Panama Papers Hit Great Firewall of China
China has moved quickly to silence any discussion about the Panama Papers and information about the use of tax havens by the families of at least eight current and former top leaders, including the brother-in-law of President Xi Jinping. Massive wealth accumulated by the families of China’s ruling party members has long...
Possible Push to Elevate US Cyber Command in Fight vs IS
Washington's top cyber warrior said Tuesday that the time has come to elevate the status of U.S. Cyber Command, arguing the move would make efforts more effective against a variety of threats, including the Islamic State (IS) terror group. "A combatant commander designation would allow us to be faster, which would...
Amtrak Crash Shows U.S. Anti Rail-Collision System May Have Gaps
Sunday’s fatal Pennsylvania Amtrak accident may have exposed possible blind spots in a nationwide collision prevention system that is meant to stop crashes on U.S. railroads. Amtrak last year became the first U.S. railroad to fully install “positive train control” (PTC) systems on its routes, a congressionally...
Mississippi passes controversial ‘religious freedom’ bill
The governor of Mississippi has signed a controversial bill that allows businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on religious beliefs. Governor Phil Bryant signed HB1523 into law on Tuesday amid opposition from equal rights groups and businesses. He said the bill "protects sincerely held religious beliefs and...
New Official Endorsement for Trump!
Another one joins the #TrumpTrain. Welcome to the #TrumpTrain??? @JanMorganMedia! #MAGA#WIPrimary #Wisconsin #Trump2016https://t.co/mCj3lElC79 — Dan Scavino (@DanScavino) 5 квітня 2016...
Harry gets his hands dirty rebuilding a earthquake-damaged school in Nepal
PRINCE Harry certainly got his hands dirty after deciding to stay in Nepal for six days to help rebuild an earthquake-damaged school at the end of his official tour of the country. Pictures released today show how the fifth in line to the throne got involved in some heavy lifting when he joined British charity volunteers in the...
Big Numbers for Trump in Wisconsin
Let's keep it up Wisconsin! @steph93065 @realDonaldTrump #Wisconsin4Trump #Women4Trump pic.twitter.com/ZZHvUE8aVc — Bosh (@CoffaroRendo) 5 квітня 2016...
Ford picks Mexico to build new plant that will add 2,800 jobs
Ford Motor (F) said Tuesday it will invest $1.6 billion to build a new plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico to build small cars, making it the latest automaker to expand its presence there. Ford's investment in Mexico will create more than 2,800 jobs by 2020, delivering a blow to the UAW, which pushed for higher wages in...
Anastasia Volochkova has shocked the public, undressing in the theater (18+ PHOTOS)
The famous ballet dancer Anastasia Volochkova debuted on stage in the play "The man came to the woman." She played a major role in the formulation, which hosted the theater "School of Modern Drama" in Moscow....
Nagorno-Karabakh: Azeri-Armenian ceasefire agreed
Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces have agreed on an immediate ceasefire after nearly four days of fighting in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The announcement came from the Armenian separatists and Azeri defence ministry. Ethnic Armenians have controlled the mountainous enclave in Azerbaijan and adjacent territory...
Donald Trump would ‘cut off cash to Mexico’ to pay for border wall
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he would cut off money sent to Mexico to force them to pay for a border wall with the US. In a memo to the Washington Post, the businessman says he would threaten to change a law to cut off cash transfers. The prospect of losing a vital source of income would force Mexico...
Disneyland Paris worker dies in haunted house
A technician working at Disneyland Paris died inside the theme park’s haunted house Saturday. The Phantom Manor attraction remained closed Monday following the discovery of the 45-year-old man's body. "We are truly saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Cast Members, and our hearts go out to his family...