Новости за 13.07.2016

Controversial artist Ayanda Mabulu has produced another painting of President Zuma, this time in a compromising position with Atul Gupta.

[...] candidate jumps into Labour leader race Former shadow minister Owen Smith said Wednesday he will challenge embattled party leader Jeremy Corbyn and former Labour business spokeswoman Angela Eagle in the contest. May will seek to calm the country, and the financial markets, after upheaval following the unexpected result in the June 23 referendum.

In a report released Tuesday, the human rights group said prisoners of conscience have to endure abuses including prolonged periods of solitary confinement, beatings and the denial of medical treatment. Five of the prisoners told Amnesty International that they spent lengthy periods of time in solitary confinement in dark cells without access to fresh air, clean water and sanitation. Chau Heng, a land rights activist who was imprisoned, told Amnesty International that when he was taken to see a prison doctor... Читать дальше...

Theresa May is set to become the U.K.’s prime minister, inheriting a long list of trade and political challenges in the divided nation that voted last month to leave the European Union.

China stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors bet on further fiscal and monetary stimulus in the second half of 2016, following GDP data on Friday.

The France star's sporting advisor, Eric Olhats, has revealed the forward entered negotiations with the Ligue 1 giants but opted to extend his stay in La Liga instead

Rory McIlroy says he will ignore golf in next month’s Olympic Games and watch only events ‘that matter’.

Reports said that Khan was seen holding a firearm and Karim strolling with the attackers on the roof.

Beijing’s territorial dispute further erodes relationship with Asean members

Authorities in Louisiana have arrested three suspects accused of stealing several handguns as part of an alleged plot to harm police officers in the Baton Rouge area, police said.

The head of federal maritime operations said Tuesday that the health and readiness of the industry are at a "tipping point" because of a lack of trained workers to replace aging employees and a dwindling number of ships in the U.S. fleet.

David Cameron’s six-year tenure as the U.K.’s prime minister will come to an end on Wednesday, when he formally hands the reins to Theresa May in the wake of Britons’ startling vote to leave the European Union. Brexit may go down as the defining point of Mr. Cameron's time at No. 10 Downing Street—as the leader of the campaign to remain it has ultimately cost him his job—but his premiership involved many triumphs and challenges. Here’s a quick look at Mr. Cameron’s leadership and how it may shape his legacy.

Spanish pole vaulter Didac Salas missed out on his last chance to qualify for the Rio Olympics this weekend when Spanish budget airline Vueling lost his pole.

John Cantlie, de Britse journalist die sinds 2012 wordt gegijzeld door jihadisten, is te zien op een nieuwe propagandavideo van Islamitische Staat (IS). Hierin praat de gijzelaar over bombardementen op de universiteit van Mosul.

South Korea announced the site for an advanced U.S. missile-defense system meant to better protect against North Korea—but that some in the South fear will bolster China’s backing for Pyongyang.

As Britain’s Home Secretary and the new leader of the Conservative Party, Theresa May is preparing to move into the Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street later on Wednesday; the long-time chief English interpreter for Mikhail Gorbachev says she takes up office “in the shadow of Thatcher” and lacks an explicit program.

Good consumption in India and China is fuelling oil demand, but the International Energy Agency is concerned about the global glut.

Tintu, Sudha and Lalita have qualified for Rio in 100m dash, and 3000m steeplechase, respectively.

David Cameron will be appearing before Parliament as prime minister for the last time before handing over to successor Theresa May.

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When he’s choosing your music for you, Carl Chery, 37, is in Culver City, California, sitting at his desk in an office with no signage, trying to decide whether Drake and Future’s “Jumpman” (jumpman, jumpman, jumpman) has jumped the shark. Or sometimes he’s at home in his one-bedroom apartment on the border of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, walking around in his living room with new Gucci Mane blasting from a Beats Pill. Or at the gym going for a morning run on the treadmill, thinking about your gym and your treadmill... Читать дальше...