Honduras: Thousands flood San Pedro Sula streets as anti-Hernandez protests soar
Honduras: Thousands flood San Pedro Sula streets as anti-Hernandez protests soar
2018-01-07 06:41
Thousands of demonstrators led by opposition leader Salvador Nasralla took to the streets of Honduras' second largest city San Pedro Sula on Saturday, to protest the re-election of President Juan Orlando Hernandez which they claim was subject to fraud.
Nasralla supporters marched with flags and banners demanding the incumbent president to step down.
One of the protesters said, «Juan Orlando Hernandez is legal until January 26, on January 27, if he insists on continuing to usurp the sovereign's decision, we will adhere to Article 3 of the Constitution of the Republic of Honduras in force. It says we do not owe obedience to any usurping government.»
Honduras has been rocked by political turmoil since November 26 presidential election after President Juan Orlando Hernandez defeated Opposition Alliance party candidate Salvador Nasralla by 1.6 percentage points. Both men have claimed victory.
«Движение вверх» — лидер российского кинопроката
2018-01-07 08:20
Спортивная драма «Движение вверх» уверенно приближается к сборам в миллиард рублей. Фильм пользуется популярностью у российских зрителей на протяжении всех новогодних каникул. Картину хвалят за игру актеров и бережно воссозданный советский быт семидесятых, а также за особую атмосферу и накал эмоций.
Облюбование Москвы. Джакомо Кваренги
2018-01-07 08:26
Джакомо Кваренги, архитектор двора Екатерины II, кажется петербуржцем, не выезжавшим в Москву, а только присылавшим проекты для перестройки зданий в духе палладианства — Екатерининского дворца в Лефортово, Гостиного двора в Китай-городе. Но его рисунки говорят об увлеченности Москвой.
В Донбассе состоялись рождественские службы, несмотря на обстрелы ВСУ
2018-01-07 09:15
В Донбассе в рождественскую ночь зафиксировали пять нарушений режима тишины со стороны украинских силовиков. Но, несмотря на опасность новых обстрелов, все действующие храмы на территории народных республик были заполнены прихожанами.
Неизвестные забросали камнями машину Патриарха Иерусалимского
2018-01-07 09:16
В Вифлееме на Рождество усилены меры безопасности. Храм Рождества и улицы города патрулируют наряды полиции. Но, не смотря на это, машину Патриарха Иерусалимского Феофила Третьего неизвестные забросали камнями.
Argentina: Thousands rally against house arrest granted to war criminal Etchecolatz
2018-01-07 09:25
Thousands of demonstrators in Mar del Plata marched to Admiral Brown's Square to protest the court's decision to grant house arrest to war criminal Miguel Etchecolatz on Saturday.
The protest was led by Ruben Lopez, the son of Julio Lopez, who disappeared 11 years ago just before giving testimony against Etchecolatz.
«He [Etchecolatz] has six life sentences for genocide and three other sentences for other reasons. This is outrageous,» said Lopez at the rally.
The 88-year-old former police officer, Etchecolatz, who had been serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity committed during the 1976-83 military dictatorship in Argentina was granted house arrest in December on the basis of his age.
The court ruled that Etchecolatz should be transferred from prison to his home due to «fragile health», where he will be cared for by his wife and required to wear an electronic monitoring decive.
The decision caused anger among citizens as well as human rights activists who called for nationwide protests.
Путин поздравил православных христиан с Рождеством
2018-01-07 10:29
В своем обращении президент отметил, что этот светлый праздник дарит людям радость и надежду, приобщает их к духовным истокам и традициям, объединяет вокруг непреходящих ценностей многовекового исторического и культурного наследия нашего народа.
Жену Аршавина сняли с рейса за дебош в самолете
2018-01-07 12:12
Супруга футболиста Андрея Аршавина задержала рейс Москва — Алма-Ата почти на два часа. Как сообщают СМИ, инцидент произошел на взлете в аэропорту Шереметьево. Алисе Казьминой понадобилось поменять ребенку подгузник во время руления самолета.
В новогодние праздники Россияне выбрали Сочи и «Движение вверх»
2018-01-07 12:32
В Сочи российские звезды эстрады вместе с обычными отдыхающими катаются на горнолыжных склонах, а затем вместе идут смотреть спортивную драму «Движение вверх». В этом сезоне высокогорный курорт Красная поляна не только поставил рекорд по посещаемости, но и оставил позади популярные пляжи Юго-Восточной Азии.
