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U.S.-Led Coalition Launches Air Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Iraq, Syria[+]
NY Times | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:14 UTC

A U.S.-led coalition launched 11 air strikes in Iraq and nine in Syria since early Friday against Islamic State militants, the Combined Joint Task Force said.

Sierra Leone registers rise in new Ebola cases[+]
AP | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:06 UTC

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) President Ernest Bai Koroma reinstated restrictions in Sierra Leone in response to the rise in confirmed cases of Ebola. Sierra Leone recorded 18 new cases of Ebola in the week ending Saturday, up from 16 new cases last week.

Republican Jewish Coalition Warns: Fate Of Mankind At Stake With Iran Deal [VIDEO][+]
The Daily Caller | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:58 UTC

The Republican Jewish Committee is going to bat for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yemen Signs Aviation Deal With Iran-State News Agency[+]
NY Times | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:55 UTC

Yemen and Iran signed a civil aviation deal on Saturday, Yemeni state news agency SABA reported, a move that may reflect Tehran's support for the Shi'ite Muslim militia that now controls Sanaa.

Rebels Withdraw Heavy Arms in Eastern Ukraine[+]
VOA | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:49 UTC

Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine continued withdrawing tanks and other military vehicles Saturday from the front lines, obeying a cease-fire reached in mid-February. Ukraine said there was a decrease in violence Friday night into Saturday. Ukr

Mass. teen charged in the suicide of ex-boyfriend[+]
UPI | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:45 UTC

Amy R. ConnollyPLAINVILLE, Mass., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Plainville, Mass., teen has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly urging her former boyfriend to commit suicide.

About that latest Scott Walker gaffe[+]
HotAir | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:31 UTC

You just keep on trying, media...

Iran Offers to Protect Iraqi Artifacts After Militant Attack[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:28 UTC

Iran has offered to safeguard potentially at-risk Iraqi artifacts after a video released by the Islamic State group showed its militants using sledgehammers to smash relics in Iraq's northern city of Mosul. Mohammad Hassan Talebian, a senior official

How Boko Haram Uses Female Suicide Bombers To Terrorize Nigeria[+]
The Huffington Post | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:26 UTC

Every week, The WorldPost asks an expert to shed light on a topic making headlines around the world. Today, we speak with Elizabeth Pearson about Boko Haram's use of female suicide bombers. Last Sunday, a small girl strapped with explosives killed hersel

Anthem Breach Evidence Points to China, Security Researchers Say[+]
eWeek | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:17 UTC

Researchers traced the theft of customer data from health insurer Anthem's data systems to a professor at a Chinese university with links to a defense contractor.

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Ukrainian Photojournalist Killed in Shelling in Restive East[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:14 UTC

A Ukrainian photojournalist has been killed in shelling in eastern Ukraine. Serhiy Nikolayev, a staff photographer for the Segodnya newspaper, was killed Saturday in the village of Pisky, according to Kateryna Perepelitsa, an editor at the paper. Perepeli

Sierra Leone Registers Rise in New Ebola Cases[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:14 UTC

President Ernest Bai Koroma reinstated restrictions in Sierra Leone in response to the rise in confirmed cases of Ebola. Sierra Leone recorded 18 new cases of Ebola in the week ending Saturday, up from 16 new cases last week. This breaks the trend of decl

Eight guilty over $100m Paris heists[+]
BBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:55 UTC

Eight men are jailed over a double heist on the Harry Winston jewellery shop in Paris that netted watches and jewels worth more than $100m.

BBC's Robinson to have tumour removed[+]
BBC News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:44 UTC

The BBC's political editor Nick Robinson is to have an operation to remove a tumour from his lung, the corporation says.

Ukrainian photog killed in shelling outside Donetsk[+]
RT.com | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:39 UTC

Ukrainian photojournalist Sergey Nikolaev has been killed by a mortar shell in the Donetsk region, according to his colleagues from Kievs Segodnya newspaper.

