Daily Archives: December 29, 2013
More than a million unemployed in the United States were left without benefits
More than a million U.S. citizens lose their unemployment benefits as a result of the fact that on Saturday expired state program assistance to the unemployed. U.S. Congress before leaving for the holidays could not agree to extend the scheme introduced in 2008. Republicans insisted that the budget for the program – $ 25 billion – is redundant. Members of Congress from the Democratic Party promised to continue efforts to resume the program after lawmakers reconvene at the Capitol in early January.
Olympic champion fighter Besik Kuduhov dies in road accident
In an accident near Armavir died quadruple world champion in freestyle wrestling, silver and bronze medalist Besik Kuduhov, said in a statement on the website Russian Wrestling Federation. Continue reading Olympic champion fighter Besik Kuduhov dies in road accident
Access to the social network “VKontakte” fully restored
As at 13.45 MSK restored access to the social network “VKontakte” of networks: MTS, MGTS and “Comstar” in various cities, according Digit.ru. Earlier on Sunday, there were reports of users that do not have access to “VKontakte” of networks: MTS, MGTS and “Comstar”. A number of regional media is tied to the alleged Continue reading Access to the social network “VKontakte” fully restored
KPRF Duma deputy Alevtina Aparin died in Volgograd
Deputy of the State Duma of the sixth convocation of the Communist Party faction Alevtina Aparin died Sunday in Volgograd on 73 th year of life after a long illness, RIA Novosti reported in the regional committee of the Communist Party. “Alevtina V. seriously ill the Continue reading KPRF Duma deputy Alevtina Aparin died in Volgograd
French doctors assess the condition of Michael Schumacher
Seven-time champion “Formula 1” Michael Schumacher is undergoing tests at the clinic in Grenoble (France) after a head injury received while skiing in Méribel, reports Guardian. Schumacher hit his head in a fall on a Sunday morning. 44-year-old German was taken by helicopter Continue reading French doctors assess the condition of Michael Schumacher
British TV show found a lost painting by Van Dyck
Experts of the British television program Antiques Roadshow, engaged in evaluation of antiques in the air “Bi-bi-si”, accidentally discovered the lost painting by Anthony van Dyck, reports Reuters. The find was made after the show asked the priest, who bought the painting for just £ 400 in the shop of antiques. Antiques Roadshow experts overall picture of £ 400 million ($ 659 thousand).
Saudi authorities have banned the celebration of New Year
Saudi religious police (“Al-Mutawa”) and warned citizens residing in the territory of the kingdom of the ban on foreigners New Year celebration. This was reported by the newspaper “decree.” According to the publication, a special unit of law enforcement, notifying the inadmissibility of celebration, guided fatwa Continue reading Saudi authorities have banned the celebration of New Year
The French Constitutional Council has approved, 75% “luxury tax”
The French Constitutional Council approved the introduction of a “luxury tax” of 75% on income in excess of 1 million euros. This is stated in a press release. This fiscal rule will be no exception and for professional football clubs, who actively oppose this innovation. Earlier, the French football issued a strong protest Continue reading The French Constitutional Council has approved, 75% “luxury tax”
Pope recognized as the most stylish man of the year
Pope Francis became the most stylish man in 2013 in the magazine Esquire. It is noted that the Pope puts into his clothes a lot of sense. The newspaper reminds that John Paul II was buried in bright red shoes, Francis later appeared in public in almost the same. Rich stole jewelry and luxury current Pope prefers things concise.