Monthly Archives: February, 2012
12 killed as violent storms ravage Midwest, South
HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — A pre-dawn twister flattened entire blocks of homes in a small Illinois town Wednesday as violent storms ravaged the Midwest and South, killing at least 12 people in three states.
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Nato ‘can overcome Koran setback’
Protests over the burning of the Koran by US soldiers were “a setback” which can be overcome, Nato’s commander in Afghanistan tells the BBC.
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Lin, Anthony key as Knicks rally past Cavaliers
Jeremy Lin had 19 points and 13 assists, Carmelo Anthony scored 22 and the New York Knicks turned around the game with their reserves to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on Wednesday night.
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Google implements privacy policy
Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.
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Kobe Bryant cleared to play
Kobe Bryant has been cleared to play Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to the team.
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At least 11 killed as tornadoes strike U.S. Midwest
HARRISBURG, Illinois (Reuters) – Powerful storms that spawned tornadoes ripped through the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people, including six in Illinois who were crushed when a house was lifted up and fell on them, authorities said.…
NKorea says it will halt some nuclear activities
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korea raised hopes Wednesday for a major easing in nuclear tensions under its youthful new leader, agreeing to suspend uranium enrichment at a major facility and refrain from missile and nuclear tests in exchange for a…
PC shot by gunman Moat found dead
The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat is found dead at his home in Northumberland.
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White House, GOP talk compromise
Republican leaders and the White House sent signals Wednesday of possible detente on jobs and energy legislation, but they offered few specifics and congressional Democrats questioned whether any progress would ensue.
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‘Clipper Darrell’: Team asked me to drop name
Darrell Bailey, an 11-year season ticket holder who is better known as “Clipper Darrell,” announced on his website Wednesday that the team has asked him to refrain from using the name “Clipper Darrell.”
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US welcomes N Korea nuclear move
The US welcomes a pledge from North Korea to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile tests, in return for food aid.
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Graphic tobacco warnings tossed
A federal mandate requiring tobacco companies to place graphic images and words on their products warning of the dangers of smoking was tossed out Wednesday by a federal judge, as a violation of free speech.
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Tiger gets testy as Haney book queries continue
A day after his agent strongly criticized an excerpt from a book about him, Tiger Woods on Wednesday deflected questions on the subject during a Honda Classic news conference that at times became contentious.
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Rothschild’s Attara to liquidate operations
The hedge fund founded by Nat Rothschild is shutting as a result of adverse trading conditions and difficulty raising money from investors
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Kofi Annan for unitary action on Syria
Joint UN-Arab League envoy wants single process of mediation as troops launched ground assault on Homs.
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Oxford’s soul music £26m donation
Oxford University has been given its biggest humanities donation by the widow of the founder of Atlantic Records.
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Bennett: Santorum smells victory
William Bennett says even the candidate is bullish on his fundraising and growing organization and ready to pivot away from social issues to economy
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Steelers will release veteran wideout Ward
Hines Ward’s constant, ear-to-ear smile tucked behind a black facemask has been a lasting image for Pittsburgh Steelers fans the past 14 seasons.
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Buttress for Europe’s fragilities
ECB’s move to supply unlimited liquidity to banks at very low interest for three years has made a huge difference
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North Korea to suspend nuclear programme
Uranium enrichment, weapons testing and long-range missile launches to be stopped in return for US food as part of deal.
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