Deadly suicide bomb attack near Russian embassy in Kabul - BBC News | Five Said Killed In Suicide Attack Near Russian Embassy In Kabul | Pakistan Charsadda: Deadly assault on university - BBC News | Attack at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan Leaves at Least 22 Dead - NYTimes.com | Is Poland being 'Putinised'? - BBC News

Deadly suicide bomb attack near Russian embassy in Kabul - BBC News | Five Said Killed In Suicide Attack Near Russian Embassy In Kabul | Pakistan Charsadda: Deadly assault on university - BBC News | Attack at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan Leaves at Least 22 Dead - NYTimes.com | Is Poland being 'Putinised'? - BBC News - World News Review

January 20, 2016

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World News Review

» Pakistani Taliban Attack University, Killing 21
20/01/16 11:03 from WSJ.com: World News
Pakistani Taliban gunmen stormed a university campus in the country’s northwest on Wednesday and killed at least 21 people, officials said.

» Senate Panel Approves Bill to Make School Lunches Tastier
20/01/16 11:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
School meals could be a bit tastier under legislation approved by a Senate committee

» Unscriptd Aims to Let Cristiano Ronaldo, Others Build Brand
20/01/16 11:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
Cristiano Ronaldo using social-media platform called Unscriptd for self-shot videos

» South, East Brace for Big Storm, Significant Snowfall
20/01/16 11:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
The South and East are bracing for a nor'easter at the end of the week with the potential for significant snowfall

» An armed Pakistani teacher is hailed as a hero after Taliban terrorist attack
20/01/16 11:01 from WorldViews
After terrorists killed about 150 people at a school in northwestern Pakistan 13 months ago, officials started arming teachers and gave them weapons training. Like the debate over guns in schools in the United States and elsewhere, the m...

» Iraq's Oldest Christian Monastery Razed
20/01/16 11:01 from WSJ.com: World News
Satellite photos obtained by the Associated Press confirm what church leaders and Middle East preservationists had feared: the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been reduced to a field of rubble.

» Most of Detroit's Public Schools Close Amid Teacher Sick-Out
20/01/16 11:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
Union: Teacher sick-out closing most city schools timed to coincide with Obama's Detroit visit

» FBI Probes University Professor Over Possible ISIS Support
20/01/16 11:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
The feds have interviewed people about the outspoken Kent State professor.

» Latvian President in Stable Condition After Heart Surgery
20/01/16 10:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
The office of Latvia's president says that the leader has undergone heart surgery and is in stable condition

» Dubai Police: Exposed Wiring Likely Sparked NYE Tower Fire
20/01/16 10:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
Dubai police say a New Year's Eve fire at a luxury hotel in the Mideast commercial hub was likely caused by exposed wiring

» Davos Mood Dims as Markets Continue to Slide
20/01/16 10:58 from WSJ.com: World News
A pessimistic mood reigned as corporate officials and others gathered for the World Economic Forum’s annual high-level confab here, darkened by financial markets that continued their dismal start to the year.

» This will be world's most expensive stadium
20/01/16 10:56 from CNN.com

» Suicide bomb in Afghan capital targets journalists, kills seven people
20/01/16 10:56 from Reuters: Top News
KABUL (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber targeted a van carrying journalists working for a private Afghan television channel on Wednesday, killing seven people during evening rush hour close to the national parliament in Kabul, officials s...

» Anxiety in the air as Davos World Economic Forum kicks off
20/01/16 10:55 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
As stock markets around the world took another dive amid concerns over plunging oil prices and China’s slowdown, anxiety clouded the air in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, where the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting kicked off Wednesday.

» US, allies agree to intensify fight against Islamic State
20/01/16 10:55 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Defense Secretary Ash Carter says defense ministers from France and five other nations have agreed to intensify the campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. He says the countries will work together to fill the military...

» Moldova’s parliament approves new premier, ending deadlock
20/01/16 10:55 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Amid tensions, Moldova’s Parliament has approved a new government, ending months of deadlock between the president and the legislature.

» Kerry and Lavrov meet to get Syrian peace talks moving
20/01/16 10:55 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
U.N.-sponsored peace talks are supposed to start Monday but are bogged down by differences over which Syrian groups to invite.

» Bomb Targeting TV Workers in Kabul Kills 7
20/01/16 10:54 from TIME: Top World Stories
No one has claimed responsibility, but fingers are pointing at the Taliban

» He tweeted bin Laden raid
20/01/16 10:53 from CNN.com

» Loretta Lynch defends Obama gun actions
20/01/16 10:52 from Top Stories

» Austria to slash asylum claims
20/01/16 10:52 from BBC News - World
Austria's government says it will sharply reduce the number of asylum claims it accepts, prompting Serbia to set limits on migrants heading north.

» Exclusive: Billionaire green activist Steyer says not yet ready to back Clinton, open to Sanders
20/01/16 10:50 from Reuters: Top News
(Reuters) - Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer said he is not yet prepared to back Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president and he would not rule out supporting her main rival, Bernie Sanders, if he beats her in...

» Rights Groups Denounce China's Arrest of Swedish NGO Worker
20/01/16 10:50 from Voice of America
Chinese authorities have arrested and accused a Swedish national of operating an unlicensed rights group in China. The detainee, Peter Dablin, 35, is a co-founder of the Chinese Urgent Action Working Group, which was established in 2009 ...

» Obama in Detroit; schools closed
20/01/16 10:50 from CNN.com
President Barack Obama will visit Detroit on Wednesday to highlight a resurgence in the auto industry, but all eyes will be on how he addresses the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and Detroit's education funding problems.

» Supreme Court Rules Against Business in Class-Action Case
20/01/16 10:49 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Supreme Court says a business cannot end a class-action lawsuit by offering the person who first sued everything he asked for

» Trump Touts "A Good Day" After Palin Endorsement
20/01/16 10:48 from ABC News: ABCNews
Republican candidate Donald Trump touts "a good day for Trump" following Palin endorsement

» Pressure Mounts as EU Migration Strategy Bogs Down
20/01/16 10:48 from ABC News: ABCNews
Pressure is building for EU leaders to overcome differences and tackle the refugee emergency amid criticism that Europe's migrant strategy is unraveling fast

» Trump Touts "A Good Day" After Palin Endorsement - ABC News
20/01/16 10:48 from Google News - Top Stories
New York Times Trump Touts "A Good Day" After Palin Endorsement ABC News Donald Trump brandished the endorsement of conservative Republican firebrand Sarah Palin at an Iowa rally Wednesday in the increasingly intense 2016 GOP p...

» Search called off for 12 Marines
20/01/16 10:46 from CNN.com
The U.S. Coast Guard will stop actively searching for the 12 Marines who went missing when the two helicopters carrying them apparently crashed off the coast of Hawaii last week. The search suspension goes into effect at sunset Tuesday.

» Suicide bombing in Afghan capital kills four people
20/01/16 10:46 from Reuters: Top News
KABUL (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed four people in the evening rush hour on Wednesday in a district of the Afghan capital near the national parliament, government ministries and the Russian embassy, a health ministry spokesman said...

