Новости за 18.12.2017

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Japan posted an impressive increase in its exports and imports last month, pointing to broader economic acceleration, supported by its business confidence, which is at its highest level in a decade.

An Amtrak train hurtled over a bridge across Interstate 5 in Washington State on Monday, which the Associated Press reported led to the deaths of six people and an estimated 77 injuries.

A horrifying video captured by driver Johnny Cheng’s dashcam on Friday shows an unidentified driver dragging her dog behind her silver SUV in Honolulu, Hawaii, for at least two blocks.

Reportedly one of the most elusive figures in the 21st century, the whereabouts of the notorious Daesh leader are still shrouded in mystery.

Terror-related manuals are easily available on search engine Google, according to The Independent. The police and experts are calling for action to ensure that al-Qaeda and Daesh materials cannot easily be found online. Radio Sputnik discussed the issue with Dr. Hamed El Said, advisor to the UN Counter Terrorism Implementation Task Force.

A Polish Air Force MiG-29 fighter plane went down over central Poland on Monday, sparking a short search for the plane and pilot.

On Monday, Japan’s Supreme Court rejected a suit filed by Nagasaki atomic bombing survivors to be officially recognized as victims of the US attack that killed about 80,000 people in 1945 during World War II.

US President Donald Trump on Monday will announce a new National Security Strategy that administration officials have said will emphasize the president’s “America first” message.

The Trump administration unveiled its National Security Strategy on Monday, a document that outlines the president’s strategic priorities.

The Trump administration unveiled its National Security Strategy on Monday, a document that outlines the president’s strategic priorities.

Earlier this year, the US Department of Homeland Security ordered state agencies and departments to stop using Kaspersky Lab products over cyber-espionage allegations.

The alien artefact called Oumuamua was spotted by a telescope in Hawaii on October 19.

Russia's Far East is seeking to attract foreign investment from the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. While China and South Korea have jumped at the opportunity to boost business ties with Russia, Japan is seemingly demonstrating hesitance. Russian and Japanese commentators shared their views on how to cope with the dilemma.

The 18-th century erotic masterpiece was withdrawn from a Paris auction as it was about to be sold.

Against all odds one must always believe in oneself like this young Iranian artist who despite being almost completely paralyzed followed her dream and achieved milestones.

Last month, Chinese authorities launched a pilot program, requiring 28 cities in North China to convert heating systems powered by coal to natural gas.

A man who was heading to a children's party dressed as St. Nicholas, a Christian saint who is more widely referred to as Santa Claus, experienced an unpleasant encounter with Austrian law-enforcement services.

Details of US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy have been shared with news outlets about 45 minutes before Trump was set to start the speech.

Retiring Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) announces his intention to vote for the Trump Tax legislation after the inclusion of new provisions that personally benefit him, setting the hashtag #CorkerKickBack trending and offering a stark behind the scenes look into how things are done in Congress.

Not long after introducing a new policy to stamp out the activities of groups advocating violence against civilians on its network, Twitter has banned the deputy leader of a controversial British political organization.

A photographer from Britain has set up an infinitely charming nativity scene. You would perhaps think of professional actors posing to their best ability to play Mary and Joseph, or gold-clad kings in a wide gesture extending their gifts to the newly born Jesus, and you would be wrong.

A photographer from Britain has set up an infinitely charming nativity scene. You would perhaps think of professional actors posing to their best ability to play Mary and Joseph, or gold-clad kings in a wide gesture extending their gifts to the newly born Jesus, and you would be wrong.

A major emergency response is currently underway.

The European Union's trade arrangements with Norway, Switzerland and Canada have provided a model some believe should shape Britain's future economic relations with the bloc - for others, they are a model of what the UK shouldn't emulate.