German-Based Anti-Islam Group Holds First Rally in England[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:28 UTC

The German-based anti-Islam group PEGIDA has held its first rally in Britain, sparking scuffles as police tried to keep the group away from counterdemonstrators. Five people have been arrested. Police said Saturday that about 375 people joined the PEGIDA

Iran Offers to Protect Iraqi Artifacts After Militant Attack[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:28 UTC

Iran has offered to safeguard potentially at-risk Iraqi artifacts after a video released by the Islamic State group showed its militants using sledgehammers to smash relics in Iraq's northern city of Mosul. Mohammad Hassan Talebian, a senior official

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Youth Hockey Players Escape Injury in Rink Roof Collapse[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:01 UTC

Youth hockey players escape injury in partial roof collapse at skating rink

More details emerge on background of Missouri shooter[+]
One America News Network | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:41 UTC

By Kevin Murphy KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Authorities continued to search for answers on Saturday in the murders of seven people in a small [ ] The post More details emerge on background of Missouri shooter appeared first on One America News Network.

Retired Goodyear Blimp Gondola Joins Cleveland Exhibit[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:24 UTC

Retired Goodyear blimp gondola joins Cleveland historical society exhibit on autos, aviation

Semi Narrowly Misses State Trooper, Driver in Dash Cam Video[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:20 UTC

The driver credited the trooper with saving his life.

NYC ID Program Starts off With a Bang[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:07 UTC

Throngs rush to get NYC IDs, causing waits as residents seek cards loaded with benefits

Finding replacement for fired Ohio State marching band director taking longer than expected[+]
Foxnews | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:02 UTC

Hiring a replacement for fired Ohio State University marching band director Jonathan Waters is taking longer than the school anticipated.

National Monument Supporters in California Get Antsy[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:46 UTC

National monument supporters ramp up efforts as window for executive action narrows

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US Politics

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Republican Jewish Coalition Warns: Fate Of Mankind At Stake With Iran Deal [VIDEO][+]
The Daily Caller | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:58 UTC

The Republican Jewish Committee is going to bat for Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Real Lesson of the Bill O'Reilly Episode[+]
NewsBusters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:54 UTC

The moment I heard that David Corn of Mother Jones had some sort of story about Bill O'Reilly's career from decades ago? It shouldn't be rocket science to understand on the spot that this was all about politics. There is a lesson from all of

Bus Driver With Criminal Record Arrested For DUI On The Way To Pick Up Students For A Field Trip[+]
The Daily Caller | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:46 UTC

Pulled over with beer and liquor bottles in the bus

Colleges using coffers for financial aid to illegal immigrants stirs debate on immigration reform[+]
Foxnews | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:40 UTC

Several U.S. colleges are giving financial aid directly to students who are young illegal immigrants, extending the debate about helping people in the United States illegally at the expense of Americans who in need of similar opportunities.

Duck Dynasty star's bizarre CPAC speech[+]
MSNBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:36 UTC

Taking nearly half an hour, Robertson's speech can fairly be called bizarre and confusing.

About that latest Scott Walker gaffe[+]
HotAir | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:31 UTC

You just keep on trying, media...

Plaintiff: Comcast Treats Sharpton as Least Expensive Negro[+]
Mediaite | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:31 UTC

Byron Allen, a plaintiff in a $20 billion lawsuit against Comcast for racial discrimination, accused the media conglomerate on HuffPost Live Friday of paying off Al Sharpton as racial "cover" at the expense of market share for 100% African-American owned

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Entertainment

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Box Office: Will Smiths Focus Sets Sights on $20 Million Opening[+]
Variety | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:24 UTC

A new romance is dominating the bigsreen. Will Smiths Focus has dethroned Fifty Shades of Grey as the No. 1 film in the country. The crime drama opened to $6.5 million on Friday in the U.S. and has set its sights on $20 million this weekend. Tracking had