» Pakistan attack: Gunmen kill 19 at Bacha Khan University - BBC News
20/01/16 10:46 from World - Google News
BBC News Pakistan attack: Gunmen kill 19 at Bacha Khan University BBC News Security forces have ended a gun and bomb attack on a university in north-west Pakistan in which 19 people were killed and 17 injured. Four suspected attackers al...

» Plan for takeover, bankruptcy is 'lifeline' for CPS, Republicans say - Chicago Sun-Times
20/01/16 10:46 from Google News - Top Stories
Chicago Sun-Times Plan for takeover, bankruptcy is 'lifeline' for CPS, Republicans say Chicago Sun-Times Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno and Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin discussed their plan to in...

» Deadly attack on Pakistan university
20/01/16 10:46 from BBC News - World
Security forces end an attack by four gunmen on a university in north-west Pakistan in which 19 people are killed and 17 injured.

» Khadija Considering Help Offer From Amal Clooney
20/01/16 10:46 from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Imprisoned RFE/RL contributor Khadija Ismayilova is considering an offer of legal representation by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. The wife of Hollywood star George Clooney previously has taken on prominent cases in Egypt, Armenia and...

» Brazil Official Criticizes Israel's Choice for Ambassador
20/01/16 10:45 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Brazilian president's special adviser on foreign affairs has spoken out against Israel's nomination of a former leader of the West Bank settler movement to be the new ambassador to Brazil

» Iran Foreign Minister Slams New U.S. Ballistic Missile Sanctions
20/01/16 10:45 from TIME: Top World Stories
"We believe these sanctions are uncalled for"

» Ex-Pharma CEO Shkreli Is Getting New Lawyers
20/01/16 10:45 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former pharmaceutical CEO Shkreli changing lawyers in his securities fraud case

» Suicide Bomber in Kabul Strikes Packed Commuter Bus
20/01/16 10:44 from NYT > International
At least seven people were killed and dozens were wounded in a rush-hour attack — the fourth major assault in the capital this year, officials said.

» Actress slams Oscars boycott
20/01/16 10:44 from CNN.com
Janet Hubert is the latest celebrity to speak out about the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, but she is aiming her thoughts at two people in particular: Jada Pinkett and Will Smith.

» Why your brain goes mushy over cute animal videos
20/01/16 10:43 from CNN.com
Humans are instinctively attracted to beings with large eyes, chubby cheeks, big forehead. And the reason is tied to happiness and our survival.

» Greek Leader Pushes for Less Austerity
20/01/16 10:43 from WSJ.com: World News
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras aims to persuade economic leaders meeting in Davos, Switzerland, that Greece’s creditors should acknowledge its overhaul efforts and disburse rescue loans without the fight that pushed Greece to the br...

» Kerry and Lavrov meet to get Syrian peace talks moving - Washington Post
20/01/16 10:43 from Google News - World
Washington Post Kerry and Lavrov meet to get Syrian peace talks moving Washington Post ZURICH — The fate of Syrian peace talks hung in the balance as Secretary of State John F. Kerry met Wednesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lav...

» Ted Cruz refuses to budge in opposition to ethanol mandate
20/01/16 10:40 from Top Stories

» Danish Town Opens New Front in Immigration Culture War: Children’s Menus
20/01/16 10:40 from NYT > International
Pork has become the latest weapon in a fight to preserve national identity after Randers, Denmark, voted to require day care centers and kindergartens to include it on menus.

» Low oil complicates struggle to raise eurozone inflation
20/01/16 10:39 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Low oil prices are complicating life for the European Central Bank in its struggle to push up the worrisome low inflation in the 19 nations that use the euro currency.

» Suicide bomb blast in central Kabul
20/01/16 10:39 from BBC News - World
A suicide bomber in the diplomatic area of the Afghan capital Kabul has killed at least four people, officials say.

» Post’s Rezaian makes brief appearance outside hospital
20/01/16 10:39 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian made a brief appearance outside the U.S. military’s Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, where he’s being treated along with two other Americans who were just freed by Iran in a prisoner ex...

» Canada’s central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged
20/01/16 10:39 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Canada’s central bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged.

» Germany, Turkey arrest 35 in raids against traffickers
20/01/16 10:39 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
German and Turkish police said Wednesday they broke up a sophisticated smuggling ring that had been trafficking primarily Syrian refugees across the Mediterranean in freight ships into Europe.

» How Will The Saudi-Iranian Conflict Affect Oil Markets?
20/01/16 10:39 from Foreign Policy BlogsForeign Policy Blogs | The FPA Global Affairs Blog Network
The recent Saudi-Iranian clash is unlikely to affect oil markets for now, but the redistribution of political power between Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with the US disengagement from the Middle East might have long-term consequences for...

» Ted Cruz reacts to Sarah Palin's endorsement of Trump
20/01/16 10:37 from Latest News
Ted Cruz reacts to Sarah Palin's endorsement of Trump

» Lynch Defends Obama Executive Actions Curbing Guns as Legal
20/01/16 10:37 from ABC News: ABCNews
AG Loretta Lynch goes before Congress to defend Obama's executive actions curbing guns

» Canada's Central Bank Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged
20/01/16 10:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
Canada's central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged amid plunging dollar, oil prices

» ‘There’s Nothing to Rebuild’: Satellite Photos Show ISIS Destruction of Iraqi Holy Site
20/01/16 10:36 from TIME: Top World Stories
St. Elijah's Monastery is the latest religious site targeted by ISIS

» Sanders ad touts opposition to 'big oil companies'
20/01/16 10:36 from Top Stories

» Migration takes center stage in Davos
20/01/16 10:36 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
Europe's refugee crisis has been a hot topic in Davos, where German President Joachim Gauck hinted at a shift in Germany's open-door policy. He said limiting refugee numbers could be necessary and not 'per se unethical.'

» Pope tells Davos elite: Consider your role in creating poverty
20/01/16 10:35 from Reuters: International
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Pope Francis told members of the world's wealthy political and economic elite on Wednesday that they should not be deaf to the cry of the poor and must consider their own role in creating inequality.

» 2015 'shattered' global temperature record by wide margin - BBC News
20/01/16 10:35 from Google News - Top Stories
BBC News 2015 'shattered' global temperature record by wide margin BBC News Global temperatures in 2015 were the warmest on record, according to data published by meteorologists in the UK and US. The Met Office figures show that ...

» Nobody expected this 'Jeopardy!' ending
20/01/16 10:34 from CNN.com
After all three contestants wagered it all and lost during the "Final Jeopardy!" round, the show was left without a winner.

» Kerry, Lavrov Try to Settle Differences Over Syrian Talks
20/01/16 10:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have met in hopes of resolving differences over who is eligible to join UN-mediated peace talks for Syria

» US firms moving out of China
20/01/16 10:34 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
One out of four US companies active in China has started moving out of the world’s second-largest economy. Or is at least planning to, according to a report from the American Chamber of Commerce in China.

» Egypt: who's afraid of January 25?
20/01/16 10:33 from Reuters: International
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian activists Ali al-Khouly and Mohamed Ali had just sat down at a Cairo coffeeshop when plainclothes officers grabbed them and hauled them off to a police station. What they most wanted to know was: what are your ...