USA: Greek-Americans celebrate Epiphany in Tarpon Springs
2018-01-07 12:33
The annual Epiphany celebrations kicked off in Tarpon Springs, Florida on Saturday, where the percentage of Greek-Americans is the highest in the US.
The annual January 6 tradition consisted of about 50 teens aged 16-to-18 diving into the Springs Bayou to race to retrieve a wooden cross, which was ceremoniously thrown into the city's Spring by Metropolitan Alexios Panagiotopoulos of Atlanta. Water temperature was about 56 °F (13 °C) at the time of the jump. The winner is said to be blessed for the full coming year.
«It was beautiful,» said one of spectators, «It was awesome to see what other cultures do and how they celebrate this time».
The annual Epiphany observance by Orthodox Christians represents the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. Around 15,000 are estimated to have attended.
В Сирии впервые за несколько лет отметили Рождество
2018-01-07 12:37
В Сирии впервые за несколько лет верующие отметили Рождество. За время войны террористы разрушили десятки храмов. Бесценные артефакты продавались за рубеж. Теперь местные спецслужбы начали возвращать реликты.
Собака Сикрет стала героем соцсетей
2018-01-07 13:02
Австралийская овчарка по кличке Сикрет научилась кататься с горки и прославила Instagram своей хозяйки.
Ice sculptures replicating hit Chinese game «Honor of Kings» draw in crowds
2018-01-07 13:15
Smash-hit Chinese mobile game «Honor of Kings” (also known as «Arena of Valor») can now be experienced in person in Harbin’s Snow and Ice World, footage from Sunday reveals.
Characters of the popular mobile game are represented as huge snow and ice sculptures, taking visitors and players of the game to a new fantasy dimension.
«The game is pretty cool, but when you enter this place it feels like you’re actually inside it, although a couple of things felt out of place,» commented one visitor.
«Honor of Kings» is currently proving to be an extremely popular choice amongst the free-download mobile games. In July 2017, it was estimated that the game had over 80 million daily active players and 200 million monthly active players.
Chinese internet giant and creator company Tencent implemented restrictions to keep children under the age of 12 in China from playing more than an hour a day.
The limits were established after the government-owned newspaper People's Daily described the game as «poison» and called for tighter regulations.
The game was recently soft-launched under the name «Arena of Valor» in south Asia and a few European countries including Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
«Сеть»: почеши крокодила за ушком
2018-01-07 13:45
Танец, как средство самообороны или чему учат юных новозеландцев. Почеши крокодила за ушком. Майкл Джексон в погонах — лунная походка службе не помеха. Смотрите самые интересные видеоролики в программе «Сеть».
Трамп не смог украсть Рождество у Вифлеема
2018-01-07 14:00
В Вифлееме Рождество отмечают при усиленных мерах безопасности. Храм Рождества и улицы города патрулируют наряды полиции. Накануне машину патриарха Иерусалимского Феофила Третьего неизвестные забросали камнями.
Germany: Party leaders arrive for fresh exploratory coalition talks
2018-01-07 14:14
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with the chairperson of Bavarian sister party (CSU) Horst Seehofer, and Social Democratic (SPD) leader Martin Schulz on Sunday in Berlin to restart preliminary coalition talks.
Merkel said she felt «optimistic» about the upcoming talks, but affirmed that «there is a load of work ahead of us in the next days.»
«After the federal election we experienced that the Jamaica parties took 8 weeks. We won't take that much time. We will be coming to an end of the probing in five days», stated Schulz, adding that «we don't draw red lines but we want to establish red politics in Germany as much as possible».
On his side, Seehofer also acknowledged that «we have to talk less and work more».
Two small peaceful protests took place outside the building, one an environmental protest against wind parks, and the other organised by the worker's union IG BCE, supporting workers in coal mining, chemistry and energy industries.
Since the collapse of the so-called Jamaica coalition talks, Merkel has thus far been unable to persuade the SPD to enter into another grand coalition. The growing political instability has raised the possibility of fresh elections or a minority government.
Snowkiters and windsurfers compete on frozen waters near Novosibirsk
2018-01-07 18:41
A Snowkiting and Winter Windsurfing Championship, called «Christmas starts,» got underway on the frozen Obskoye Sea (Novosibirsk Reservoir) near Novosibirsk on Sunday.
