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An Egyptian court on Tuesday put a leading government critic and 15 others on terror lists at the request of the public prosecutor, a judicial official said.

We view most bear encounters as terrifying, life-threatening experiences -- and funnily enough, sometimes bears see it the same way. Take this footage, for example. What appears to be a black bear (yes, black bears can be brown) was moving along and minding it's own business when it nearly ran into a guy walking in the opposite direction. While the man's reaction is what you'd expect from anyone who finds themselves in the presence of such an animal, what the bear did isn't quite as anticipated.... Читать дальше...

Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday led the campaign for enactment of law for recovery of debts owed by recalcitrant debtors including politically exposed persons (PEPs) and business heavyweights. Dogara stated this at the opening of the two-day public hearing on the bill which seeks to ‘establish and regulate the Nigerian Assets Management Agency... View Article

Antonio Dovale became the first Bengaluru player to score a hat-trick in an Asian competition Bengaluru -- Bengaluru FC stormed into the AFC Cup group stage with a 5-0 thrashing of Maldives' TC Sports Club, a hat-trick by Toni Dovale laying the foundation for the rout in the second leg playoff. The hat-trick goal came after Dovale tapped in a cross from Udanta Singh in the 48th minute, sealing the match with an aggregate of 8-2. Dovale, who became the first Bengaluru player to get a hat-trick in any Asian competition... Читать дальше...

The FA has been investigating events at the DW Stadium throughout Tuesday and it has decided not to take any action against the Argentina striker

Venezuela launched the presale of its own cryptocurrency, the petro, today. There are currently 82 million tokens available, which the government plans to follow with an initial coin offering (ICO) launch in a month. It’s the world’s first sovereign cryptocurrency, built on the Ethereum blockchain and intended in part to save the country from wild inflation. The bolivar has reached quadruple-figure inflation recently, and one bolivar is currently worth 0.00004 USD.

In the wake of the news of Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux’s separation after two and a half years of marriage, the former couple now face the unpleasant task of having to divide their assets and shared property. But what about Aniston’s huge diamond engagement ring?

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is marking the 15th anniversary of a nightclub fire that killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others. The Feb. 20, 2003, fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick started when pyrotechnics for the rock band Great White set fire to flammable foam installed as soundproofing. The brothers who owned the club and Great White's tour manager were charged in the fire. All three reached plea deals, with the tour manager pleading guilty to 100 counts of manslaughter and the brothers pleading no contest. Читать дальше...

The Trump administration’s “death by 1,000 cuts” strategy against the Affordable Care Act took a step forward Tuesday morning with a proposal from HHS to allow insurers to sell skimpy short-term plans that don’t comply with the ACA’s rules. When finalized, this rule could create a parallel market where insurers can once again turn away people with preexisting conditions, charge sicker people higher premiums, and refuse to cover services as basic as emergency room visits and prescription drugs.

Fox News said on Tuesday that it is launching an over-the-top opinion streaming service called Fox Nation. The 21st Century Fox Inc. standalone service is expected to debut in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the company. Fox said the price will be announced at a later date. Fox Nation will take deep dives into the issues of the day, while offering exclusive events and more than 20 years of archival programming, according to a news release. Shares of 21st Century Fox are up 23% in the last 12 months... Читать дальше...

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• Courtney Love shared an emotional Instagram post for what would have been her late husband Kurt Cobain's 51st birthday on Tuesday morning.
• The Nirvana singer committed suicide in 1994.

Courtney Love shared an emotional message on Instagram in honor of what would have been her late husband Kurt Cobain's 51st birthday.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

NOW WATCH: No one wants to host the Olympics anymore — will they go away?

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We are witnessing the most corrupt and expansive witch hunt in US history! The Salem witch trials have nothing on Robert Mueller! Robert Mueller was ordered to oversee the investigation into “any links and/or coordination between Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump, and any matters that arose or may […]

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his policy toward Russia has been "much tougher" than that of his White House predecessor, Barack Obama.

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Law enforcement officers block off the entrance to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida

There’s nothing on the Parkland, Florida, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School website about the woman whose name adorns the school, so its students may not realize that in rising from last week’s tragedy to speak truth to power, they are following in Douglas’s activist footsteps.

Douglas would certainly see a bit of herself in Emma Gonzalez... Читать дальше...

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While diesel-electric boats are generally quieter than nuclear submarines, the U.S. Navy prefers atomic powered vessels because of their range, speed and endurance. The U.S. Navy’s global mission essentially mandates a vessel that can operate independently far from home waters for extended periods. Navies with a more localized mission can afford to operate short-range diesel-electric boats. While the Indian report may or may not be correct... Читать дальше...

Falls es gelingt, die Ziele des Klimaabkommens von Paris zu erreichen, die Erderwärmung nach Möglichkeit auf 1,5 Grad im Vergleich zum vorindustriellen Zeitalter zu begrenzen, wird der Meeresspiegel bis 2300 zwischen 0,7 und 1,2 Meter ansteigen. Das zeigt eine neue Modellrechnung eines internationalen Forscherteams, die im Fachjournal "Nature Communications" veröffentlicht wurde.

President Michel Aoun led a delegation Tuesday to Iraq on the first visit by a Lebanese head of state to the war-scarred country, for talks that included ways to eradicate terrorism.

New video by KarenWoodard: https://www.nrs.com/product/40061.01/nrs-womens-sayan-pfd The NRS Women's Sayan PFD has a seven-panel design and an anatomically sculpted chest to effortlessly wrap female paddlers with comfort and protection. Thin back panel minimizes bulk and our Cool Flow System (CFS) maximizes ventilation on warmer days. 400 denier ripstop nylon fabric construction is guaranteed to protect your jacket from snags and tears throughout the season. Features a front-entry zipper, two... Читать дальше...

Pyeongchang (dpa) - Mit dem Sieg in der Mixed-Staffel hat der französische Biathlet Martin Fourcade am Dienstag in Pyeongchang seinen fünften Olympiasieg gefeiert und gehört nun zu den zehn erfolgreichsten Athleten bei Winterspielen. Die erfolgreichsten Olympioniken bei Winterspielen:Ewige Bestenliste (ab fünf Goldmedaillen): Gold Silber Bronze Gesamt 1. Ole Einar NOR 1998-2014 Biathlon 8 4 1 13 Björndale ... Читать дальше...

Ice dancing pair Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron brought home a silver medal for France, despite an unexpected setback during Monday's short program. 

La ministre fédérale de la Justice, Jody Wilson-Raybould, a finalement décidé de renoncer, pour l'instant, à abaisser de 80 mg à 50 mg par 100 ml de sang le taux limite d'alcool au volant, comme elle l'envisageait l'été dernier.

Nigeria's women's bobsled is a first for the country and the African continent.

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• Guess cofounder Paul Marciano has agreed to temporarily step down from the company while it investigates sexual misconduct claims made against him.
• Kate Upton accused Paul Marciano of sexually assaulting and harassing her when she first started out as a model.
• Marciano has denied the allegations. 

The cofounder of Guess has agreed to temporarily step down from his role amid allegations of sexual misconduct that are now being investigated... Читать дальше...

It’s one of the most hotly contested areas of dieting: How much do carbohydrates matter when it comes to weight loss?