» 2015 sets new global temperature record
20/01/16 10:32 from Top Stories

» NOAA, NASA: 2015 Was Hottest on Earth by a Wide Margin
20/01/16 10:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
Federal meteorologists announced that Earth last year was the hottest on record

» Gunmen Open Fire at Pakistani University, Killing at Least 20
20/01/16 10:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
Several gunmen have stormed a university in Pakistan in an attack reportedly still underway.

» 366 of China's Cities Don't Have Safe Air: Report
20/01/16 10:31 from World news
Air quality across China generally improved last year but remains a "major health hazard," according to Greenpeace.

» Blizzard watch: Severe snowstorm likely Friday through Sunday - Washington Post
20/01/16 10:29 from Google News - Top Stories
Washington Post Blizzard watch: Severe snowstorm likely Friday through Sunday Washington Post The latest forecast data are insistent that a severe winter storm will unleash crippling snow amounts and strong winds over much of the D.C. ar...

» Bomb Targeting TV Workers Kills 7, Wounds Two Dozen
20/01/16 10:29 from World news
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast near the Russian embassy, though the Taliban has directly threatened journalists from Tolo TV.

» She's back! Palin endorses Trump
20/01/16 10:27 from CNN.com
In front of thousands of Trump fans, Palin handed Trump his most high-profile endorsement yet, just two weeks out from the Iowa caucuses.

» Op-Ed Contributor: Hong Kong’s Missing Booksellers
20/01/16 10:27 from NYT > International
Why is Beijing using brute force to close down a tiny publisher of two-bit political gossip?

» Davos Mood Dimmed as Markets Continue to Slide
20/01/16 10:27 from WSJ.com: World News
A pessimistic mood reigned as corporate officials and others gathered for the World Economic Forum’s annual high-level confab here, darkened by financial markets that continued their dismal start to the year.

» US and Allies Meet in Paris to Strengthen Anti-IS Coalition - New York Times
20/01/16 10:25 from World - Google News
Washington Times US and Allies Meet in Paris to Strengthen Anti-IS Coalition New York Times PARIS — Britain's top military official says countries allied against the Islamic State group have to capitalize on recent gains made against...

» 'Whiteness History Month' planned for college in Oregon
20/01/16 10:25 from Latest News
'Whiteness History Month' planned for college in Oregon

» Two Witnesses Speak About Pakistan University Attack
20/01/16 10:25 from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
A student caught up in the carnage, and an emergency rescue worker aiding the victims, spoke to RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal about the attacks on the Bacha Khan University in Northwestern Pakistan on January 20. (RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal)

» Homeless woman gives birth near Vatican, receives aid offer
20/01/16 10:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The Vatican has offered a place to stay to a homeless woman who gave birth on a piece of cardboard near St. Peter’s Square early Wednesday. She’s thinking about it.

» Report: Turkey arrests 2 more over deadly Istanbul attack
20/01/16 10:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Turkish authorities have arrested two more people with suspected links to the suicide bomber who killed 10 Germans in Istanbul last week, raising the number of arrests to 12, the state-run news agency reported Wednesday.

» AP Interview: Iran’s top diplomat decries US ‘coercion’
20/01/16 10:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
New U.S. sanctions over Iran’s ballistic missile testing are an example of an American “addiction to coercion” despite improved relations and a historic nuclear deal, Iran’s foreign minister said in an interview Wednesday.

» The Latest: Iran’s foreign minister: no need for Saudi panic
20/01/16 10:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The latest developments from Davos, where global leaders and business executives are attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. All times local.

» IS pays tribute to Paris attackers, identifies 2 as ‘Iraqis’
20/01/16 10:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The Islamic State group has published an online photo tribute to the Muslim extremists who killed 130 people in Paris, including pictures of two unknown men identified as Iraqis.

» FIFA voters publicly declare support as election day looms
20/01/16 10:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Five weeks before election day, some of the 209 FIFA member federations are publicly pledging their votes in the presidential race.

» Post reporter seeks to ‘catch up’ with world after release from Iran
20/01/16 10:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Jason Rezaian plans quiet time with family before returning to cover “the U.S.-Iran story.”

» India Offers Training, Funding to Spur Growth in Tibetan Entrepreneurs
20/01/16 10:24 from Voice of America
The physical therapy clinic sits on a hilly road in Dharamsala, home to the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetan exiles in northern India. The clinic has examination tables, colorful anatomy posters – and a Tibetan flag. This is the first...

» Marijuana Inc. eyes Mexico as drug liberalization looms
20/01/16 10:23 from Reuters: International
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Many top companies cashing in on legal cannabis are considering a bet on Mexico after a Supreme Court decision raised hopes for a legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in a country reeling from years ...

» Moldovan Parliament Approves New Government
20/01/16 10:23 from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Moldova's parliament has approved a new pro-EU government led by Pavel Filip, ending a monthslong political crisis.

» ISIS Has Destroyed Iraq's Oldest Christian Monastery - New York Times
20/01/16 10:22 from World - Google News
New York Times ISIS Has Destroyed Iraq's Oldest Christian Monastery New York Times Islamic State militants have destroyed the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq, the latest in a growing list of ancient monuments and artifacts that ha...

» ISIS Has Destroyed Iraq’s Oldest Christian Monastery
20/01/16 10:21 from NYT > International
Satellite images show that St. Elijah’s Monastery, a 1,400-year-old stone sanctuary, was probably razed to rubble between August and September 2014.

» US Housing Starts Slip in December, but Annual Gains Solid
20/01/16 10:19 from ABC News: ABCNews
US builders started fewer homes in December, but prior gains meant that ground breakings still ended 2015 at a much healthier level than a year ago

» Rand Paul calls Donald Trump 'Gollum'
20/01/16 10:18 from Top Stories

» Amy Schumer calls out teen film critic for sexist tweet
20/01/16 10:18 from Latest News
But was the boy being sexist?

» Austria Imposes Asylum Cap as Refugee Crisis Bites
20/01/16 10:17 from World news
Austria announced Wednesday it would limit the number of migrants and refugees granted asylum to no more than 1.5 percent of the population over the next four years.

» 'Worst’ Passwords Revealed
20/01/16 10:17 from Voice of America
The worst password of 2015 is “123456,” according to SplashData, which released the “Worst Passwords List on Tuesday. The firm has been ranking passwords since 2011 and bases its selection on more than two million leaked passwords. Many ...

» Goldman posts smallest profit in four years after bond settlement - Reuters
20/01/16 10:17 from Google News - Top Stories
Reuters Goldman posts smallest profit in four years after bond settlement Reuters Goldman Sachs Group Inc reported its smallest quarterly profit in more than four years as a $5 billion settlement of crisis-era legal claims added pain to ...

» New Mexico Rescue Worker Discovers Fallen Climber Is Ex-Wife
20/01/16 10:16 from ABC News: ABCNews
A member of a New Mexico rescue team received a shock when he discovered the climber's body he was sent to recover belonged to his ex-wife

» North Korea's Day of the 'Big Cold' Lives up to Reputation
20/01/16 10:14 from ABC News: ABCNews
The date known on traditional calendars as the day of the "Big Cold" lived up to its reputation Wednesday in North Korea

» Brazilian Lawmakers Threaten to Crack Down on Internet Freedom
20/01/16 10:13 from TIME: Top World Stories
A new bill says it will protect victims of honor crimes but will also shield politicians from criticism

» Post's Rezaian Makes Brief Appearance Outside Hospital
20/01/16 10:12 from ABC News: ABCNews
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian made a brief appearance outside the US military's Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, where he's being treated along with 2 other Americans who were just freed by Iran in a prisoner exchange

» Suicide Bomber in Kabul Strikes Packed Commuter Bus - New York Times
20/01/16 10:12 from World - Google News
Newsweek Suicide Bomber in Kabul Strikes Packed Commuter Bus New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan — At least seven people were killed and dozens wounded in Kabul on Wednesday, officials said, when a suicide bomber in a car struck a commuter...

