SITTWE, Myanmar — Members of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority expressed hope Wednesday that a visiting panel led by former U.N. chief Kofi Annan will help end the discrimination and violence they face at the hands of the country’s Buddhist majority. Annan is a member of an independent commission set up last month by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi’s government to help find solutions to a communal conflict in the western state of Rakhine that has seen widespread abuses and violence by Buddhists against Rohingya. Читать дальше...
Defence Secretary Ash Carter used language that evoked a time before the fall of the Berlin War,
One of the prevailing themes of the Colts offseason was the need to keep quarterback Andrew Luck on the field after an injury-filled 2015 season that saw the Colts miss the playoffs for the first time since drafting Luck first overall in the 2012 draft. Given that focus, it was hard to miss Luck’s name…
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With everything from the fear of deadly snakes to alleged executions by anti-aircraft guns, it’s understandable why many North Koreans desire to flee the Hermit Kingdom.
What’s interesting to note, however, is the economic class of defectors that have found their way out of North Korea. According to a survey from the Korean Unification Ministry, the percentage of defectors from the “middle-class” rose from 19% in 2001 to 55.9% after 2014.
The increase stems... Читать дальше...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Baltimore Orioles are heading to Detroit for an important series after a tough one-run loss to the last place Tampa Bay Rays. Corey Dickerson had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning to help the Rays beat Baltimore 7-6 on Wednesday and deny the Orioles a three-game sweep. Baltimore
Scientists of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences are developing a research station to explore the Arctic region.
HOUSTON — J.J. Watt never doubted he’d play in Houston’s season opener while recovering from back surgery that forced him to miss all of training camp. Watt returned to practice this week and will be on the field when the Texans host the Chicago Bears on Sunday. He had been out since surgery to repair
A North Carolina police chief says a man wanted for killing his son and wounding his ex-wife before using Facebook to admit to the attack might have been spotted in Richmond, Virginia. Norlina Police Chief Taylor Bartholomew said Wednesday that ...
Toothpastes that contain triclosan have “demonstrated to be effective at reducing plaque and gingivitis,” said Andrea Fischer, an FDA spokeswoman. Before approving the toothpaste in 1997, the agency requested that the Colgate-Palmolive company conduct toxicology studies, and the FDA ultimately decided it was safe and effective. When the company sought approval to use triclosan in 1997, it conducted a comprehensive evaluation of human safety of triclosan as part of its new drug application. In the late 1990s... Читать дальше...
The incident is just one in a series of interactions this year between Russian and US forces that are reminiscent of the Cold War.
Storms dumped more than 5 inches of rain on parts of the Coulee Region Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, flooding roads, forcing the evacuation of a Vernon County campground and sending boulders tumbling into a home near Brownsville, Minn.
Apple unveiled its new generation of iPhones Wednesday, putting months of rumors to rest. The new models are water-resistant and come with longer battery life, but it's the new iPhone accessories that really have people buzzing. The new Bluetooth, wireless AirPods are one of the starring design features of the smartphones. Orders for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus begin Friday. The phones will be available in jet black, black, gold, silver and rose gold.
A screenshot of Apple’s new AirPods, illustrating their built-in wireless technology.
HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt never doubted he'd play in Houston's season opener while recovering from back surgery that forced him to miss all of training camp.
HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt never doubted he'd play in Houston's season opener while recovering from back surgery that forced him to miss all of training camp.
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On Wednesday, Bentley announced the latest addition to its line up of high performance Flying Spur sedans.
With the introduction of the new W12 S variant, Bentley's "entry-level" sedan can now reach a claimed top speed of 202 mph — a first for the brand.
The newly minted version of the Flying Spur can thank an upgraded 626 horsepower, 6.0 liter, twin-turbocharged W12 engine for the increased performance.
According to Bentley, the new Spur can make the sprint... Читать дальше...
Ben Stiller and Hugh Jackman stay focused in the game while attending the 2016 US Open on Tuesday (September 6) at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York City. Ben was joined by his wife Christine Taylor, and Hugh was joined by his wife Deborra-Lee Furness as they all watched the men’s quarterfinals. The [...]
MEXICO CITY - When Patricia Mendez miscarried in March 2015, she says police and detectives were called into the hospital ward to watch as she writhed in pain and expelled the dead, 20-week fetus. Eighteen of Mexico’s 32 states have passed so-called right-to-life measures that have drawn criticism from women’s rights activists, all in response to a 2008 law legalizing abortion in Mexico City. The legislation ranges from constitutional changes that outline general principles on protecting life from inception to a law in Veracruz state... Читать дальше...
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LIVERMORE, Calif., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Research suggests human hair proteins are unique to each individual, and could be used by forensic scientists and archaeologists to identify human remains.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R - Illinois, talks to Chris Hayes about how the end of the defense budget sequester might come about.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — As far as everyday heroes go, commercial airline pilots might be among the most unsung.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — As far as everyday heroes go, commercial airline pilots might be among the most unsung.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — As far as everyday heroes go, commercial airline pilots might be among the most unsung.
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Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday devoted a large portion of his nationally syndicated radio show to shaming conservative media "intellectuals" for refusing to support Republican nominee Donald Trump.
The king of conservative talk radio praised a column published anonymously on Monday — The Flight 93 Election — that criticized conservative thought leaders for failing to "rouse themselves" to "vote for the first candidate in a generation who pledges to advance their... Читать дальше...
