Новости за 20.05.2024

Summary: In 1985, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) executed Operation Wooden Leg, a daring aerial raid on the PLO's headquarters in Tunis in response to terrorist attacks.

By Wanjiru Njoya

It is often argued in “decolonization” debates that each culture must find its own path to economic progress. In this context, the idea of inclusive economics is that building a diverse society requires economics to take account of “power relations, oppression, qualitative changes in social relations and . . . most importantly, the role of colonialism and the slave trade.” It is claimed that unless those factors are considered, economics will remain mired in a “thoroughly... Читать дальше...

Jocelyn Erickson's 2-run home run in the first inning proved to be enough during a 9-1 rout of South Alabama Sunday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Physically, a slimmer Carlos Rodon looks differently this season. With a deeper repertoire, Rodon is pitching differently and no longer so reliant upon his fastball and slider.

The USA women finished the first round of Volleyball Nations League with a sweep of the Dominican Republic. Now it’s the men’s turn. A USA team of reserves — the Olympians and coach John Speraw are staying home — is going to Antalya, Türkiye, and opens play Wednesday against Poland. The rest of the men’s […]

Nordstrom has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by outdoor clothing maker Patagonia that accused it of selling counterfeit apparel, court documents show.

There seems to be a misconception about quarterbacks in Chicago Bears history. Fans have long felt that they must look and act a certain way if they’re going to have success in this city. They have to be big, strong, humble, and completely free of controversy. The sports equivalent of Boy Scouts. Nobody bothers to […]

Vancouver’s longest-tenured Canuck, Brock Boeser, has reportedly been ruled out for Monday’s Game 7.

An argument between two women led to a gunfight that left 11 people hurt in a busy tourist area of Savannah, Georgia, late Saturday, one of five weekend shootings in the city, two of which were fatal, authorities said.

An argument between two women led to a gunfight that left 11 people injured in a busy tourist area of of Savannah, Georgia. The shootout Saturday night near Savannah's Ellis Square was one of five weekend shootings in the city. Authorities say two of those shootings were fatal. None of the injuries in the mass shooting was believed to be life threatening. Mayor Van Johnson says a proliferation of guns was a factor in the shootings. He says reasonable gun control laws are needed and that people carrying guns must act responsibly.

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A security lapse could let millions of college students do free laundry, thanks to one company. That’s because of a vulnerability that two University of California, Santa Cruz students found in internet-connected washing machines in commercial use in several countries, according to TechCrunch.

Ohtani struck the winning blow in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Reds

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Schauffele’s clutch moment on 18 earned him an epic record-breaking PGA Championship title and his first major.

By Marina Yue Zhang

The Yiwu International Trade Market in Zhejiang, China, is a sprawling 4 million square metre housing complex over 75,000 shops. As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, it has been a hive of international trade, with merchants rushing to fulfil Olympic-related orders.

The market is currently abuzz with French-themed products catering to the Olympic fever. Yiwu’s exports to France soared by 42 per cent in the first two months of 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching nearly 75 million euros. Читать дальше...

Tehran [Iran], May 20 (ANI): Hours after an Iranian military commander claimed to have located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, conflicting reports emerged as the Head of Iran's Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Koulivand, said that rescue teams are still searching the area for the accident site. "Rescue crews haven't yet located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian P

(Photo credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports) Wayne Gallman II scored the go-ahead touchdown from 1 yard out with two minutes to play and the host St. Louis Battlehawks fended off the DC Defenders 26-21 on Sunday. Gallman rushed for 35 yards and two scores while quarterback Manny Wilkins led St. Louis (6-2) with 79 rushing yards to go with 126 through the air. The Defenders (3-5) took a 21-20 lead when Jordan Ta'amu ho