» Global stock markets dive amid oil rout
20/01/16 10:11 from BBC News - World
Stock markets worldwide have tumbled with investors unsettled by the continued slide in oil prices and fears about the impact on global growth.

» Global stock markets fall amid oil rout
20/01/16 10:11 from BBC News - World
Stock markets worldwide have tumbled with investors unsettled by the continued slide in oil prices and fears about the impact on global growth.

» Senate Dems Press for Vote on Religious Test for Immigrants
20/01/16 10:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
Senate Dems press for vote on religious test for immigrants

» When vengeful obits go viral
20/01/16 10:10 from CNN.com
It was the kind of obituary made for social media: a brutally honest -- shocking, even -- retelling of a life from start to finish with a few digs at surviving relatives in between, sure to raise eyebrows and compel readers to share it.

» Al Qaeda attack dents Burkina Faso's hopes of recovery
20/01/16 10:09 from Reuters: International
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - When Burkina Faso swore in its first new president in decades last month, many people hoped the democratic transition would pave the way to an era of progress. Now a deadly raid by al Qaeda militants has shaken th...

» Spanish town celebrates bizarre, turnip-throwing festival
20/01/16 10:08 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Hundreds of people are running through the streets of a tiny town in southwestern Spain, chasing a fancy-dressed, beast-like figure and pelting it with turnips.

» Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court outlaws child marriage
20/01/16 10:08 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court has outlawed child marriage in an effort to end a practice that a rights group says is common in the southern African nation.

» Nazarbaev Dissolves Kazakh Parliament, Sets Date For Early Elections
20/01/16 10:08 from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev has dissolved the parliament's lower chamber, the Mazhilis.

» Student’s suicide poses problem for Modi
20/01/16 10:08 from FT.com - World
Prime minister’s party leaders accused of driving PhD student to death

» AP Interview: Iran's Top Diplomat Decries US 'Coercion'
20/01/16 10:08 from ABC News: ABCNews
Iran's foreign minister is decrying new US sanctions over Iran's ballistic missile testing, calling them an example of an American "addiction to coercion."

» Does Sarah Palin still have influence?
20/01/16 10:08 from Latest News
Former VP nominee endorses Trump

» Supreme Court says class action lawsuits can survive compensation offers - USA TODAY
20/01/16 10:08 from Google News - Top Stories
USA TODAY Supreme Court says class action lawsuits can survive compensation offers USA TODAY WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court dealt a rare setback Wednesday to companies trying to avoid potentially expensive class-action lawsuits. The jus...

» IS Pays Tribute to Paris Attackers, Identifies 2 as 'Iraqis'
20/01/16 10:07 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Islamic State group has published an online photo tribute to the Muslim extremists who killed 130 people in Paris, including pictures of 2 unknown men identified as Iraqis

» Chile Opens Latin America's Largest Medical Marijuana Farm
20/01/16 10:06 from World news
Latin America's largest marijuana plantation opened in Chile on Tuesday, marking the region's growing acceptance of the medical uses of cannabis.

» Israel plans to seize West Bank farmland: Army Radio
20/01/16 10:06 from Reuters: Top News
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel plans to appropriate a large tract of agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Israel's Army Radio said on Wednesday, a move that has angered Palestinians and is almost certain to draw international criti...

» Hezbollah Recruited Palestinians to Attack Israel, Security Officials Say
20/01/16 10:06 from TIME: Top World Stories
The Lebanese militant group offered training on explosives and suicide bombing, Israel says

» The Latest: Chicago Mayor Opposes State Takeover of Schools
20/01/16 10:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel opposes a state takeover of the financially troubled Chicago Public Schools

» U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Allies to Help Accelerate Islamic State Fight
20/01/16 10:02 from WSJ.com: World News
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday called on top allies in the fight against Islamic State to share ideas and find ways to accelerate the military campaign against the militant group in Iraq, Syria and beyond.

» Is Oscars apology too little too late?
20/01/16 10:02 from Latest News
Academy president 'heartbroken'

» Militant who claimed responsibility for Indian base attack warns Pakistan against crackdown
20/01/16 10:01 from Reuters: International
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Pakistan-based chief of a militant alliance fighting for an end to Indian rule in divided Kashmir openly condemned on Wednesday a crackdown by the Pakistan government against another group India bla...

» Stuttgart: Germany's 'Beijing' for air pollution?
20/01/16 10:01 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
In German "car city" Stuttgart, air pollution has reached harmful levels - again. Authorities are trying "soft" appeals to the public - but environmentalists blame the bad air on Germany's strong car lobby.

» How the RNC squashed its only conservative-media debate
20/01/16 10:00 from Top Stories
The Washington Times and Liberty University were planning for a year. And then the Republican Party pulled the plug.

» Historic Monastery in Iraq 'Pulverized' by ISIS: AP
20/01/16 09:59 from World news
Satellite photos appear to show the destruction of St. Elijah's Monastery, which stood as a place of worship near Mosul, Iraq, for 1,400 years.

» From the Frontline: stories we should not forget
20/01/16 09:59 from World news breaking world news latest world news from the US Europe Asia Australia Africa
Telegraph foreign correspondents and editors discuss stories they have covered that they feel should not be forgotten

» Is the race in Iowa as close as the polls show?
20/01/16 09:59 from Latest News
Is the race in Iowa as close as the polls show?

» Djokovic wins, and again faces questions about match-fixing
20/01/16 09:57 from AP Top Headlines At 7:05 a.m. EDT
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- For the second time in three days, Novak Djokovic won a match at the Australian Open and was confronted by questions about match-fixing in the sport....

» Eric Trump says father will 'cut through the nonsense' in DC
20/01/16 09:57 from Latest News
Eric Trump says father will 'cut through the nonsense' in DC

» Suicide bomber targets bus, kills 4 in heart of Kabul - CNN
20/01/16 09:57 from Google News - World
CNN Suicide bomber targets bus, kills 4 in heart of Kabul CNN (CNN) A suicide attacker on a motorbike set off a deadly explosion near a bus Wednesday in the heart of Afghanistan's capital, officials said. At least four civilians died...

» Limiting German refugee intake not unethical, president says
20/01/16 09:55 from Reuters: International
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Germany cannot take in all the asylum seekers who want to begin a new life there and it is not unethical of Berlin to limit the influx, President Joachim Gauck said on Wednesday, pressing other European cou...

» Iran’s Supreme Leader Condemns Mob Attack on Saudi Embassy
20/01/16 09:55 from NYT > International
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the assault that followed the execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia was “detrimental to the country and Islam.”