Kelly Osbourne's Career: From Reality Star to TV Host, Actress[+]
Hollywood Reporter | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:00 UTC

From her punk-style teenage years on MTV's The Osbournes to her now-completed run on E!'s Fashion Police, audiences have watched the reality star-turned-TV host embrace multiple hair hues (black, red, pink, blonde, grey, violet), act and produce,

Anthony Mason, Former New York Knicks Player, Dies at 48[+]
Variety | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:59 UTC

Anthony Mason, a longtime NBA star who played for the New York Knicks from 1991 to 1996, died early Saturday morning, ESPN reports. He was 48. The 13-year NBA veteran, who played for six teams, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure earlier this mont

Kylie Jenner Scores Two Magazine Covers, Says "There's A Whole Other Side Of Me That People Don't See"[+]
Radar Online | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:54 UTC

It's not Vogue, but Kylie Jenner does grace two covers for the latest issue of Fault magazine.

Rep Sheet Roundup: Tim McGraw Signs With PMK BNC[+]
Hollywood Reporter | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:30 UTC

Who got signed, promoted, hired or fired? The Hollywood Reporters Rep Sheet rounds up the week in representation news.

Moving On Up! See Inside Bruce Jenner's New Malibu Bachelorette Pad -- 12 Pics Of Patriarch's Palace[+]
Radar Online | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:07 UTC

Rita Ora Attends NYLON Magazine's Spring Fashion Issue Celebration[+]
Radar Online | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:50 UTC

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Science

Bionic Eye Lets Blind Man See Again LiveScience.com
A bionic eye that sends visual signals to the brain has helped a blind man see the outline of his wife for the first time in a decade.....

Missing Light of the Visible Universe --"Is It Coming from Some Exotic New Source?" (Weekend Feature) The Daily Galaxy
"The most exciting possibility is that the missing photons are coming from some exotic new source, not galaxies or quasars at all," said Neal Katz of the University....

Selfies From Space, Slush Waves, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week Popular Science

Fewer People are Calling Poison Control Centers Scientific American
The latest report reveals that people may be turning to the Internet for guidance ....

Finding psychological insights through social media ScienceDaily.com
Social media has opened up a new digital world for psychology research. Researchers are developing new methods of language analysis, and how social media can be lev....

Can money buy happiness? The relationship between money and well-being ScienceDaily.com
Researchers have delved into the effects of experiential purchases, potential negative impacts on abundance, the psychology of lending to friends, and how the wealt....

Wireless Earbuds Create Network Around Your Body Discovery News
Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) system promises better quality and truly wireless earbuds.Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) system promises better quality a....

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Top Tech Headlines

The Craziest Designs For London's Newest Pedestrian Bridge Gizmodo | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:00 UTC
The great city of London currently has something of a fascination with pedestrian bridges to span the waterway that bisects the city. The latest project is for a br....

5 songs you need to hear this weekend Digital Trends | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:45 UTC
Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week that are are worth using your bandwidth on. Up this week: Big....

Windows 10 Search, Productivity Apps: Microsoft Review Information Week | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:35 UTC
Microsoft debuted Band updates, predicted the future of productivity, and broadened support for Docker in Azure, among other announcements.....

ARM Outlines Vision for Next-Generation Networking eWeek | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:20 UTC
At the Mobile World Congress, ARM will discuss the Intelligent Flexible Cloud, which will address latency, power and size challenges facing networks.....

Anthem Breach Evidence Points to China, Security Researchers Say eWeek | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:17 UTC
Researchers traced the theft of customer data from health insurer Anthem's data systems to a professor at a Chinese university with links to a defense contractor.....

Morgan Motors teases possible replacement for Aero ahead of Geneva debut Digital Trends | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:15 UTC
Morgan Motors, the small British sportscar maker just teased its next model, set for release in Geneva next week. The post Morgan Motors teases possible replacement....

