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Новости за 21.01.2016

WSJ.com 

In Belgium, They Want to Honor Traffic Jams

Trying to lure Belgians out of their cars, the nation’s rail service has launched a tongue-in-cheek effort to add traffic jams to the World Heritage List.

NBCSports.com 

Stephen Curry scores 25 as Warriors breeze past Bulls 125-94

Stephen Curry glanced at the "72" banner hanging from the rafters during the morning shootaround. A number that for two decades seemed unattainable just might be in reach for the Warriors if they keep playing this way.

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Asian stocks fail to hold gains, turn lower along with oil

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly in the red Thursday, surrendering early gains as oil drifted lower and sentiment remained fragile following big swings on Wall Street.

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

Asian stocks fail to hold gains, turn lower along with oil

Asian stocks fail to hold gains, turn lower along with oil SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly in the red Thursday, surrendering early gains as oil drifted lower and sentiment remained fragile following big swings on Wall Street. Stock markets have taken a beating along with the price of oil as investors believe stock prices have risen too high at a time when the near-term global economic outlook is for modest growth rather than a strong upswing. The IMF lowering its forecast for global growth this year to 3.4 percent... Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

49ers’ Colin Kaepernick is Topic A at Chip Kelly’s news conference

“Obviously, Kap is an extremely talented football player, and you need to have a good quarterback to win,” Kelly said. After the formal news conference, general manager Trent Baalke spoke with reporters about Kaepernick, who has had surgeries on his non-throwing shoulder, thumb and knee since late November. On Wednesday, the 49ers signed Eric Rogers, 24, who led the Canadian Football League with 1,448 receiving yards, tied for the league lead in receiving touchdowns (10) and was third in receptions... Читать дальше...

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

Bill would force drivers to put down their cellphones

A bill prohibiting the use of hand-held mobile electronic devices while driving also would make it illegal to enter information by hand into a GPS device while behind the wheel. Three-time offenders would be hit with an auto insurance surcharge.

TheRepublic.com 

IS radio beams propaganda, threats across rural Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan - The Afghan reporters recognized the voice threatening them with death on the Islamic State group's local radio station. It was a former colleague, who knows their names and where they work.

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

IS radio beams propaganda, threats across rural Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan reporters recognized the voice threatening them with death on the Islamic State group's local radio station. It was a former colleague, who knows their nam…

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Thom Downer: Bill shows respect for state's veterans

Last summer, a Vietnam veteran was laid to rest in military ceremony. That was appropriate for a veteran who gave his life for his county while serving in Vietnam. Sadly, his remains remained …

«The Bismarck Tribune» (bismarcktribune.com) 

Training series to be held on brain injuries

The North Dakota Brain Injury Network and North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division will be offering training for the first time to workers who help people with tra…

Tubantia 

'Duitsland beste land ter wereld om te wonen'

Onze oosterburen zijn genoemd als 'beste land ter wereld'. Woensdag werd op het Wereld Economisch Forum in het Zwitserse Davos de rangschikking van 'Beste Landen' voorgesteld, zoals die werd opgemaakt door het Amerikaanse mediabedrijf U.S.News and World Report.

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

US forces in Afghanistan can now target loyalists of ISIS terror group

The U.S. defense officials have said the Obama administration has granted the U.S. forces new authority to target the loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group in Afghanistan. The strikes on ISIS loyalists would be carried out based on the new rules of engagement approved by the Obama administration last Read the full article...

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Mercury plunges, fog hits rail traffic

Moderate to dense fog during the early morning hours disrupted rail services leading to cancellation of 40 trains and delayed 18 others.

BBC Sport 

VIDEO: 'Guardiola made me embarrassed'

England head coach Eddie Jones says meeting Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola left him feeling "embarrassed" about his coaching style.