» Kazakh 'Gray Mass' Protests Bank Loan Policies
20/01/16 09:55 from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Mortgage holders held a protest outside of major banks in the Kazakh city of Almaty. They called for a recalculation of their loans, amid the recent economic crisis. (RFE/RL's Kazakh Service)

» The Latest: Germany wants fewer migrants this year
20/01/16 09:53 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local:

» UN: Central African Republic facing hunger crisis
20/01/16 09:53 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The United Nations is warning of a hunger crisis in Central African Republic that is affecting half the country’s population.

» NBA Ex-Player Tate George Back in Court for Fraud Sentencing
20/01/16 09:53 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former NBA player and University of Connecticut star Tate George is in federal court in New Jersey for a sentencing hearing on fraud charges connected to an alleged Ponzi scheme

» US Defense Secretary Calls for Allies to Help Accelerate Fight Against Islamic State - Wall Street Journal
20/01/16 09:53 from Google News - World
BBC News US Defense Secretary Calls for Allies to Help Accelerate Fight Against Islamic State Wall Street Journal PARIS—U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday called on top allies in the fight against Islamic State to share ideas...

» Smuggling soars as Venezuela's economy sinks
20/01/16 09:51 from Reuters: International
BOCA DEL GRITA, Venezuela (Reuters) - Clutching egg cartons on his shoulder, a young man wades precariously through a muddy river on Venezuela's western jungle border where a Colombian shopkeeper will happily buy them up.

» Gun control group submits petitions for ballot measure
20/01/16 09:49 from stories: World
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine election officials are verifying petitions for a ballot measure requiring criminal background checks for all private gun sales in the state. The group Maine Moms Demand Action submitted petitions to the Secret...

» Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court Outlaws Child Marriage
20/01/16 09:49 from ABC News: ABCNews
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court has outlawed child marriage in an effort to end a practice that a rights group says is common in the southern African nation

» 2016-01-20Pentagon Eyes Laser-Armed Drones to Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles
20/01/16 09:49 from Mike Nova - Google+
2016-01-20 Pentagon Eyes Laser-Armed Drones to Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles - Defense One | "The US is losing leverage with its traditional allies in the Middle East. As the nuclear deal with Iran is implemented, its historic relationsh...

» GOP Leaders to Pitch State Takeover of Chicago Schools
20/01/16 09:47 from ABC News: ABCNews
Top Republicans in the Illinois Legislature plan to call for a state takeover of the financially troubled Chicago Public Schools

» Jason Rezaian Says He’s ‘Feeling Fine’ After Release From Iran
20/01/16 09:46 from TIME: Top World Stories
"I appreciate everything that has been done on my behalf," the Washington Post journalist said

» Tennis Stars, Past and Present, Want Names of Match-Fixers
20/01/16 09:44 from ABC News: ABCNews
Tennis stars, past and present, want names of match-fixers to prevent scandal turning into a 'witch hunt'

» Deadly assault on Pakistan university
20/01/16 09:44 from BBC News - World
Security forces end an attack by four gunmen on a university in north-west Pakistan in which 19 people are killed and 17 injured.

» Right at Home: Bold, Black Kitchens Serve up Style
20/01/16 09:44 from ABC News: ABCNews
Right at Home column: Black is back in kitchen decor

» Clinton campaign accuses GOP of 'coordinated leak' in email scandal
20/01/16 09:43 from Top Stories
'She was been through the wringer in terms of Republicans targeting her,' spokesman Brian Fallon says.

» Boxing Champ Mike Tyson Selling Home Near Las Vegas
20/01/16 09:43 from ABC News: ABCNews
Mike Tyson has upgraded to a bigger house in his neighborhood and put his former home near Las Vegas up for sale

» French Watchdog Files Complaint Over Emergency Powers
20/01/16 09:43 from WSJ.com: World News
A prominent human rights watchdog is challenging emergency laws adopted in the wake of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks that allow the state to ban public demonstrations and conduct raids without warrants.

» Mos Def Charged With Breaking South Africa's Immigration Law - New York Times
20/01/16 09:43 from Google News - World
Times LIVE Mos Def Charged With Breaking South Africa's Immigration Law New York Times JOHANNESBURG — An official says American rapper Mos Def will appear in court for breaking South Africa's immigration laws. Home Affairs Direct...

» Stocks plunge: Dow down more than 300, oil tumbles below $28 - USA TODAY
20/01/16 09:42 from Google News - Top Stories
USA TODAY Stocks plunge: Dow down more than 300, oil tumbles below $28 USA TODAY The sell-off that has engulfed global stock markets early in 2016 intensified Wednesday, with oil breaking below $28 a barrel for the first time since 2003,...

» Vietnam mourns death of sacred turtle and speculates on omens for ruling communists
20/01/16 09:39 from World news breaking world news latest world news from the US Europe Asia Australia Africa
Demise of ancient reptile in Hanoi lake as party delegates prepare to choose new leaders prompts grief and questions

» Clinton Library set to release Donald Trump records
20/01/16 09:39 from Top Stories
The files could revive questions about the friendly relationship Trump had with Bill and Hillary Clinton.

» Stocks plunge: Dow down almost 300, oil tumbles below $28 - USA TODAY
20/01/16 09:39 from Google News - Top Stories
USA TODAY Stocks plunge: Dow down almost 300, oil tumbles below $28 USA TODAY The sell-off that has engulfed global stock markets early in 2016 intensified Wednesday, with oil breaking below $28 a barrel for the first time since 2003, th...

» These are the world's best countries. (Sorry, America — you're No. 4.)
20/01/16 09:38 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
A new project from U.S. News & World Report has an ambitious goal: Ranking the world.

» Shell expects 4th Q profits to drop at least 40 percent
20/01/16 09:38 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Royal Dutch Shell expects its fourth quarter profits to drop at least 40 percent to between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion after a sharp drop in crude oil prices, but underscored its determination to press ahead with the proposed mega-mer...

» Bomb explodes near Russian embassy in Kabul
20/01/16 09:38 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
A powerful suicide bomber has struck downtown Kabul close to the Russian embassy. There are fears that several people may have died in the attack.

» Mos Def charged with breaking South Africa's immigration law
20/01/16 09:37 from AP Top Headlines At 7:05 a.m. EDT
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- An official says American rapper Mos Def will appear in court for breaking South Africa's immigration laws....

» This is how you capture the spectacular beauty of arctic wilderness
20/01/16 09:37 from CNN.com - World
Canadian photographer Michael H. Davies has been photographing his arctic community for years, but it was only a month ago that the broader public became familiar with his work.

» Claims of corruption at Tennis's lower levels, but "no proof" at top level
20/01/16 09:36 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
As the Australian Open action heats up, allegations of match fixing in tennis are as well. The sport's top players maintain their innocence while others suggest the corruption is at the lower levels.

» US Ranks 4th in 'Best Country' Poll
20/01/16 09:35 from Voice of America
In the inaugural “Best Countries” ranking, the United States places fourth. The rankings, which were compiled by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and global brand consultants BAV Consulting, were ...

» Drew Barrymore's Sets New Sights for Beauty Brand
20/01/16 09:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Actress, director and author Drew Barrymore is looking to build her beauty business beyond Wal-Mart

» Sinosphere: Treatment of Foreigners in China a ‘Worrying Trend,’ E.U. Envoy Says
20/01/16 09:33 from NYT > International
Hans Dietmar Schweisgut, speaking at a news conference on economic matters, addressed the recent string of expulsions and detentions of Europeans.

