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Jerusalem Attack Leaves One Israeli Border Guard Dead
- February 04, 2016
But several of the attackers came from the Arab minority inside Israel which makes up around a fifth of the population and rarely engages in political violence. The Israeli sentenced to 21 years, the youngest of the three who was said to have psychiatric problems, was found to have remained in the vehicle when Abu Khdeir was killed. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
But several of the attackers came from the Arab minority inside Israel which makes up around a fifth of the population and rarely engages in political violence. The Israeli sentenced to 21 years, the youngest of the three who was said to have psychiatric problems, was found to have remained in the vehicle when Abu Khdeir was killed. (more...)
Trump accuses Cruz of 'stealing' Iowa with fraudulent tactics in Twitter rant
- February 04, 2016
Trump had gone into Monday's caucus voting ahead of the Texas senator by five percentage points in a key poll but Cruz ended up winning, four points ahead of the NY billionaire. Cruz said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday: "That was a mistake on our part and, as I said, my respect and admiration for Ben could not be higher". (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Trump had gone into Monday's caucus voting ahead of the Texas senator by five percentage points in a key poll but Cruz ended up winning, four points ahead of the NY billionaire. Cruz said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday: "That was a mistake on our part and, as I said, my respect and admiration for Ben could not be higher". (more...)
Carson cuts 50 staffers as funds dry up
- February 04, 2016
Campaign officials reportedly clarified the move in an internal memo where they acknowledged that Carson only took 9.3% of the Iowa Caucus vote to place in fourth, and that sweeping changes would be necessary. Ted Cruz, who won the Iowa caucuses, for circulating rumors as the caucuses were underway, saying that Carson was withdrawing from the presidential race. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Campaign officials reportedly clarified the move in an internal memo where they acknowledged that Carson only took 9.3% of the Iowa Caucus vote to place in fourth, and that sweeping changes would be necessary. Ted Cruz, who won the Iowa caucuses, for circulating rumors as the caucuses were underway, saying that Carson was withdrawing from the presidential race. (more...)
Rick Santorum Ends Presidential Bid, Endorses Marco Rubio
- February 04, 2016
Santorum was the favorite of Iowa's sizable Christian right bloc four years ago, topping eventual nominee Mitt Romney in Iowa and 10 other states, contesting Romney throughout the primary season. Still in the race are Carly Fiorina , who barely outperformed Santorum, and John Kasich, Chris Christie , and Jeb Bush, who are hoping that they can prove their viability as candidates in New Hampshire . (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Santorum was the favorite of Iowa's sizable Christian right bloc four years ago, topping eventual nominee Mitt Romney in Iowa and 10 other states, contesting Romney throughout the primary season. Still in the race are Carly Fiorina , who barely outperformed Santorum, and John Kasich, Chris Christie , and Jeb Bush, who are hoping that they can prove their viability as candidates in New Hampshire . (more...)
Santorum suspends presidential campaign
- February 04, 2016
Santorum's plan to suspend his campaign leaked to the media on Wednesday afternoon, but the Rubio endorsement came as a surprise to some. Ted Cruz and former Florida Gov. Rubio "is the new generation and someone that can bring this country together", Santorum said, adding that the 44-year-old senator is "taking the wine I've been trying to sell and putting it in new wineskins". (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Santorum's plan to suspend his campaign leaked to the media on Wednesday afternoon, but the Rubio endorsement came as a surprise to some. Ted Cruz and former Florida Gov. Rubio "is the new generation and someone that can bring this country together", Santorum said, adding that the 44-year-old senator is "taking the wine I've been trying to sell and putting it in new wineskins". (more...)
IS 'Plotters' Held In Refugee Shelter Raids
- February 04, 2016
German Chancellor Angela Merkel had announced recently that refugees from North Africa, including those coming from Algeria, would likely be deported as Germany classified Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria "safe" countries of origin. His wife was also sought by Algerian authorities and was arrested. Police seized computers, mobile telephones and sketches. But the latest arrests risk compounding fears that jihadists are taking advantage of the massive influx of asylum seekers to Europe to slip in ... (more...)
- February 04, 2016
German Chancellor Angela Merkel had announced recently that refugees from North Africa, including those coming from Algeria, would likely be deported as Germany classified Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria "safe" countries of origin. His wife was also sought by Algerian authorities and was arrested. Police seized computers, mobile telephones and sketches. But the latest arrests risk compounding fears that jihadists are taking advantage of the massive influx of asylum seekers to Europe to slip in ... (more...)
