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5 Shocking pictures in the history that shocked the world
18 марта, 2016
Culture

5 Shocking pictures in the history that shocked the world

It has often been said throughout time that a picture is worth a thousand words. Any picture may be worth a thousand words, but only a few rare photos tell more than a thousand words. They tell a powerful story, a story poignant enough to change the world and galvanize each of us. Over and over again…...

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Past Cases May Indicate Likelihood of US Student’s Release by North Korea
18 марта, 2016
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Past Cases May Indicate Likelihood of US Student’s Release by North Korea

While efforts to free Otto Warmbier, a U.S. student who was sentenced to 15 years hard labor in North Korea after attempting to steal a propaganda poster, are underway, history suggests that the odds of his being released are in his favor. The Associated Press has identified at least seven Americans who have been held and then...

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American threw a diamond ring in a landfill
18 марта, 2016
КУРЬЕЗЫ

American threw a diamond ring in a landfill

One American has mistakenly thrown in the trashcav wedding ring of his wife's (cost $400 million). A resident of thу state of Missouri Bernie Skateri on Monday morning, March 14, accidentally threw with garbage precious ring of his wife Carla.  After a few hours the pair noticed missing and...

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Cub released with Cinder, bear who survived wildfire, killed by hunter
17 марта, 2016
Accident

Cub released with Cinder, bear who survived wildfire, killed by hunter

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cinder the black bear is successfully making it through her first winter since recovering from injuries suffered in a wildfire. But the bear who was released alongside Cinder has been killed by a hunter, according to Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife bear biologist Rich Beausoleil. Cinder, then...

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Undercover Md. officer viewed as threat, ‘deliberately’ shot
17 марта, 2016
Accident

Undercover Md. officer viewed as threat, ‘deliberately’ shot

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A suburban Washington, D.C., police officer who died in an unprovoked shootout Sunday was deliberately shot by another officer who did not know him and perceived him to be a threat, police said Wednesday. Prince George's County Police Officer Jacai Colson was in plain clothes during the shootout...

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‘10,000 deportees will be released onto Britain’s streets’ following new ruling
17 марта, 2016
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‘10,000 deportees will be released onto Britain’s streets’ following new ruling

‘10,000 deportees will be released onto Britain’s streets’ following new ruling The decision from the unelected upper house, which is being seen as a humiliating slap in the face for the Government, was immediately attacked as a “threat to public safety.” The Immigration Bill debate hinged on how...

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Paris arrests: Four held amid France attack plot fears
16 марта, 2016
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Paris arrests: Four held amid France attack plot fears

Four people have been arrested in the Paris area as part of a wider investigation into a possible plot against French targets, officials say. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said they had information to suggest one of those arrested "could undertake violent actions in France". But he played down French media...

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Brussels raid over Paris attacks: Dead gunman was Algerian national
16 марта, 2016
Accident

Brussels raid over Paris attacks: Dead gunman was Algerian national

A terrorism suspect shot dead in a raid in a Brussels suburb on Tuesday has been identified as Algerian national Mohamed Belkaid, officials say. He was killed by snipers while trying to fire at police from an apartment window in the suburb of Forest. Four officers were wounded in the raid. Police are still hunting two suspects...

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Sylvia Anderson dead at 88: Voice of Thunderbirds Lady Penelope loses battle with illness
16 марта, 2016
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Sylvia Anderson dead at 88: Voice of Thunderbirds Lady Penelope loses battle with illness

SYLVIA ANDERSON who is best known for voicing Lady Penelope on the Thunderbirds has passed away aged 88 after battling with a short illness, her family has confirmed. Sylvia co-created the hit puppet series, which ran from 1965, with her late husband Gerry. She died in her home in Buckinghamshire her family said. Her daughter,...

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Who’s at the controls of Iran’s bot army?
16 марта, 2016
News of war

Who’s at the controls of Iran’s bot army?

A group of Twitter accounts seems to be designed to pump out crude Iranian propaganda aimed at an English-speaking audience — but the people behind it and their true motivations are a mystery. Dozens of accounts tweet to thousands of followers in waves every few minutes throughout the day using the hashtag "Powerful...

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US student Otto Warmbier given hard labour in North Korea
16 марта, 2016
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US student Otto Warmbier given hard labour in North Korea

US student Otto Warmbier has been given 15 years hard labour in North Korea for crimes against the state. Warmbier, 21, was arrested for trying to steal a propaganda sign from a hotel while visiting North Korea in January. He later appeared on state TV apparently confessing and saying a church group had asked him to bring back...

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Pakistan: Bus bomb explosion kills 15 in Peshawar
16 марта, 2016
Accident

Pakistan: Bus bomb explosion kills 15 in Peshawar

At least 15 people travelling on a bus have been killed by a bomb in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, officials say. The vehicle was carrying government employees from nearby areas to the city. An improvised device apparently inside the bus caused the blast, police say. There has been no claim of responsibility,...

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