» 5 Ways You Can Help Flint, Michigan Amid The Water Crisis - Huffington Post
20/01/16 09:32 from Google News - Top Stories
Huffington Post 5 Ways You Can Help Flint, Michigan Amid The Water Crisis Huffington Post The residents of Flint, Michigan, are facing an unprecedented water crisis as their sinks, bathtubs and water hoses have been gushing lead-contamin...

» Rise of the transformer house
20/01/16 09:32 from CNN.com - World
It seems like a regular room, with a minimal aesthetic and laminated wooden flooring.

» New buildings set to define cities in 2016
20/01/16 09:32 from CNN.com - World
From where we stand, 2015 has been an exciting year for architecture. From the opening of Zaha Hadid's cliff-side Alpine museum, to the ongoing controversy surrounding Herzog & de Meuron Parisian tower and Tokyo's 2020 Olympic stadium. B...

» World's most expensive stadium
20/01/16 09:32 from CNN.com - World

» Militants storm Pakistan university, kill at least 20
20/01/16 09:32 from Reuters: International
CHARSADDA, Pakistan/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Armed militants stormed a university in volatile northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and wounding dozens a little more than a year after the massacre of 134 students at...

» Suicide bombing in Afghan capital kills four people - Reuters
20/01/16 09:31 from Top Stories - Google News
Reuters Suicide bombing in Afghan capital kills four people Reuters KABUL A suicide bomber killed four people in the evening rush hour on Wednesday in a district of the Afghan capital near the national parliament, government ministries a...

» In Struggling Mill City, 24-Year-Old Mayor Seeks Turnaround
20/01/16 09:30 from ABC News: ABCNews
Young mayors took office this month in cities around the country, but only one is running a place as big and challenged as Fall River, Massachusetts

» Rivesaltes Journal: Memorial for France’s ‘Undesirables’ Echoes Debate Over Migrants
20/01/16 09:30 from NYT > International
The ruins of an internment camp at Rivesaltes, where for decades waves of refugees and others persecuted in wars were once held, have been turned into a memorial.

» Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump for president
20/01/16 09:29 from Latest News
John Roberts reports from Norwalk, Iowa

» Vietnam mourns revered Hanoi turtle
20/01/16 09:29 from BBC News - World
Vietnam mourns an ancient turtle revered as a symbol of auspiciousness, whose death has shocked the country on the eve of the Communist Party congress.

» Red doors mark out asylum seekers' houses in English town
20/01/16 09:29 from Reuters: Top News
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (Reuters) - Asylum seekers in a northern English town believe they are easy targets for racist abuse because they have been housed in properties that almost all have red front doors, a local support group manager s...

» Search called off for missing Marines
20/01/16 09:29 from CNN.com
The U.S. Coast Guard will stop actively searching for the 12 Marines who went missing when the two helicopters carrying them apparently crashed off the coast of Hawaii last week. The search suspension goes into effect at sunset Tuesday.

» Jamie Foxx rescues crash victim
20/01/16 09:29 from CNN.com
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx helped rescue a man whose crashed pickup truck caught on fire Monday night, Foxx's publicist confirmed to CNN.

» Sarah Palin: Trump 'Would Let Our Warriors Do Their Job'
20/01/16 09:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump wins the endorsement of conservative firebrand Sarah Palin

» University attack shows Pakistan's failure to curb terror
20/01/16 09:29 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
After the 2014 Peshawar massacre, most Pakistanis believed their state had effectively cracked down on militants. But the latest attacks show the government's anti-terror policy has been a failure, say analysts.

» VIDEO: Is Poland being 'Putinised'?
20/01/16 09:28 from BBC News - World
Poland is under pressure from the European Union after the government approved laws giving it significant new powers over the media, civil service and the judiciary.

» Goldman Sachs Profit Falls 65% on Legal Expenses - Bloomberg
20/01/16 09:27 from Google News - Top Stories
Bloomberg Goldman Sachs Profit Falls 65% on Legal Expenses Bloomberg Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s fourth-quarter revenue beat analysts' estimates as fees from advising on mergers jumped 27 percent. Net income dropped 65 percent on ...

» This Is the Best Country in the World
20/01/16 09:25 from TIME: Top World Stories
According to a Davos report

» Austria caps asylum claims and steps up border checks - Irish Times
20/01/16 09:24 from Google News - World
Irish Times Austria caps asylum claims and steps up border checks Irish Times Europe's passport-free Schengen system developed another serious crack on Wednesday after Austria vowed a “considerable” step-up in border controls and a t...

» Attack at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan Leaves at Least 22 Dead
20/01/16 09:24 from NYT > International
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault in northwestern Pakistan, which was among the most brazen in a long insurgency.

» Iraq's Historic St. Elijah's Monastery Has Been 'Pulverized' by ISIS: AP - NBCNews.com
20/01/16 09:23 from Google News - World
NBCNews.com Iraq's Historic St. Elijah's Monastery Has Been 'Pulverized' by ISIS: AP NBCNews.com IRBIL, Iraq — Satellite photos obtained by the Associated Press confirm what church leaders and Middle East preservationists...

» Deputies: Man Killed in Dispute Over Touching Truck
20/01/16 09:23 from ABC News: ABCNews
Authorities in central Florida say a man was killed in a dispute over whether he touched another man's pickup truck

» Islamic State destroys oldest Christian monastery in Iraq - NOLA.com
20/01/16 09:23 from Google News - World
NOLA.com Islamic State destroys oldest Christian monastery in Iraq NOLA.com IRBIL, Iraq -- The oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been reduced to a field of rubble, yet another victim of the Islamic State group's relentless destr...

» The Latest: Germany, Turkey in sweep against traffickers
20/01/16 09:22 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local:

» Chocolate wars: Nestle loses bid to trademark KitKat shape
20/01/16 09:22 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Nestle has lost a long-running court battle to trademark the four-finger shape of its KitKat chocolate bar in Britain.

» Blast near Russian Embassy in Kabul amid efforts to restart peace bid
20/01/16 09:22 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but Taliban factions have targeted Kabul in the past.

» ISIS Has 'Pulverized' Iraq's Oldest Christian Monastery: AP
20/01/16 09:21 from World news
Satellite photos obtained by AP show that Iraq's oldest Christian monastery has been reduced to rubble, another victim of ISIS's destruction of heritage sites.

» Man Convicted of Stealing $240 From Double Homicide Scene
20/01/16 09:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Massachusetts man who happened upon a double homicide, didn't report the deaths and stole $240 cash from the home has been sentenced to two years in prison

» Documents: Ex-Alabama Deputy to Plead Guilty in Assault
20/01/16 09:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
A former Alabama sheriff's deputy has signed court documents showing he intends to plead guilty to charges of beating up a motorist during a roadside stop in 2012

» Inspector reports on Clinton email
20/01/16 09:21 from CNN.com
The emails on Hillary Clinton's private server contained classified intelligence from some of the U.S. intelligence community's most secretive programs, according to a new report.

