Новости за 18.04.2018

Raul Castro, the 86-year-old head of the country's Council of State and Cabinet became the head of the Cuban state in 2008, succeeding his older brother and Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.

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• Israel is letting on that it sees an Iranian air force forming in Syria, and that it may destroy the force if it seeks to harm Israel.
• Israel stands accused of killing Iranian soldiers in Syria, which it had previously not done directly.
• Iran has announced plans to retaliate.
• But Iran's forces in Syria are completely exposed to Israel's air force, and has now been warned they could be knocked out if they cross the line. 

Israel's... Читать дальше...

Videos of a South African man have gone viral while being beaten by four friends. The man was reported to be dating the friends without their knowledge till one of them got pregnant. The videos were shared on Twitter.

Such narcissism ought to disqualify a person from holding office, yet it is the sort of nonsense people spout to win elections.

Apple's latest iPhone looks incredible, is faster than ever, and ... is outrageously expensive.

Elana Lyn Gross

When I agreed to try out Physique 57 — the viral diet-and-exercise plan that's been gaining momentum with celebrities such as Kelly Ripa, Mindy Kaling, and Chrissy Teigen — I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

The Physique 57 workout program, designed by Tanya Becker and Jennifer Maanavi, targets muscles throughout the body to the point of fatigue, and then stretches them out for optimal toning results. The accompanying diet plan restricts foods such as milk, wheat, corn, processed sugar, and soy. Читать дальше...

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has replaced the head of its Cadillac luxury brand, which has struggled for years to compete against German and Japanese luxury automakers in the U.S. The company says Steve Carlisle will replace Johan de Nysschen (de NICE-shen), who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Carlisle had been managing director of GM's Canadian operations. De Nysschen was hired away from Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand and named president of Cadillac in August of 2014. He moved the brand's... Читать дальше...

In 2016, KrebsOnSecurity exposed a network of phony Web sites and fake online reviews that funneled those seeking help for drug and alcohol addiction toward rehab centers that were secretly affiliated with the Church of Scientology. Not long after the story ran, that network of bogus reviews disappeared from the Web. Over the past few months, however, the same prolific purveyor of these phantom sites and reviews appears to be back at it again, enlisting the help of Internet users and paying people $25-$35 for each fake listing.

A Microsoft co-founder's mission to locate sunken warships in the South Pacific has chalked up another victory with the discovery of the USS Helena.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Lawyers for a high school student who fled his native Zambia and is suing to compete in a government-funded national poetry competition will argue their case to a federal judge. Last month, 17-year-old Westbrook student Allan Monga won the Maine "Poetry Out Loud" contest. The Bangor Daily News reports he has applied for asylum in the U.S., but has not been granted legal residency. That means he is not allowed to compete in the National Endowment of the Arts' national "Poetry Out Loud" contest. Читать дальше...

HBO

Season one of "Westworld" raised far more questions than it answered. But that's why we loved it.

Like "Game of Thrones," it's one of those shows that spawns theories, making its ambiguity one of the best parts of watching it. Season one's mysterious story, characters, and expansive park left room for a wild second season, which expands beyond Westworld.

Here, we collected our biggest questions after season one that we hope get answered in season two. 

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Immigration and Customs Agents were forced to take matters into their own hands after the NYPD refused to follow orders. In a six-day blitz titled “Operation Keep Safe,” ICE agents made 225 arrests, 180 of whom were convicted of numerous crimes. According to an ICE press release, “more than 80 had been issued a final order of […]

Top U.S. political figures are paying tribute to former U.S. first lady Barbara Bush as a woman who was devoted to her family, her country and the public good. President Donald Trump praised Bush, who died Tuesday at the age of 92, as "an advocate of the American family." He said that "amongst her greatest achievements was recognizing the importance of literacy as a fundamental family value that requires nurturing and protection. She will be long remembered for her strong devotion to country and family... Читать дальше...

Napoli manager, Maurizio Sarri, is set to take over the managerial duties at Chelsea next summer when current boss Antonio Conte would have left, the 59-year-old Sarri has indicated his desire to leave the Serie A club this.

Napoli manager, Maurizio Sarri, is set to take over the managerial duties at Chelsea next summer when current boss Antonio Conte would have left, the 59-year-old Sarri has indicated his desire to leave the Serie A club this.

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti delves into the Europa League semifinal matchups as Arsenal take on Atletico Madrid and Marseille square off with Red Bull Salzburg. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says chasing Barcelona in La Liga and beating Arsenal in the Europa League could convince Antoine Griezmann not to leave the club at the end of the season. Griezmann flirted with Manchester United last year before signing a new contract with Atletico, however that deal reportedly contains a €100 million... Читать дальше...

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti delves into the Europa League semifinal matchups as Arsenal take on Atletico Madrid and Marseille square off with Red Bull Salzburg. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says chasing Barcelona in La Liga and beating Arsenal in the Europa League could convince Antoine Griezmann not to leave the club at the end of the season. Griezmann flirted with Manchester United last year before signing a new contract with Atletico, however that deal reportedly contains a €100 million... Читать дальше...

German prosecutors on Wednesday cleared a performance of a satirical play named after Adolf Hitler's book "Mein Kampf" that promises free entry to spectators who wear a swastika.

Can you guess which state has the ☑ HIGHEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT ☑ in Nigeria? Discover the name of this state, the complete list of all its local government areas, and other interesting facts you should know about this state.

Amazon

• Amazon and Best Buy are partnering to offer "Fire Edition" TVs with Amazon's Fire operating system built-in that can run numerous streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu. 
• The TVs will first come from Toshiba and Insignia, and they'll essentially have an Amazon Fire streaming device built-in.
• But Amazon's "Fire Edition" TVs aren't likely to come with Google's YouTube app due to an ongoing corporate disagreement.
• Meanwhile, TCL's Roku TV with Roku's... Читать дальше...

New research suggests that many more lung cancer patients may benefit from treatments that boost the immune system, which have scored some of their biggest wins until now in less common cancer types.

Durham, North Carolina - Kristin Barnaby, a self-described arachnophobe, found a way to overcome what she dreads at a North Carolina burger joint.