World News in Dutch
Январь
2016

Новости за 21.01.2016

NBC News 

The GOP Establishment's Risky Bet on Trump

First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

The Globe and Mail 

Video: CDC official discusses rise in emerging Zika virus

The CDC says there is growing concern about the emerging, mosquito-borne Zika virus after a surge in cases of a rare brain defect among babies in Brazil. Although cases of the Zika virus are still rare in the U.S., they're on the rise

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Bengaluru-based CREO raises $3 million from Sequioa and others

Bengaluru-based CREO, a consumer technology company, has raised $3 million from Sequoia India, Beenext Ventures, and India Quotient to produce both the smartphones and its software operating system.

«Indiewire» 

'45 Years' Director Andrew Haigh To Helm Alexander McQueen Biopic

After honors and nominations from the Berlin International Film Festival, BAFTAs, National Board Of Review, European Film Awards, and more Andrew Haigh heads into next month with one more feather in his cap for "45 Years" — the first Oscar nomination for Charlotte Rampling. It has been quiet a journey for the director, and the success he's experienced means more doors are opening. READ MORE: '45 Years' Director Andrew Haigh Talks Fear And Doubts In Older Characters, New Film 'Lean On Pete,' &... Читать дальше...

International Business Times 

Volvo Promises 'Deathproof' Car By 2020, But There's A Catch

In a bold declaration, Volvo has said that by 2020 no one will be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car or SUV, according to a CNN Money report Wednesday. Of course, that pledge comes with a significant caveat.

MarketWatch.com 

Need to Know: Here’s one way to beat this market storm

Stocks are finding a bottom, given yesterday’s finish well above the lows — right? But no one really knows for certain what’s ahead. So today’s call focuses on something that’s shorter term: the so-called blizzard plays.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Young Chinese scale Great Firewall to flood Taiwan media

A youth-dominated online forum on mainland China with millions of members launched the crusade late Wednesday to flood Taiwan president-elect Tsai Ing-wen's Facebook page as well as news sites.

WN.com 

Oscars 2016: Will Smith confirms ceremony no-show

Will Smith has confirmed he will be joining his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in not attending the Oscars next month. The Men in Black star said it would be "awkward" to attend in the light of the row about the lack of representation among this year's acting nominees. "We're uncomfortable to stand there and say that this is OK," he told Good Morning America's Robin Roberts. Comedian Chris Rock is facing calls to withdraw from his role as host of this year's ceremony as the row intensifies. In an interview aired on Thursday... Читать дальше...

Sputnik International 

Egypt Set to Work With Russia to Manufacture Low-Speed Wind Turbines

Egypt intends to work with Russia to manufacture low-speed wind turbines, as Moscow has made remarkable progress in the development of such technologies, the head of Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) told Sputnik Thursday.