Новости за 23.02.2016

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent satellite images show China may be installing a high-frequency radar system in the Spratly Islands that could significantly boost its ability control the disputed South China Sea, a U.S. think tank reported on Monday.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent satellite images show China may be installing a high-frequency radar system in the Spratly Islands that could significantly boost its ability control the disputed South China Sea, a U.S. think tank reported on Monday.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg said Monday he was "sympathetic" with Apple's chief executive Tim Cook in his stand-off with the US government over breaking into the iPhone of a mass shooter.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has turned its attention to the Zika virus outbreak, and its founders said the response to the crisis, which may be linked to devastating birth defects in South America, has been better than for the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Africa.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has turned its attention to the Zika virus outbreak, and its founders said the response to the crisis, which may be linked to devastating birth defects in South America, has been better than for the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Brazilian President Rousseff initiates the third phase of clinical trials to develop a dengue fever vaccine. Katie Sargent reports.

Brazilian President Rousseff initiates the third phase of clinical trials to develop a dengue fever vaccine. Katie Sargent reports.

Brazilian President Rousseff initiates the third phase of clinical trials to develop a dengue fever vaccine. Katie Sargent reports.

Brazilian President Rousseff initiates the third phase of clinical trials to develop a dengue fever vaccine. Katie Sargent reports.

* Iran crude supply growth to offset drop in U.S. output -ANZ (Adds comment, updates prices)

A majority of Americans support the US government's efforts to force Apple to help unlock an iPhone in the probe of last year's deadly San Bernardino attacks, a poll showed Monday.

* Sees prolonged period of weak commodity prices (Adds quote, details, share price)

CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - Jackson Bird grabbed his first five-wicket haul to help end New Zealand's second innings for 335 after tea on the fourth day of the second test, giving Australia a victory target of 201 to wrap a 2-0 series victory.

CHRISTCHURCH, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Jackson Bird grabbed his first five-wicket haul to help end New Zealand's second innings for 335 after tea on the fourth day of the second test, giving Australia a victory target of 201 to wrap a 2-0 series victory.

Burke High’s Karimah Jenkins had always dreamed of making a game-winning shot at the buzzer, but the shot she made on Monday night to send her team to the Class A Lower State final far exceeded her own imagination.

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal ended months-long fuel rationing after supply from India improved, following the end of a border blockade by ethnic protesters against a new constitution, an official said on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Nepal ended months-long fuel rationing after supply from India improved, following the end of a border blockade by ethnic protesters against a new constitution, an official said on Tuesday.

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria plans to train as many as 10,000 youths a year for skilled work in the Delta region to try to stop them attacking and stealing oil from pipelines, the minister for the Niger Delta, Usani Uguru Usani, said on Monday.

(Reuters) - Google is shuttering Google Compare, its U.S. comparison-shopping site for auto insurance, credit cards and mortgages after one year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — South Carolina’s defense and ravenous rebounding were more than enough to roll over Alabama.

Feb 22 (Reuters) - Google is shuttering Google Compare, its U.S. comparison-shopping site for auto insurance, credit cards and mortgages after one year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Among the weekend bargain hunters on the third floor of a sleepy shopping mall, international short track speed skating returned to Singapore with the hope of finding the tropical Asian nation a first Winter Olympian.

Celebrity doctors and a stylst reveal tricks and tips some men use to maintain movie star looks. Alicia Powell reports.

Celebrity doctors and a stylst reveal tricks and tips some men use to maintain movie star looks. Alicia Powell reports.

* Australia thwarted by 101-run partnership (Updates at tea)