» Sarah Palin's Circle of Victimhood - The Atlantic
20/01/16 09:20 from Google News - World
The Atlantic Sarah Palin's Circle of Victimhood The Atlantic In endorsing Donald Trump, Sarah Palin faced a challenge. How does a woman who has built her brand on hating cultural elites endorse a billionaire, Manhattan TV star? Her a...

» Ballistic Missiles Are 'Legitimate' for Defense, Iran Says
20/01/16 09:20 from World news
Iran's foreign minister decried new U.S. sanctions over Iran's ballistic missile testing.

» Colombia Cracks Down on Wave of Acid Attacks Against Women
20/01/16 09:20 from World news
Colombia's wave of acid attacks is a relative anomaly in Latin America. Perpetrators are overwhelmingly men, while victims are mostly women.

» Britons love me, Donald Trump says over Parliament ban debate
20/01/16 09:19 from World news breaking world news latest world news from the US Europe Asia Australia Africa
Republican presidential frontrunner says he can reach more people with one tweet than the petition to ban him did

» U.S.-Backed Kurds Are Waging 'Revenge' Campaign: Report
20/01/16 09:18 from World news
U.S.-backed Kurdish forces have been leading the charge in driving ISIS out of areas seized by the militants.

» Austria to slash asylum claims, beef up border checks
20/01/16 09:17 from Reuters: International
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria said on Wednesday it would cap the number of people allowed to claim asylum this year at less than half last year's figure, and Chancellor Werner Faymann said border controls would have to be stepped up "massiv...

» Gov. Rauner pushing state oversight of Chicago and its schools
20/01/16 09:17 from Top Stories

» Militants storm Pakistan university, kill at least 20 - Reuters
20/01/16 09:17 from Google News - World
Reuters Militants storm Pakistan university, kill at least 20 Reuters CHARSADDA, Pakistan/ISLAMABAD Armed militants stormed a university in volatile northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and wounding dozens a lit...

» Austria to slash asylum claims, beef up border checks - Reuters
20/01/16 09:17 from Google News - World
Reuters Austria to slash asylum claims, beef up border checks Reuters VIENNA Austria said on Wednesday it would cap the number of people allowed to claim asylum this year at less than half last year's figure, and Chancellor Werner Fa...

» CBS News chief on Bob Schieffer's return: 'How could you sit out a year like this?'
20/01/16 09:16 from Top Stories
CBS News president David Rhodes talks ratings, and Bob Schieffer

» Report Urges Colleges to Change Application Process
20/01/16 09:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Harvard-based group is calling for colleges to change the application process to give greater importance to applicants’ community involvement.

» Cain: Palin's Trump endorsement a 'game-gainer,' not changer
20/01/16 09:14 from Latest News
Cain: Palin's Trump endorsement a 'game-gainer,' not changer

» China Offers Support for Yemen Government as Xi Visits Saudi Arabia
20/01/16 09:13 from Voice of America
China has signaled its support for Yemen's government, which is fighting an Iran-allied militia, on the first day of a visit to Saudi Arabia by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will also be heading to Tehran later in the week. A Saudi-l...

» These are the world’s best countries. (Sorry, America — you’re Number
20/01/16 09:13 from - The Washington Post
These are the world’s best countries. (Sorry, America — you’re Number 4.) Russian airstrikes are working in Syria — enough to put peace talks in doubt Gunmen storm university in Pakistan, killing at least 20 people By 2030, South China S...

» Seeking Asylum In Ukraine, Russian Dissidents Get Cold Shoulder
20/01/16 09:12 from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
More than 200 Russian dissidents have fled to Ukraine over the past two years, but only a handful have been granted political asylum. Some fear they could be sent back and are warning that Ukraine is not a safe place for embattled Russia...

» Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for deadly attack
20/01/16 09:11 from CNN.com

» Sopranos' star Jamie-Lynn Sigler says she has MS - USA TODAY
20/01/16 09:10 from Google News - Top Stories
USA TODAY Sopranos' star Jamie-Lynn Sigler says she has MS USA TODAY Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who played the emotionally conflicted daughter of mobster Tony Soprano on the Emmy-winning HBO drama, has gone public with her struggle with her ...

» The 1 Thing on Everybody’s Mind at Davos 2016
20/01/16 09:10 from TIME: Top World Stories
Most want to know when will the great revolution in technology actually deliver enough jobs

» Water crisis 'is an embarrassment'
20/01/16 09:10 from CNN.com
If Michigan Governor Rick Snyder thought he'd calm fears and win over residents when he addressed the current water crisis in Flint, he was mistaken.

» The Note: The Palin Factor - ABC News
20/01/16 09:09 from Google News - World
ABC News The Note: The Palin Factor ABC News --PALIN ENDORSES TRUMP WITH RAUCOUS 20-MINUTE SPEECH: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump during a raucous speech at the presidential candidate's rally in Ames, Iowa last ...

» Bin Laden body photo recovered?
20/01/16 09:09 from CNN.com
A Navy SEAL who helped kill Osama bin Laden allegedly kept an unauthorized photo of his corpse, The Intercept reported Tuesday.

» Ferries stay docked, farmers empty milk churns in Greek pension protests
20/01/16 09:09 from Reuters: International
ATHENS (Reuters) - Ferries remained docked at Greek ports and farmers poured milk onto the streets on Wednesday in protest over plans to revamp Greece's pensions system, a condition for the country's multi-billion euro bailout.

» Top EU official seeks migration summit as crisis deepens
20/01/16 09:07 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The head of the European Commission on Wednesday called for a special summit of EU leaders to deal with the refugee emergency amid criticism that the bloc’s migrant strategy is unraveling fast.

» The Latest: Austria caps asylum-seekers at 37,500 in 2016
20/01/16 09:07 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local:

» Pakistan university attack: Dozens of students and teachers killed by militants
20/01/16 09:07 from World news breaking world news latest world news from the US Europe Asia Australia Africa
Four attackers killed after opening fire in classrooms and dormitories at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda

» Deep freeze across Balkans makes migrant journeys harder
20/01/16 09:06 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Subfreezing temperatures and snow have settled over Central Europe, adding to the difficulties of migrants heading to Western Europe but not weakening their determination to continue their journeys.

» New Michael Jackson Documentary to Feature Never-Before-Seen Footage
20/01/16 09:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
Spike Lee’s new documentary about Michael Jackson will feature new archival footage from the Jackson family.

» For Sanders, Iowa Is Chance to Turn Revolution Into Reality
20/01/16 09:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
The down-to-business demeanor of Bernie Sanders on the campaign trail belies the youthful enthusiasm that's accompanied his unexpected rise in the Democratic primary

» Ben Carson Campaign Volunteer Dies in Van Crash
20/01/16 09:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
Braden Joplin, 25, was killed in a crash near Atlantic, Iowa.

» U.S. Firms Say Business in China Getting Tougher
20/01/16 09:04 from WSJ.com: World News
U.S. businesses in China are voicing increased concern about unclear laws, perceived antiforeign sentiment and industrial overcapacity.

» Support for Germany's Angela Merkel slipping
20/01/16 09:04 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
Support for German Chancellor Angela Merkel is slipping over her handling of the nation’s refugee crisis and concerns about crime and security after assaults on women in Cologne on New Year’s Eve.

