita Coates; Tod Racine; Kathleen Williams. Supporter ($500-$999): Eric Beelar; Jack Jewell; Anonymous, in memory of Margaret & Con McCauley; Anonymous, in memory of Junie Pose, Manh Luu and Thoi Nguyen.

CABO CAÑAVERAL, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — SpaceX consiguió el viernes otro logro histórico al utilizar un cohete y una cápsula reciclados para llevar al espacio diversos suministros en una nueva misión para la NASA. El cohete Falcon no tripulado despegó apenas a tiempo para la Navidad hacia la Estación Espacial Internacional después una rehabilitación de seis meses. El cohete porta la nave de carga Dragon que también hace su viaje por segunda vez. Fue la primera vez que la NASA aprovecha un cohete... Читать дальше...

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s top Shiite cleric on Friday called on the powerful Shiite militias that helped conquer the Islamic State’s territory to choose between politics and arms, backing a key demand of the prime minister. Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani stopped short, however, of rescinding a religious edict he made in June 2014 urging Iraqi citizens to join security forces at a time when the Islamic State was sweeping through the country, eventually taking over about one-third of Iraq’s territory.

MOSCOW — Russia’s former economics minister was handed an eight-year prison sentence Friday after being convicted in a $2 million extortion scheme involving a top associate of President Vladimir Putin. The high-profile trial of Alexei Ulyukayev has been widely seen as part of infighting between Kremlin clans. Ulyukayev was a key member of a group of liberal-minded technocrats in the Cabinet, while his accuser, Igor Sechin, is the most prominent representative of the hard-line flank of the Russian elite. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Now more than ever, "Queen Sugar" actress Bianca Lawson is thankful to work on a nurturing, female-led set helmed by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey. "It's a gift because now you're hearing about all the stories," said Lawson, referencing the barrage of sexual harassment allegations rocking the entertainment industry. "It's like, wow, it's this prevalent? It makes you even more grateful to be on a set where you feel so safe, so taken care of." Lawson has had a steady stream of television... Читать дальше...

Opposition lawmakers began an effort to oust Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski from office after he rebuffed calls to resign over his ties to companies that received payments from disgraced Brazilian builder Odebrecht. Lawmakers from three parties on Friday signed a motion seeking to remove the center-right president from his post on the grounds of moral incapacity. Members of the Popular Force party, which has a majority in the unicameral Congress, are among the signatories. Читать дальше...

The opening performance of Handel’s oratorio “Joseph and his Brethren” by the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra was cruising through its third hour and heading for home, a beautifully rendered collection of arias and choruses done with characteristic zeal under the leadership of Music Director Nicholas McGegan. That’s when Sherezade Panthaki decided to kick everything up another notch. Maybe three. In a single aria, the aptly titled “Prophetic raptures swell my breast,”... Читать дальше...

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man has been convicted of threatening the state's Democratic U.S. senator, Heidi Heitkamp. Kevin Olson, of Fargo, is charged with having made a threatening communication. A jury found him guilty Friday after a four-day trial. Authorities say the 56-year-old Olson sent an email to Heitkamp's office in December 2016 threatening to shoot her in the head. Court documents show that Olson admitted he sent the email but refused to answer questions about it. He told investigators that he owned firearms. Читать дальше...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong, 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia’s most populous island of Java on Friday night, collapsing buildings and killing at least 1 person. The quake struck at 11:47 p.m. and triggered a tsunami warning for parts of Java’s coastline that was lifted about two hours later. Panicking people ran out of buildings in many areas and Indonesian television showed heavy traffic on roads as people fled coastal regions. A 62-year-old... Читать дальше...

CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian inquiry into child abuse recommended Friday that the Catholic Church lift its demand of celibacy from clergy and that priests be prosecuted for failing to report evidence of pedophilia heard in the confessional. Australia’s Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse delivered its final 17-volume report and 189 recommendations following a wide-ranging investigation. Australia’s longest-running royal commission — which is the country’s highest form of inquiry ... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include IPO ETF manager Renaissance Capital, and SEC filings. Week of Dec. 18:Adial Pharmaceuticals - Charlottesville, Va., 1.4 million shares, managed by Joseph Gunnar. Proposed Nasdaq symbol ADIL. Business: Developing a targeted therapy for alcohol use disorder based on an approved drug. Advantage Insurance - Puerto Rico, 10 million shares, priced $9-$11, managed by Raymond James/JMP Securities. Читать дальше...