Samsung, Microsoft, Qualcomm, LG Dominating MWC 2015 Information Week | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:05 UTC
On March 2, Mobile World Congress will kick off, with announcements from Samsung, Microsoft, Qualcomm, HTC, and LG expected to take center stage.....

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TV News - US/International (All Markets)

P.E.I. Progressive Conservative leadership convention CBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:16 UTC
P.E.I.'s Progressive Conservatives elect a new leader today, and you can watch the convention here.....

Churches, synagogues, mosques bear tough New England winter CBS 8 | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:15 UTC
Religious leaders in snowbound New England are beginning to ask themselves how their houses of worship will make ends meet after all these acts of God.....

Ukrainian Photojournalist Killed in Shelling in Restive East ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:14 UTC
A Ukrainian photojournalist has been killed in shelling in eastern Ukraine. Serhiy Nikolayev, a staff photographer for the Segodnya newspaper, was killed Saturday i....

Sierra Leone Registers Rise in New Ebola Cases ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:14 UTC
President Ernest Bai Koroma reinstated restrictions in Sierra Leone in response to the rise in confirmed cases of Ebola. Sierra Leone recorded 18 new cases of Ebola....

Hundreds gather for funeral of Toronto boy who died in the cold CTV News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:14 UTC
Family and supporters of Elijah Marsh, the Toronto toddler who died after wandering outside on a bitterly cold morning, have gathered to pay last respects at the th....

VIDEO: Scotland undone by last-gasp Italy BBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:11 UTC
Scotland slip to a third successive Six Nations defeat after a last-gasp penalty try seals a 22-19 victory for Italy at Murrayfield.....

Youth Hockey Players Escape Injury in Rink Roof Collapse ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:01 UTC
Youth hockey players escape injury in partial roof collapse at skating rink....

It's a double for Rooney in Manchester United's win Al Jazeera | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:01 UTC
Former English Premier League winners bounce back from Swansea defeat to beat 10-man Sunderland.....

Are the 1% really just like the rest of us? CNBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:00 UTC
A wealth management CEO told CNBC that the rich are more than just the sum of their lavish homes, luxury vehicles and large bank accounts. ....

Reports that French billionaire industrialist Martin Bouygues died Saturday have been denied by his media group TFI. France 24 | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:59 UTC

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Canada

P.E.I. Progressive Conservative leadership convention CBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:16 UTC
P.E.I.'s Progressive Conservatives elect a new leader today, and you can watch the convention here.....

Okanagan company behind nonbrowning apples bought by U.S. corporation Vancouver Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:15 UTC
A B.C. company that created an apple genetically engineered not to turn brown has been bought by a U.S. corporation for $41 million in stocks and cash.....

Leonard Nimoy remembered at Vancouver. Vancouver Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:15 UTC
Trekkies gathered Friday at Vancouvers nerdiest bar in memory of late Star Trek actor Leonard Nemoy.....

Vancouver's Thunderbird Films bringing Harrison Ford back as Blade Runner Vancouver Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:15 UTC

Hundreds gather for funeral of Toronto boy who died in the cold CTV News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:14 UTC
Family and supporters of Elijah Marsh, the Toronto toddler who died after wandering outside on a bitterly cold morning, have gathered to pay last respects at the th....

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Top News Wires

U.S.-led coalition launches air strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq, Syria Reuters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:16 UTC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S.-led coalition launched 11 air strikes in Iraq and nine in Syria since early Friday against Islamic State militants, the Combined Joint....

Jodeci's new album set for release March 31 UPI | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:12 UTC
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Jodeci's album "The Past, The Present, The Future" is set for release March 31, Epic Records announced.....

Sierra Leone registers rise in new Ebola cases AP | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:06 UTC
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) President Ernest Bai Koroma reinstated restrictions in Sierra Leone in response to the rise in confirmed cases of Ebola. Sierra Leone r....

