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Netherlands ‘rejects’ EU-Ukraine partnership deal
07 апреля, 2016
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Netherlands ‘rejects’ EU-Ukraine partnership deal

Voters in the Netherlands have rejected in a referendum an EU partnership deal removing trade barriers with Ukraine, preliminary results suggest. With 99.8% of the votes counted, 61.1% had said "No", with 38% supporting a deal, media reports said. Turnout is projected at 32%, above the 30% threshold of voters needed...

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France prostitution: MPs outlaw paying for sex
07 апреля, 2016
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France prostitution: MPs outlaw paying for sex

French MPs have passed a law that makes it illegal to pay for sex and imposes fines of up to €3,750 (£3,027, $4,274) for those buying sexual acts. Those convicted would also have to attend classes to learn about the conditions faced by prostitutes. It has taken more than two years to pass the controversial...

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Can you TRAIN your brain to quit sugar? Health hack to stop your sweet tooth
07 апреля, 2016
LifeStyle

Can you TRAIN your brain to quit sugar? Health hack to stop your sweet tooth

SUGAR has been branded by nutritionists and medical professionals as one of the most damaging items in the modern diet. Scientific research has linked sugar to obesity, diabetes, heart failure and even dementia. Brits are well aware the substance is rampant in cakes, chocolate and sweets. Thanks to recent health campaigns, the...

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Bangladesh student Nazimuddin Samad hacked to death
07 апреля, 2016
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Bangladesh student Nazimuddin Samad hacked to death

A Bangladeshi law student who had expressed secular views online has been killed in the capital, Dhaka. Nazimuddin Samad was hacked with machetes at a traffic junction late on Wednesday and then shot, police said. The 28-year-old was reported to have been an organiser of the Ganajagran Manch, a secular campaigning group. A...

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Five underrated countries you need to see
07 апреля, 2016
Culture

Five underrated countries you need to see

From a medieval African trading town to a Mediterranean island nation, these overlooked outposts are worth a look. With each welcoming more than 50 million international visitors each year, France, the United States and China dominate the list of most popular countries for travellers. But are the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty...

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Panama Papers: Government announces creation of ‘panel of experts’
07 апреля, 2016
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Panama Papers: Government announces creation of ‘panel of experts’

Panama is creating an international panel to help improve transparency in its offshore financial industry. The move follows the leak of millions of documents from law firm Mossack Fonseca, showing it helped some clients evade tax and avoid sanctions. Several countries are probing possible financial crimes by the rich and...

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A HUGE crowd is expected at Long Isalnd Trump rally tonight
07 апреля, 2016
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A HUGE crowd is expected at Long Isalnd Trump rally tonight

In his return trip home, Trump will kick things off in Long Island with a rally tonight that is expected to have over 12,000 people in attendance.  newyork.cbslocal.com reports: BETHPAGE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Donald Trump holds his first rally in New York Wednesday, with the Republican front-runner appearing in...

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Putin Makes First Public Appearance Since Panama Papers Leak
07 апреля, 2016
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Putin Makes First Public Appearance Since Panama Papers Leak

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public appearance Wednesday, since the "Panama Papers" leak, alleging insiders, officials funneled billions of dollars to offshore accounts...

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Breaking: Pat Buchanan issues big warning to GOPe if they deny Trump of nomination
07 апреля, 2016
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Breaking: Pat Buchanan issues big warning to GOPe if they deny Trump of nomination

Buchanan: Violent Revolution if Trump Denied Nomination! https://t.co/HzkmK9rSwO@realDonaldTrump #dtmag pic.twitter.com/xizgXoLJsI — Gary Forbes (@gqforbes) 6 апреля 2016...

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The NYT reported some good news for Trump
07 апреля, 2016
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The NYT reported some good news for Trump

The New York Times reported: Senator Ted Cruz’s victory in Wisconsin, Donald J. Trump’s series of wins in past primaries has left him with a sizable lead in the race for the Republican nomination. If Mr. Trump maintains his current level of support in the remaining races, he could win a delegate majority before the...

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Gap Pulls Ad Called ‘Racist,’ Apologizes to Critics
07 апреля, 2016
Culture

Gap Pulls Ad Called ‘Racist,’ Apologizes to Critics

Clothing retailer Gap has pulled an ad that some critics say delivers a "racist" message. In the ad, a 12-year-old white girl from a youth performance group is leaning her arm on a black 8-year-old fellow troupe member, who also happens to be her adopted sister. Critics said the ad gives a message of "passive...

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The Challenge After ISIS
06 апреля, 2016
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The Challenge After ISIS

The Islamic State’s recent setbacks in Iraq and Syria may portend the group’s eventual collapse, but the chaos left behind will present a challenge of a different sort, writes ex-CIA analyst Paul R. Pillar. A major deficiency in America’s history of involvement with armed conflict overseas has been inattention...

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