Новости за 29.01.2016

NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Twenty-eight year old Margaret Davis was making nice money as a writer in the legal department of a big pharmaceutical company in New York.

QUEBEC CITY (Reuters) - Canada's role in a U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State militants, war refugees and the extradition of a Mexican drug boss are on the agenda for talks on Friday between the foreign ministers of Canada, the United States and Mexico, a senior U.S. official said.

NAIROBI (Reuters) - A British and a French journalist arrested during a sweep for rebels in flashpoint districts of the capital were released on Friday, a witness said.

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Hundreds of mostly Turkmen refugees fearing intensifying clashes between Syrian pro-government forces and the opposition in coastal Latakia province have fled to Turkey, footage from Reuters TV showed and Turkmen officials said on Friday.

(Reuters) - Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie edged closer to a record third Qatar Open title after taming the trademark winds of the Doha course to card a third round 70 that put him two strokes clear on Friday.

GENEVA (Reuters) - More people died crossing the eastern Mediterranean in January than in the first eight months of last year, the International Organization for Migration said on Friday, blaming increased ruthlessness by people-traffickers.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach came 'home' to meet with Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan.

British Prime Minister David Cameron is in Brussels to discuss limits to state benefits for EU workers in 'crucial' weekend of talks on UK membership of the bloc. Kirsty Basset reports.

British Prime Minister David Cameron is in Brussels to discuss limits to state benefits for EU workers in 'crucial' weekend of talks on UK membership of the bloc. Kirsty Basset reports.

"Picasso in Private" Sotheby's sale offers a rare opportunity to buy Pablo Picasso's works that remained in his studio throughout his lifetime. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

"Picasso in Private" Sotheby's sale offers a rare opportunity to buy Pablo Picasso's works that remained in his studio throughout his lifetime. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

Gov. Nikki Haley will be speaking at the Maritime Association of South Carolina’s annual meeting Friday night in North Charleston.

(Reuters) - Argentina’s government has identified Boca Juniors striker Dani Osvaldo and his team mate Daniel Diaz for inciting violence at a football match.

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp reported its first quarterly loss in more than 13 years on Friday despite Wall Street's expectations for a profit, as plunging oil prices eroded profitability across all its divisions.

(Reuters) - Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev filed an appeal on Friday of his conviction on murder and other charges related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, court papers show.

The Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), which administration allies thought would be a legacy of President Aquino, is dead – at least in the 16th Congress. With only three session days left before the campaign period for the May, 2016, elections starts on February 9, Senate President Franklin Drilon conceded there is no more time for Congress to pass the BBL. The measure is already dead in the Senate, Drilon, a staunched supporter of President Aquino, said. Likewise, Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr.... Читать дальше...

I’m not exactly sure how it happened or why. I just found myself gravitating to all shades of pink. Who knew that I would succumb to the color that I shunned for decades—and willingly too! Up until recently, I did not have anything of this saccharine hue in my wardrobe. Then, the unexplainable happened. I bought a pair of hot pink shoes and then, some accessories.These purchases may have forever piqued my fashion fervor toward Barbie’s favorite color. For the first time this year, Pantone has chosen... Читать дальше...

One of the most frequent questions I get is if going organic is really worth it. Yes, it’s worth it. For me, it is even an essential—for food and products. If you read this column, my blog, www.glamomamas.com, or follow me on Instagram, then you know that I’m an advocate of a greener, more natural way of life. Let’s clarify what “organic” actually means in terms of products and food. Organic products are made from raw materials that are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, bleaches, and other harmful chemicals. Читать дальше...

Tokyo, Japan – Japan has ordered its military to be ready to destroy any missile fired by North Korea that threatens the country, local media reported Friday, as concerns mount that Pyongyang is preparing a rocket launch. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani issued the order, the Nikkei daily and Kyodo News reported, after reports of suspicious activity at Pyongyang’s main satellite complex fuelled speculation a launch could come as early as next week. A Japanese defense ministry spokeswoman declined to confirm the report when contacted by AFP... Читать дальше...

ROME (Reuters) - Italian police arrested two fugitive mobsters on Friday in a bunker built on a steep slope and surrounded by dense brush where they were hiding out to avoid prosecution for mafia association, extortion and murder.

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie edged closer to a record third Qatar Open title after taming the trademark winds of the Doha course to card a third round 70 that put him two strokes clear on Friday.

(Reuters) - Xerox Corp will split into two companies, one holding its legacy printer operations and the other its business process outsourcing unit, it said on Friday, in a bid to be more nimble after years of trying to integrate the businesses.

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it is leaving the door open to large bailout loans for countries with questionable ability to repay debt, but has revised its rules for such rescues.

TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to more than double its existing share buyback program and repurchase up to 5.8 percent of its public float, the smartphone maker said on Friday.

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp will split into two companies, one holding its legacy printer operations and the other its business process outsourcing unit, it said on Friday, in a bid to be more nimble after years of trying to integrate the businesses.