Oregon considers banning most vaccine exemptions AP | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:03 UTC
SALEM, Ore. (AP) Jennifer Margulis has her kids vaccinated and she gets shots herself. But she doesn't like the idea of government telling parents they must ge....

Yemen signs aviation deal with Iran: state news agency Reuters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:03 UTC
SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen and Iran signed a civil aviation deal on Saturday, Yemeni state news agency SABA reported, a move that may reflect Tehran's support for ....

Harrington takes 36-hole lead at Honda Classic AP | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:01 UTC
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Padraig Harrington felt like a three-time major champion long enough to take the lead after 36 holes of the Honda Classic. Harrington....

Rebuilding Alabama-Auburn share youth, last place in SEC AP | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:00 UTC
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Once NCAA tournament regulars, the Alabama and Auburn women's basketball teams are both balancing the pains and promise of youth. The tea....

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Top Business News

Are the 1% really just like the rest of us? CNBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:00 UTC
A wealth management CEO told CNBC that the rich are more than just the sum of their lavish homes, luxury vehicles and large bank accounts. ....

China’s wild panda population rebounds Financial Times | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:58 UTC
fervour for hydropower dams and roads still poses a severe threat to the endangered animal’s survival....

Buffett says 'sprawl' is good, but may not be good enough Business Insider | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:55 UTC
By Jonathan StempelNEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren.......

When Centralization Scales Beyond Our Control Zero Hedge | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:48 UTC
Who controls NATO, or the IMF? Im sure you understand its not you. Still, when an organization exhibits aggressive behavior in your name, or lends out your money in....

Mourners pay respect to murdered Nemtsov Financial Times | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:45 UTC
Protest on Sunday to become march to mourn Russian opposition leader....

Warren Buffett might consider buying your company if it meets these 6 criteria Business Insider | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:35 UTC
Do you have $75 million of pre-tax earnings?....

Warren Buffett's advice that could make you rich CNN Money | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:31 UTC
Be consistent, keep costs low - and have faith. It worked for Warren Buffett and it could work for you. ....

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US Newspapers: National

8 Convicted Over Harry Winston Jewel Heists in Paris NY Times
Eight people have been convicted in connection with a spectacular 2008 holdup at a Harry Winston jewelry shop in Paris, in which three cross-dressing gunmen stole a....

U.S.-Led Coalition Launches Air Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Iraq, Syria NY Times
A U.S.-led coalition launched 11 air strikes in Iraq and nine in Syria since early Friday against Islamic State militants, the Combined Joint Task Force said.....

Man tries to rob Del. grocery store, leaves without money Washington Post
State police say a man tried to rob a grocery store in Ocean View while implying that he had a weapon, but he didnt get away with any money.....

Oregon considers banning most vaccine exemptions Washington Post
Jennifer Margulis has her kids vaccinated and she gets shots herself. But she doesnt like the idea of government telling parents they must get their children immuni....

Bill Weir checks off his 'Wonder List' for CNN Los Angeles Times
After Bill Weir arrived at CNN from ABC s ....

Anti-Israel divestment push gains traction at US colleges Washington Post
The lecture hall had filled quickly. Several students arrived wearing keffiyehs, the traditional Palestinian headscarves, while in the front row, a young man sat dr....

Man pleads guilty in case of baby ingesting heroin Washington Post
A northern New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to child endangerment because his pregnant girlfriends 9-month-old accidentally ingested heroin last year.....

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US Local Markets

Sports reporter with cerebral palsy John Thompson a County Center fixture The Journal News | lohud.com
Born with spastic cerebral palsy, 21-year-old Pearl River resident and alum John Thompson has not let his disability keep him from his love of sports.....

Churches, synagogues, mosques bear tough New England winter CBS 8
Religious leaders in snowbound New England are beginning to ask themselves how their houses of worship will make ends meet after all these acts of God.....

