Новости за 21.10.2015

CANBERRA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand are under no illusions how tough it will be to win their first test series in Australia in 30 years despite the hosts undergoing a transition phase, coach Mike Hesson said.

House and Senate Republicans sent President Barack Obama a $612 billion defense policy bill on Tuesday, warning him not to veto it as part of a partisan fight over government spending.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for calm during a surprise visit to Jerusalem on Tuesday ahead of meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, in a high-profile gambit to bring an end to a monthlong wave of...

Awarded actress Snooky Serna has been wowing fans with her performance on the GMA 7 primetime drama “My Faithful Husband,” where she plays Cedes, the mother of lead star Dennis Trillo.

Local officials here Tuesday declared the province under state of calamity due to the severe effects of typhoon ‘Lando’ in its 15 municipalities.

Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Tuesday -- Japanese exports to China fell again last month as a slowdown in the world's number two economy weighs on the countries' huge trading links, official data showed Wednesday, while shipments to the key US market also stumbled.

Statistically, women with an immediate blood relative who have had breast cancer are twice as likely to develop the disease themselves. But early detection and preventative measures can be life-saving. That's what one local woman says was the difference for her life.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the possibility of extending the voter registration period in areas affected by typhoon “Lando”.

San Francisco, United States | AFP -- The European Union is expected to approve FedEx's 4.4-billion-euro ($4.8 billion) deal to buy Dutch rival TNT Express, a key tieup for the e-commerce delivery business, the companies said Tuesday.

MAHACHAI, Thailand/NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - When Myanmar votes next month in what has been billed as its first free and fair election in 25 years, Tun Lin, and around 4 million of his fellow citizens, won't be taking part.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc told a U.S. judge that accessing data stored on a locked iPhone would be "impossible" with devices using its latest operating system, but the company has the "technical ability" to help law enforcement unlock older phones.

A man was diagnosed with prostate cancer about six years ago, and underwent robotic surgery at the Roper St. Francis Cancer Center. One day, a familiar face appeared in the doorway of his hospital room.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. Marine General Joseph Dunford, who took over this month as America's top military officer, pledged on Tuesday to seek new ways to build momentum in Iraq's battle against Islamic State and bucked descriptions of the conflict as a "stalemate."

CARACAS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - President Nicolas Maduro's government predicted on Tuesday that Venezuela's inflation, already the world's highest, would be 85 percent in 2015 and 60 percent next year.

Only the great Bear Bryant trumps Steve Spurrier for impact within the hallowed annals of Southeastern Conference football history. A Heisman Trophy, passing game innovation and all those coaching wins make it a close call.

SHANGHAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) - China will look to push out tax breaks, introduce financial incentives and streamline approval processes for infrastructure projects seeking private investment, state media reported, as Beijing looks to drum up so far tepid interest for such schemes.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he advised President Barack Obama in May 2011 to go ahead with the raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, contradicting his past comments about the discussions leading up to the operation.

State College overcame Chambersburg 28-26, 18-25, 25-17, 21-25, 17-15 in a tightly contested match on Tuesday.

Junior Kathleen Sumner posted a two-round 142 to earn medalist honors, helping lead Bishop England to the 2015 class AA state golf championship on Tuesday at the Black Bear Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach.

TAIPEI, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell on profit-taking and caution on Wednesday, snapping a four-session gaining streak and ahead of announcements of third-quarter earnings by tech companies due in the coming weeks.

Philipsburg-Osceola earned a 25-19, 25-20, 21-25, 25-21 win over Tyrone on Tuesday.

Bellefonte cruised to a 25-16, 25-15, 25-13 win over Clearfield on Tuesday night.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc told a U.S. judge that accessing data stored on a locked iPhone would be "impossible" with devices using its latest operating system, but the company has the "technical ability" to help law enforcement unlock older phones.

Penns Valley fell 25-13, 27-25, 23-25, 25-12 to Huntingdon on Tuesday night.

A total of 100 minutes of soccer wasn’t enough to separate Bald Eagle Area and Tyrone, as the two sides drew 1-1 on Tuesday night.