Dozens of young athletes are set to compete in 10 races. The competition will last until January 9.
Закон и гражданин
2018-01-07 19:00
Очерки истории общественного сознания России XVIII века. Елена Марасинова, историк, автор книги «Закон и гражданин»; Андрей Зорин, литературовед, историк; Елена Пенская, филолог, специалист по литературе ХIХ-ХХ вв.; Юрий Кагарлицкий, лингвист
Sweden: 'There was a guy dying on the ground' — witness recounts Stockholm blast
2018-01-07 19:08
A witness recounted the aftermath of an explosion outside the Varby gard underground station in Stockholm on Sunday. One person was killed and another injured in the blast, according to authorities.
«Just when I was on the escalator I heard an explosion. I thought it was maybe from a nearby area,» said the witness. «I waited a couple of minutes, then there was a guy looking from a bench over there at the subway. There was a guy dying on the ground with a bicycle next to him,» he added.
The station and nearby square were sealed off as police investigated the scene.
According to local police, the explosion occurred when a 60-year-old man picked an unknown object off the ground.
The victims, the man and a 45-year-old woman, were taken to hospital. The woman was delivered to hospital with minor injuries while the man died of his wounds.
The cause of the explosion is being investigated.
Коньки. Чемпионат Европы оказался максимально успешным для россиян
2018-01-07 19:11
В подмосковной Коломне завершается чемпионат Европы по конькобежному спорту. Соревнования проходили в течение нескольких дней, и каждый приносил по несколько медалей российской сборной.
France: Mourners commemorate third Charlie Hebdo attack anniversary
2018-01-07 19:12
Wreaths were laid at a vigil outside the former headquarters of Charlie Hebdo in Paris on Sunday, as dozens commemorated the third anniversary of the deadly shootings.
Twelve people including a police officer died in the attacks on the satirical magazine’s offices. The assault was carried out by two gunmen.
Wreaths were also laid in front of the Hypercacher Kosher Supermarket, commemorating the four victims of an attack which happened only two days after the assault on the Charlie Hebdo offices.
Iran: Hundreds flock to Rasht streets in support of government
2018-01-07 19:15
Hundreds of people participated in a pro-government rally in the city of Rasht, Sunday, after more than a week of unrest.
The demonstrations come on the same day Iran's Revolutionary Guard formally declared an end to the recent unrest that has swept through Iran since the start of anti-government protests.
According to Iranian officials, at least 22 people were killed and more than 1,000 detained in more than a week of protests against the government.
Overweight hedgehogs placed on diet and exercise regime at Tel Aviv zoo
2018-01-07 19:29
Hedgehog Sherman was one of 10 overweight hedgehogs that were placed on diets and exercise regimes at the Ramat Gan Safari Zoo near Tel Aviv on Sunday, after being brought in from the streets.
Safari zookeeper Becca Revkin said that the hedgehogs gained weight after eating cat food and human food leftovers, which include too much fat and protein. This meant the hedgehogs were not able to crawl up into a ball and defend themselves.
Commenting on Sherman, Revkin said he had weighed 1.6 kilogrammes (3.5 pounds), which is far more than the usual hedgehog weight of between 600 and 900 grams.
Revkin said human kindness in laying down food for stray animals should come with a consideration for the consequences, as some animals might find the food difficult for their digestive systems, which could lead to problems.
Georgia: Thousands join Orthodox Christmas 'Alilo' procession in Tbilisi
2018-01-07 19:53
Thousands marched through the centre of Tbilisi on Sunday, as part of the traditional Orthodox Christmas procession called 'Alilo.' The believers marched from the Rose Revolution Square to the Holy Trinity Church.
Representatives of the clergy also participated in the procession, carrying an icon depicting the birth of Christ, as well as crosses and flags.
The entire march was accompanied by theatrical elements, including angels and shepherds, who announced the birth of Christ. These biblical characters were the main participants of 'Alilo,' including the caravan of the Magi, which completed the procession.
Путин встретил Рождество в храме, где крестили его отца
2018-01-07 20:00
С Рождеством всех православных христиан поздравил Владимир Путин. Сам президент по традиции встретил праздник вне Москвы. На этот раз он приехал в Симеоновскую церковь Санкт-Петербурга, одну из старейших в городе.