Kasich keeps it positive in final days before New Hampshire
- February 04, 2016
With the top three Republican candidates in Iowa being Cruz, Trump and Rubio, voters sent an unmistakable message to the GOP establishment that it is time for new leadership. "I'm looking for a candidate who really respects the office of the presidency more than he respects himself". At a town hall in Bow, N.H., on Sunday evening, Kasich said that he chose to campaign in New Hampshire because residents of the Granite State are "the best screeners on the nation" for who should be president. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
With the top three Republican candidates in Iowa being Cruz, Trump and Rubio, voters sent an unmistakable message to the GOP establishment that it is time for new leadership. "I'm looking for a candidate who really respects the office of the presidency more than he respects himself". At a town hall in Bow, N.H., on Sunday evening, Kasich said that he chose to campaign in New Hampshire because residents of the Granite State are "the best screeners on the nation" for who should be president. (more...)
Public health emergency declared in 4 Fla. counties for Zika virus
- February 04, 2016
Officials say all nine cases involve people who traveled to other countries where the virus is prevalent, and the first case of sexually-transmitted Zika virus in the United States was reported in Texas . "This needs to be further investigated to understand the conditions and how often or likely sexual transmission is, and whether or not other body fluids are implicated", World Health Organization spokesman Gregory Hartl told Reuters . (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Officials say all nine cases involve people who traveled to other countries where the virus is prevalent, and the first case of sexually-transmitted Zika virus in the United States was reported in Texas . "This needs to be further investigated to understand the conditions and how often or likely sexual transmission is, and whether or not other body fluids are implicated", World Health Organization spokesman Gregory Hartl told Reuters . (more...)
Obama makes first visit to United States mosque
- February 04, 2016
He continued: "Some of them are parents that talked about how their children were asking 'Are we going to be forced out of the country?" And personally, reassures me that I, a proud black, Muslim African American, am just as American and have the obligation to fulfill my loyalty to my country as any other. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
He continued: "Some of them are parents that talked about how their children were asking 'Are we going to be forced out of the country?" And personally, reassures me that I, a proud black, Muslim African American, am just as American and have the obligation to fulfill my loyalty to my country as any other. (more...)
Palestinians killed as daily violence grinds on
- February 04, 2016
Israel has beefed up security, sending troops to patrol its cities and erecting checkpoints in Arab areas of east Jerusalem . All of the three attackers were carrying concealed weapons and at least one of them opened fire with an automatic rifle, killing one of the policewomen before they were shot dead by Israeli security forces, the spokeswoman said . (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Israel has beefed up security, sending troops to patrol its cities and erecting checkpoints in Arab areas of east Jerusalem . All of the three attackers were carrying concealed weapons and at least one of them opened fire with an automatic rifle, killing one of the policewomen before they were shot dead by Israeli security forces, the spokeswoman said . (more...)
Trump Demands Iowa Rematch Over Cruz 'Fraud'
- February 04, 2016
But Wednesday the mogul appeared to be criticizing Cruz on behalf of another candidate: retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson. "I want to congratulate Ted, and I want to congratulate all of the incredible candidates", Trump told supporters in West Des Moines, saying he was "honored" to finish second. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
But Wednesday the mogul appeared to be criticizing Cruz on behalf of another candidate: retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson. "I want to congratulate Ted, and I want to congratulate all of the incredible candidates", Trump told supporters in West Des Moines, saying he was "honored" to finish second. (more...)
Microcephaly only linked to Zika in Brazil - health officials
- February 04, 2016
Scientists are working on developing a vaccine for the virus. The CDC last week acknowledged two cases of Zika thought to have been sexually transmitted. How widespread is the outbreak in the Americas? . The Zika virus has been declared an worldwide concern by the World Health Organization after it quickly spread from South America to Central America and Mexico. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Scientists are working on developing a vaccine for the virus. The CDC last week acknowledged two cases of Zika thought to have been sexually transmitted. How widespread is the outbreak in the Americas? . The Zika virus has been declared an worldwide concern by the World Health Organization after it quickly spread from South America to Central America and Mexico. (more...)
Rams discussing Peyton Manning as an option
- February 04, 2016
If the Broncos win Super Bowl 50, I expect Manning to retire. Emily Kaplan of TheMMQB.com recently reported that the legal team assembled by Manning's agent, Tom Condon, already has descended on the Guyer Institute to review the information. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
If the Broncos win Super Bowl 50, I expect Manning to retire. Emily Kaplan of TheMMQB.com recently reported that the legal team assembled by Manning's agent, Tom Condon, already has descended on the Guyer Institute to review the information. (more...)
OPEC Oil Output Cut to Ease Pressure on Canadian Producers
- February 04, 2016
This helped push the price of oil, which had been set for a third day of declines after data on Tuesday showed another big build in USA inventories, off the day's lows. Canada's benchmark stock index and currency were both lower on Tuesday as oil dipped back below $30 per barrel as hopes of a production cut were further dashed. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
This helped push the price of oil, which had been set for a third day of declines after data on Tuesday showed another big build in USA inventories, off the day's lows. Canada's benchmark stock index and currency were both lower on Tuesday as oil dipped back below $30 per barrel as hopes of a production cut were further dashed. (more...)
