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Berlin (dpa) - Der SPD-Innenpolitiker Burkhard Lischka hat als Kompromiss beim Familiennachzug bestimmter Flüchtlinge eine Größenordnung von 40 000 vorgeschlagen. Mehr Anträge könnten die Behörden ohnehin nicht bewältigen, machte er in der «Mitteldeutschen Zeitung» (Mittwoch) deutlich.Das Thema ist in den Koalitionssondierungen von Union und SPD eines der Hauptstreitpunkte im Bereich Asylpolitik. Anders als andere Flüchtlinge dürfen solche mit eingeschränktem Schutzstatus - darunter viele Bürgerkriegsflüchtlinge... Читать дальше...

Reigning Dakar Rally motorcycle champion Sam Sunderland has dropped out of this year's race with a back injury, allowing Frenchman Adrien Van Beveren to take the overall lead after winning Tuesday's fourth stage.

A storm hammered California with rain early on Tuesday, January 9, triggered mudflows and flooding across the state. At least five people were reported dead amid mudflows in Montecito, a news report said. The National Weather Service said .56 inches of rain fell in Montecito in five minutes. In nearby Carpinteria, .86 inches of rain fell in 15 minutes, the weather service said. The maximum rainfall was at 3:30-3:45am, the weather service said. This video shows the satellite image between 2am and 9am Pacific Time. Читать дальше...

Making up for a poor performance against the Nuggets in late December, Green scores 23 points while also handing out 10 assists.

JOHANNESBURG – With a glittering golfing CV including the Masters in 2011, South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel would dearly like to add the SA Open title to his trophy cabinet with the tournament starting on Thursday at Glendower Golf Club.

On Monday night, US President Donald Trump was greeted with a flurry of boos and critical messages projected onto Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium when he arrived for the College Football National Championship game between Alabama's Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs.

The Pawtucket Red Sox and the Boston Red Sox are pleased to announce that Kevin Boles will return as PawSox manager for his 5th season in 2018 and will once again be joined by hitting coach Rich Gedman and coach Bruce Crabbe who are back for their 4th and 5th seasons respectively in Pawtucket. The clubs also announced today that former Portland (AA) pitching coach Kevin Walker has been promoted to that same role with Pawtucket for 2018. Bob Kipper, the PawSox pitching coach since 2015, will now be... Читать дальше...

In the American labor market, services are the new steel.

Alessandro Zanni is in line to earn his 100th cap for Italy and Jake Polledri received his first call as coach Conor O'Shea named his 34-man Six Nations training squad on Tuesday.

When Tuesday's finale of MTV’s “The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars” airs at 10 p.m. EST, six players will be competing for first place. Johnny Bananas, Emily Schromm and a player of their choosing with represent the Champs’ team against Josh Murray, Michelle Waterson and another member of the Stars’ team. Unlike a typical season of “The Challenge,” the contestants aren’t competing for any prize money for themselves. This season has featured veterans of the show and celebrities trying to win money for charity.

Sammy Sosa's 609 home runs included three years in which he surpassed 61 homers.

Heavy rains unleashed destructive rivers of mud and debris on Tuesday morning in southern California – leaving at least five dead, destroying homes and spurring rescues as the flooding forced heavily traveled roads to close. At least six homes near the coastal community of Montecito were “wiped away from their foundations” by mudflow and debris, said Santa Barbara County fire spokesman Mike Eliason. Heavy rain was falling in areas charred by recent wildfires, triggering warnings of flash flooding... Читать дальше...

A future in Cleveland could do wonders for I.T.’s bank account.

There are few storylines more intriguing for the 2017-2018 Cleveland Cavaliers than the saga of Isaiah Thomas. Thomas went from an MVP candidate on a team trying to establish legitimacy, to a potential x-factor on a championship contender. On top of the storylines on the court, there’s the looming pressure of what Thomas will command as a free agent this summer.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst wrote a piece illustrating why the... Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump says he doesn't believe self-made billionaire media proprietor and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will run for president in 2020 but he expressed confidence that he would defeat her. "Oprah will be lots of fun," Trump said at the White house Tuesday.  "I don't think she's going to run." WATCH: Trump on Oprah presidential run Winfrey, 63, is not running — at least, officially. But her Sunday night speech at the Golden Globe awards show unleashed immediate and intense media speculation about a candidacy in 2020... Читать дальше...

I used to take first dates way too seriously. I know this because, again and again, friends would remind me, “dating is supposed to be fun — relax!” And every time, I’d feel a flash of jealousy. I was spending my hour-long bus rides to and from work online stalking my potential date, screenshotting every...

The Greek parliament on Tuesday made the practice of Islamic sharia law in family disputes optional for the country's Muslim minority, changing a century-old legacy.

New changes made by the British prime minister to her cabinet appear to indicate that her authority may not be as strong as she would like others to believe, according to a notable political scientist.

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday he will present for approval a plan to build 1,285 housing units this year in West Bank settlements.

It's typical for astronauts in space to grow in height up to two inches. But 3-1/2 inches? Not so common, according to NASA.

Carlos Tevez hopes to turn back the clock and use his return to Boca Juniors as a springboard to get back in the Argentina team for this year's World Cup in Russia.

A grandmother in Orange County, California, was treated to a heartwarming birthday surprise on January 8 when she danced with her husband for the first time in four years. Twitter user Josh Giovanni shared a clip to Twitter of his grandma being twirled around the kitchen by her husband, who’s sat on a stairlift. According to Giovanni, his grandfather is not able to keep his balance or walk by himself. The pair have been married for 50 years. “My grandma hasn’t danced in 4 years due to my grandpa... Читать дальше...

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Washington - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he could beat Oprah Winfrey in a presidential race, while one of Winfrey's closest friends said the media mogul and actress was "intrigued" by the possibility of running but was not considering it now.