Рождество встретили на Земле и в космосе
2018-01-07 20:06
На рождественские богослужения в эту ночь пришло более 2,5 миллиона россиян. Рождественскую службу в Храме Христа Спасителя отслужил Патриарх Московский и всея Руси Кирилл. Трансляцию вели все центральные телеканалы. Всего же праздник встретили более чем в 30 тысячах храмах Русской Православной Церкви — как у нас в стране, так и за рубежом.
Над сирийской Маалюлей снова плывет колокольный звон
2018-01-07 20:13
В Сирии теперь могут отмечать Рождество, не опасаясь за свою жизнь. За годы войны христиан здесь стало в два раза меньше — почти миллион верующих покинули страну или были убиты. И вот, благодаря военной и дипломатической помощи России, в монастырях снова раздается колокольный звон. Православные и католики вновь ходят на службы в храмы древнего города Маалюли.
У восточного побережья Китая столкнулись танкер и сухогруз, пропали 32 человека
2018-01-07 20:19
У восточного побережья Китая в результате столкновения панамского нефтяного танкера и сухогруза из Гонконга пропали без вести 32 человека. ЧП произошло вечером 6 января. Связь с экипажем нефтяного танкера Sanchi была потеряна.
Корь и гепатит на Украине: власти заявляют, что эпидемии нет
2018-01-07 22:23
На Украине резко выросла заболеваемость корью. Счет зараженным идет на тысячи, уже зафиксированы несколько смертельных случаев. Быстро распространяются и другие опасные инфекции — например, гепатит А.
Pants to trousers! Hundreds of Londoners ditch their trousers for leggy tube ride
2018-01-07 22:25
Around 300 people took their trousers off to participate in the 'No Trousers Tube Ride' in London, on Sunday.
People of different ages and genders were united by the event, travelling trouserless on tube lines across the city.
The tradition was first established on the New York metro in 2002 and then spread around the globe.
Londoners have been organising the event for nine years.
The movement, which initially started as an ordinary prank has no particular goal.
Циклон в США: российские авиакомпании вынуждены отменять рейсы в Нью-Йорк
2018-01-07 22:27
Около ста миллионов американцев в той или иной степени пострадали из-за циклона на Восточном побережье Соединенных Штатов. Из-за сильного ветра и угрозы наводнения пришлось эвакуировать часть населения из прибрежных городов в Массачусетсе.
Рождественский бал прошел на катке на ВДНХ
2018-01-07 22:45
Посетители главного катка страны получили возможность исполнить кадриль, полька, вальс и даже танго на коньках
Germany: 'New times need a new politics' — SPD's Klingbeil on coalition talks
2018-01-07 22:57
Social Democratic Party (SPD) General Secretary Lars Klingbeil gave a short press briefing at the end of day one of preliminary coalition talks between the three major parties at the SPD headquarters in Berlin on Sunday.
«Politics in this country needs to change. That is what we will talk about the next few days, how the [political] style in this country can be different,» said Klingbeil.
«Global politics, the situation in Europe, the new constellation of the German Bundestag [Parliament] — all this shows [that] we are in new times. And these new times need a new politics,» he added.
Since the collapse of the so-called Jamaica coalition talks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has thus far been unable to persuade the SPD to enter into another grand coalition. The growing political instability has raised the possibility of fresh elections or a minority government.
Spain: Beaming Coutinho gives thumbs up after FC Barcelona move
2018-01-07 23:08
New FC Barcelona signing Philippe Coutinho posed for media representatives at the Nou Camp in Barcelona on Sunday, after finalising his €160 million ($192 million) transfer from Liverpool FC.
Coutinho appeared on stage in an FC Barcelona tracksuit, smiling and giving the thumbs up.
Coutinho's fee makes him the third most expensive football player in history.
Loincloth-clad firestarters banish evil spirits with giant flaming torches
2018-01-07 23:43
The annual 'Oniyo Fire Festival' took place in the Japanese city of Kurume, where people gathered for the ritual of expelling 'evil spirits', on Sunday.
The event took place in front of Tamateregu Shrine, which is thought to be the exact place these celebrations have been practiced for 1,600 years.
People wearing loincloths lit six giant torches of 13 metres in length, before standing under them, since falling ash is perceived to be a blessing that can bring good luck.
Participants also ran around with smaller torches and drummed with sticks as part of a performance for driving away 'demons' .
The event in celebrated annually on January 7.