Oil rises after Russian Federation says open to OPEC meeting
- February 04, 2016
USA commercial crude oil inventories likely rose by 4.7mn barrels last week to a new record , a Reuters survey taken ahead of industry and official data showed. Weak earnings reports from companies like Anadarko Petroleum and British giant BP dragged on crude oil prices during Tuesday trading, with West Texas Intermediate dipping below $30 per barrel by the end of the trading day. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
USA commercial crude oil inventories likely rose by 4.7mn barrels last week to a new record , a Reuters survey taken ahead of industry and official data showed. Weak earnings reports from companies like Anadarko Petroleum and British giant BP dragged on crude oil prices during Tuesday trading, with West Texas Intermediate dipping below $30 per barrel by the end of the trading day. (more...)
Oil gains after Russia says open to talking with OPEC
- February 04, 2016
Crude oil prices are lower in response to weak demand in a lackluster economy awash in energy supplies. OPEC has not yet scheduled any talks with Russia and other non-OPEC countries aimed at supporting oil prices, two OPEC delegates said on Tuesday after Russian officials talked up potential cooperation with the exporter group. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Crude oil prices are lower in response to weak demand in a lackluster economy awash in energy supplies. OPEC has not yet scheduled any talks with Russia and other non-OPEC countries aimed at supporting oil prices, two OPEC delegates said on Tuesday after Russian officials talked up potential cooperation with the exporter group. (more...)
Gunman wounds 2 Israeli officers, 3 gunmen killed by police
- February 04, 2016
Reports identified the three men as Ahmed Abou Al-Roub, Mohammed Kameel and Mohammed Nassar, all 20 years old. Video footage shows throngs of police officers weaving through a crowd of Palestinians with a row of police cars' sirens' blaring. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
Reports identified the three men as Ahmed Abou Al-Roub, Mohammed Kameel and Mohammed Nassar, all 20 years old. Video footage shows throngs of police officers weaving through a crowd of Palestinians with a row of police cars' sirens' blaring. (more...)
Alphabet More Valuable Than Apple As Google's Core Business Beats Expectations
- February 04, 2016
For the full year Alphabet subsidiary Google headed by Sundar Pichai delivered revenues of $74.5bn, up from $65.6bn a year earlier. Adjusted earnings of US$8.67 per share handily beat analysts' average estimate of US$8.10 per share. Alphabet now has a total market value of $558 billion (€511 billion) while Apple's total value stands second at $535 billion (€490 billion). And, as Google continues to rake in money thanks to advertising , the other arms of the parent company seem to ... (more...)
- February 04, 2016
For the full year Alphabet subsidiary Google headed by Sundar Pichai delivered revenues of $74.5bn, up from $65.6bn a year earlier. Adjusted earnings of US$8.67 per share handily beat analysts' average estimate of US$8.10 per share. Alphabet now has a total market value of $558 billion (€511 billion) while Apple's total value stands second at $535 billion (€490 billion). And, as Google continues to rake in money thanks to advertising , the other arms of the parent company seem to ... (more...)
Marco Rubio Becomes Early Hope For Mainstream US Republicans
- February 04, 2016
The billionaire businessman placed second behind the conservative Texas senator. Duprey also worked with her husband on John McCain's 2008 campaign and was New Hampshire finance committee co-chair for former President George W. But Mr Trump turned this afternoon, accusing Mr Cruz of lying to and defrauding voters. "I think her plans are achievable, and they're detailed, and I think she's a much stronger candidate in the general election", Dover resident Casey Conley said. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
The billionaire businessman placed second behind the conservative Texas senator. Duprey also worked with her husband on John McCain's 2008 campaign and was New Hampshire finance committee co-chair for former President George W. But Mr Trump turned this afternoon, accusing Mr Cruz of lying to and defrauding voters. "I think her plans are achievable, and they're detailed, and I think she's a much stronger candidate in the general election", Dover resident Casey Conley said. (more...)
Obama Visits US Mosque for the First Time
- February 04, 2016
In his historic first visit to a mosque since assuming office, President Obama on Wednesday pressed for tolerance toward the Muslim community, stressing that members are deeply interwoven with American values and society. "It certainly true that we've seen an alarming willingness on the part of some Republicans to try to marginalise law-abiding, patriotic Muslim Americans", Earnest said. (more...)
- February 04, 2016
In his historic first visit to a mosque since assuming office, President Obama on Wednesday pressed for tolerance toward the Muslim community, stressing that members are deeply interwoven with American values and society. "It certainly true that we've seen an alarming willingness on the part of some Republicans to try to marginalise law-abiding, patriotic Muslim Americans", Earnest said. (more...)
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