1 Alabama race: President Trump on Friday called on Republican Roy Moore to concede after he lost the Alabama Senate race. Trump endorsed Moore in the contentious race despite the allegations of sexual misconduct that shadowed Moore’s campaign. The White House said Thursday that Trump had called Democrat Doug Jones to congratulate him on his win. Moore has been discussing a possible recount. In a video released Wednesday, Moore said the race was close and some military and provisional ballots had yet to be counted.

Mortgage adviser: Liz Bayer. Property type: Single-family home in Marin County. Appraised value: $2.05 million. Loan amount: $1.64 million. Loan type: 7-year adjustable rate mortgage. Rate: 3.5 percent. APR: 3.713 percent. Backstory: A couple had... Читать дальше...

This remodeled trilevel enjoys views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and the bay. The lower level offers potential of an in-law suite or home office with a separate entrance and the home boasts a new roof, a foundation, an electrical system and plumbing. A trail leading to UC Berkeley and East Bay Regional Park trails stands almost across the street. The listing is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at www.358panoramic.com. Listing agent: Bill Grimason... Читать дальше...

Mention "Jeep" and chances are the first thing that pops up in people's heads is today's Wrangler. Tomorrow's all-new 2018 Wrangler popped up at the LA Auto Show earlier this month, giving the public its first up-close look at Jeep's fourth-generation icon. But the great unknown was how does it drive? Jaw-droppingly well, it turns out. We traveled to sunny Tucson and logged a half-day of on- and off-road driving early-production models and found that the new 2018 Wrangler has a dramatically improved ride... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's top diplomat stepped back Friday from his offer of unconditional talks with North Korea, telling world powers the nuclear-armed nation must earn the right to negotiate with the United States. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's declaration before the U.N. Security Council marked a stunning reversal after he proposed discussions with Pyongyang without preconditions earlier this week. That overture was almost immediately rebutted by White House officials. Still, Tillerson... Читать дальше...

Partial ocean views await at this Westwood Park home that includes a light-filled living room with a fireplace. Refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint are found throughout the home that offers a bedroom and full bathroom on the upper level. To learn more, visit www.65crestavista.com. Listing agent: James Wong, Vanguard Properties, (415) 350-5613, jsw@vanguardsf.com. 65 Cresta Vista Drive, $1.4 million. Beds... Читать дальше...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on the U.N.'s ministerial meeting on North Korea (all times local): 3:25 p.m. South Korea's vice foreign minister says North Korea is "in the final stages of nuclear weaponization" and is urging the international community to grasp the urgency of the threat this poses and find ways to halt its nuclear program. Cho Hyun warned a ministerial meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Friday that if North Korea can put a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic... Читать дальше...

It would be true to say that I may be a little biased on today's featured ride. Beyond knowing the owner for several years through the Houston car community, the bigger impact is - like my own classic ride - it is a "fridge" era Ford F series pickup. Ferrell Surette is an active member of the Houston car scene and when he picked up his 1958 Ford F-100, I was happy to see another great vintage Ford pickup cruising around town. Surette's F-100 is a real driver, and he has it on the road and takes it to events regularly. Читать дальше...

This two-bedroom Craftsman bungalow in Crocker Highlands boasts original details like hardwood flooring and a corner fireplace in the living room. The dining room opens to a patio and terraced garden, while the lower level features a bonus space, laundry area and garage access. Listing agent: Dave Higgins, the Grubb Co., (510) 339-0400, Ext. 331, dhiggins@grubbco.com. 687 Mandana Blvd., $899,000. Beds... Читать дальше...

Classical design couples with contemporary sophistication in Thousand Oaks. Here at 822 Mendocino Ave., a five-bedroom Tudor revival offers an open floor plan, expansive views and ample natural light. “The keys are the bay views, and there’s a lot of classical detail inside the home,” said Anthony Cassel of Sotheby’s International Realty, who is listing the home for $2.495 million. “There’s a lot of good craftsmanship.” Built in 1912, the Tudor features traditional... Читать дальше...