В Киеве радикалы напали на Российский центр науки и культуры
2018-01-08 00:18
В Киеве вандалы облили красной краской центральный вход в здание Российского центра науки и культуры. Нападение сняли на видео, которое выложили в Интернет. В описании к ролику добавили, что акт вандализма — дело рук радикальной группировки «Черный комитет». Несколько месяцев назад советник президента Украины Ирина Фриз заявила, что будет добиваться закрытия Российского центра науки и культуры.
Forget javelins! Germans lob Christmas trees at annual World Championships
2018-01-08 01:13
The 12th World Christmas Tree Championships took place in Weidenthal on Sunday. Hundreds of people from the surrounding villages turned up to watch the games.
The championship consisted of three games: Weitwurf (javelin-style), Hammerwurf (hammer-style), and Hochwurf (highjump-style).
The winner of the games was Frank Schwind, who has won the championships sive years in a row.
Egypt: Rare 12-metre long whale washes up on Alexandria beach
2018-01-08 01:50
A rare 12-metre-long fin whale was found beached on the shore near the city of Alexandria on Sunday.
The whale was discovered on the beach in the city's Roshdy district. The whale, which is seven or eight years of age, is believed to have been pushed by a storm from the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean Sea.
The creature is set to be transported to the National Institute for Oceanography and Fisheries in Alexandria for scientific research.
Finback whales are the second largest species of mammal in the world after blue whales and are placed under protection as an endangered species.
Spain: Protesters demand closure of Madrid detention centre following migrant's death
2018-01-08 03:10
Hundreds demonstrated in front of Aluche detention centre in Madrid on Sunday following the death of a 36-year-old migrant inside a detention complex in Malaga.
Protesters demanded the closure of the detention facilities as they held banners reading 'No detention centres, no borders'. People detained inside the premises were watching the protest from the barred windows. Footage shows a fire blazing through one such window.
On December 29, a 36-year-old Algerian national was found inside Archidona detention centre in Malaga, which is currently being used as a Centre for Internment of Foreigners (CIE). The deceased reportedly committed suicide by hanging.
USA: Iranian expats hit LA streets in solidarity with anti-govt. protests
2018-01-08 04:13
Over a thousand people from the Iranian expatriate community held a solidarity protest with the Iranian anti-government demonstrators in Los Angeles on Sunday.
One of the protesters said, «We're looking for a regime change in Iran, to replace it with secular democracy. Down with the Islamic republic!»
Another protester expressed his concern over fate of country's political prisoners, «People are here to support the youth, students while they are being suppressed in Iran. We're here to say that we heard their voice and we're echoing their voice in Iran and we're really, really worried about the future of the political prison, prisoners inside Iran and here we want to support their cause and the movement.»
A large police presence was reported at the rally as well as in the nearby residential area. However, the protest remained peaceful throughout with no incidents of arrests occurring.
On Friday, Washington called for an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss anti-government protests in Iran.
At least 21 people have died in anti-government protests since Thursday, as rallies protest against rising food prices, unemployment and alleged corruption.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani acknowledged the public's anger over Iran's flagging economy but vowed to crack down on lawbreakers.
USA: JFK airport evacuated over water leak
2018-01-08 04:29
A water leak in Terminal 4 of JFK International Airport in New York led to its evacuation on Sunday afternoon. Footage captured airport personnel mopping water off the sodden floor in the arrival area following the incident.
The flooding reportedly started at around 13:30 local time, breaking into the baggage claim area. At least eleven flights were diverted following the incident and the terminal was partially closed as a safety precaution.
The cause of the leak is reportedly a broken pipe which was attributed to bitter cold that has taken hold of the East Coast earlier in the week.
Argentina: Could this 54-yo grandma be the greatest Messi fan ever?
2018-01-08 04:38
Fifty-four year old grandmother Nora Franchini claims to be the number one fan of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, and was more than happy to prove it.
Footage captured on Sunday shows Nora in her home in Buenos Aires, with her favourite footballer printed forever in a giant ink portrait upon her back.
This Argentinian grandmother felt passionate feelings of 'mother's love' so strongly towards the football captain that she decided it was only appropriate to get his face tattooed permanently on her back.
The accurate representation hit social media by storm, and has since gone viral.
Franchini explained that Messi is much more than a mere footballer, but rather a «neighbourhood boy with a tremendous humility, who does not forget where he came from».