» Influential Nigerian king dies at 101
20/01/16 09:03 from BBC News - World
An traditional monarch in south-west Nigeria, the Olubadan, or ruler of Ibadan land, has died at the age of 101, his son confirms to the BBC.

» Winter Returns to Pyongyang with More Bite than Last Year - Voice of America
20/01/16 09:02 from Google News - World
Voice of America Winter Returns to Pyongyang with More Bite than Last Year Voice of America January 20, 2016 8:49 AM. PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA —. A cold snap in the North Korean capital has residents ice fishing on the Taedong River. The w...

» NYC's Bloomberg Offers Latin American City-Innovation Prizes
20/01/16 09:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
Hundreds of Latin American and Caribbean cities are being invited to vie for millions of dollars from former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, as his charity extends an innovation competition to a new region

» Trump trashes Cruz as a 'nasty guy'
20/01/16 09:01 from Top Stories

» Three pardoned by US in deal with Iran hope to get their lives back on track - Los Angeles Times
20/01/16 09:01 from Google News - Top Stories
Los Angeles Times Three pardoned by US in deal with Iran hope to get their lives back on track Los Angeles Times Tooraj Faridi, Bahram Mechanic and Khosrow Afghahi were among several criminal defendants released or pardoned in a prisoner...

» CDC urges Zika screening for some pregnant women
20/01/16 09:00 from CNN.com - World
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending pregnant women who have recently traveled to areas where Zika virus is transmitted be screened for the mosquito-borne disease.

» ISIS releases 270 civilians
20/01/16 08:59 from CNN.com - World
ISIS has released more than half of the people the terror group kidnapped over the weekend in Syria.

» Only On AP: Oldest Christian Monastery in Iraq Razed
20/01/16 08:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
Only On AP: The oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been reduced to a field of rubble, yet another victim of the Islamic State group's relentless destruction of sites it considers heretical

» Bin Laden death photo recovered
20/01/16 08:59 from CNN.com - World
A Navy SEAL who helped kill Osama bin Laden allegedly kept an unauthorized photo of his corpse, The Intercept reported Tuesday.

» Shell warns of steep profit plunge
20/01/16 08:59 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
The Anglo-Dutch energy giant has warned shareholders of a massive drop in earnings as commodity prices continue to tumble. But the slump won't stop Shell from pursuing a multi-billion-euro mega-merger.

» 80 Shot as Gunmen Storm University in Pakistan
20/01/16 08:58 from World news
Eyewitnesses told local media the gunmen chanted "Allahu Akbar" — or "God is greatest" — as they carried out the attack.

» WSJ Forum: Has Central Bank Policy Had the Desired Effect on Growth?
20/01/16 08:57 from WSJ.com: World News
Watch a debate hosted by the Journal in Davos featuring UBS Chairman Axel Weber, Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan and others, with central banks, economic growth and market volatility on the agenda.

» Most Memorable Lines From Sarah Palin's Endorsement Speech
20/01/16 08:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sarah Palin made quite a splash in Iowa tonight.

» Russia shows off military might at Syrian base - Fox News
20/01/16 08:55 from Google News - World
Jakarta Post Russia shows off military might at Syrian base Fox News Russia has showcased the military might it is currently using in Syria, days before peace talks aimed at devising a political settlement to the conflict. Warplanes took...

» Could sports at your kid's birthday get you sued?
20/01/16 08:54 from Latest News
NHL star sued over 2003 incident

» Donald Trump suggests Joe Biden reconsider 2016 bid - CBS News
20/01/16 08:54 from Google News - Top Stories
CBS News Donald Trump suggests Joe Biden reconsider 2016 bid CBS News Republican front-runner Donald Trump is suggesting that Vice President Joe Biden reconsider launching a 2016 run, after new reports that Democratic front-runner Hillar...

» Former Netanyahu Aide Calls U.S. Ambassador ‘Little Jew Boy’
20/01/16 08:53 from TIME: Top World Stories
The insult followed the ambassador's criticism of Israeli action in the West Bank

» Lawyers limber up to advise on Brexit
20/01/16 08:53 from FT.com - World
City firms set up dedicated teams as worried clients start to seek advice

» What Sarah Palin's endorsement means for Donald Trump
20/01/16 08:52 from Latest News
What Sarah Palin's endorsement means for Donald Trump

» Only On AP: Oldest Christian monastery in Iraq is razed
20/01/16 08:51 from AP Top Headlines At 7:05 a.m. EDT
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) -- The oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been reduced to a field of rubble, yet another victim of the Islamic State group's relentless destruction of ancient cultural sites....

» The Latest: UK asylum-seekers: Red doors mark us for abuse
20/01/16 08:51 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local:

» Austria announces caps on refugees: 37,500 in 2016; 127,500 through 2019
20/01/16 08:51 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Austria announces caps on refugees: 37,500 in 2016; 127,500 through 2019.

» Publisher George Weidenfeld dies in London aged 96
20/01/16 08:51 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Publisher and philanthropist George Weidenfeld, who devoted himself to improving understanding between faiths and peoples, died Wednesday in London. He was 96.

» Biden urges US business in Davos to lean on anti-gay states - Reuters
20/01/16 08:51 from Google News - Top Stories
Reuters Biden urges US business in Davos to lean on anti-gay states Reuters DAVOS, Switzerland U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged executives in Davos to use their influence to drive change in countries where lesbian, gay, bisexual and t...

» US Consumer Prices Fell 0.1 Percent in December
20/01/16 08:51 from ABC News: ABCNews
US consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in December, up just 0.7 percent for 2015 overall

» Hong Kong Booksellers' Disappearance Raises Concerns About China's Reach
20/01/16 08:50 from Voice of America
As the mystery of Hong Kong’s missing booksellers continues, the Chinese government has confirmed two of the five that vanished are in the mainland. The case has raised concern in the former British colony that China is expanding its rea...

» VIDEO: Swedish man 'confesses' on Chinese TV
20/01/16 08:49 from BBC News - World
A detained Swedish rights activist Peter Dahlin has appeared on Chinese state television apparently confessing to breaking the law through his group's activities.

» Winter Returns to Pyongyang with More Bite than Last Year
20/01/16 08:49 from Voice of America
A cold snap in the North Korean capital has residents ice fishing on the Taedong River. The whole country was colder than minus 10 C (14 F) on Tuesday, and the North's official weather forecaster predicted that Pyongyang would sink to mi...

» In Davos, Iran's Foreign Minister Says U.S. Missile Sanctions 'Illegal'
20/01/16 08:48 from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has repeated Tehran’s criticism of fresh U.S. sanctions over Iran’s ballistic missile program, calling the sanctions “illegal” and justifying Tehran’s recent missile tests as “self defense.”

» The Latest: Germany Wants Fewer Migrants This Year - New York Times
20/01/16 08:47 from World - Google News
Channel News Asia The Latest: Germany Wants Fewer Migrants This Year New York Times VIENNA — The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local: 3:20 p.m.. The German government wants the number...

» North Korea Claims it's Invented 'Hangover-free' Booze - Fortune
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Fortune North Korea Claims it's Invented 'Hangover-free' Booze Fortune The secret ingredient is “scorched” rice. Exactly what kind of party is Kim Jong-un planning? Only a few weeks after claiming it successfully tested a hyd...

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