Sierra Leone registers rise in new Ebola cases CBS 8
President Ernest Bai Koroma reinstated restrictions in Sierra Leone in response to the rise in confirmed cases of Ebola.....

Police: Brooklyn woman tried to use fake traveler's check at Tanger mall in Riverhead Newsday.com
A Brooklyn woman was charged Friday with passing forged traveler's checks at the Tanger Outlets ....

Dad Will Raise Quadruplets Alone After Wife Dies in Childbirth Time.com

N.J. agrees to $250M pollution settlement from Exxon; state had sought $8.9B NorthJersey.com
The Christie administrations reported settlement of an $8.9 billion lawsuit against Exxon Mobil Corp. for just $250 million drew a wide range of criticism Friday ag....

Boot Barn to open in Olathe Kansas City Star
The California-based retailer of western wear and work gear plans an early April opening for its new Olathe store at 15185 W. 119th St. Brands include Wrangler, Ari....

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Africa

Egypt slammed over 683 to death sentences News24
The UN and Washington have condemned death sentences handed to 683 alleged Islamists including Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie in an Egyptian court. ....

New volcano island getting bigger in Japan News24
Famously crowded Japan is getting a bit more space as a newly-formed volcanic island just keeps on growing.....

Egypt confirms 183 death sentences News24
An Egyptian court has confirmed death sentences for 183 Islamists, including Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohamed Badie, after a speedy mass trial that sparked an inter....

Mugabe turns 91 with $1m birthday bash News24
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will celebrate his 91st birthday with a million dollar bash attended by thousands of faithful party supporters.....

Lesotho locals go to vote in tense election News24
The people of Lesotho have voted in a tense election they hope will restore stability six months after an attempted coup in the southern African nation.....

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Europe

Apple boss condemns Government 'scaremongering' in attempts to pass snoopers' charter Express | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:13 UTC
THE boss of computer giant Apple has accused the Government of ....

Referee sends wrong Sunderland player off The Independent | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:08 UTC
Referee Roger East made a major error at Old Trafford - sending off Wes Brown instead of John O'Shea.....

Nick Robinson to have lung tumour removed The Independent | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:08 UTC
BBC political editor Nick Robinson is to have an operation to remove a lung tumour, the broadcaster has said.....

Italians stun Murrayfield as Scots clinch defeat from jaws of victory The Independent | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:08 UTC
Scotland are staring at their fourth Wooden Spoon in 11 years after their late collapse handed Italy a 22-19 win at Murrayfield.....

‘I was shouting at the assailants while they continued to hack at him’ The Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:08 UTC

Reports that French billionaire industrialist Martin Bouygues died Saturday have been denied by his media group TFI. France 24 | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:59 UTC

More staff on gritters after assault BBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:55 UTC
Extra staff are travelling on gritting lorries in Londonderry over the weekend, after masked men ordered a driver to bring what they said was an explosive device to....

Greece's Tsipras tells party, 'Battle will continue' Deutsche Welle | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:51 UTC
The Greek prime minister has told his party he won't back down in his "battle" with the country's creditors. Greece is focusing on its next move after eurozone memb....

BBC's Robinson to have tumour removed BBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:48 UTC
The BBC's political editor Nick Robinson is to have an operation to remove a tumour from his lung, the corporation says.....

Matt Lucas: New comedy is proudest thing I’ve ever done The Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:45 UTC

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Middle East

Iran FM criticizes Israeli leader's 'scaremongering' The Daily Star
Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Saturday that "scaremongering" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't stop the Islamic Republic and world powers from....

Iran to attend Films de Femmes MehrNews.com
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) Iranian Ninja and Things Are Closer Than They Appear In Mirror will attend the 37th Crteil International Women's Film Festival in France.....

UNICEF: Hundreds of South Sudanese boys believed abducted The Daily Star
The U.N. children's agency says it believes hundreds of children were abducted two weeks ago by an armed group in South Sudan that is believed to have ties with the....

Palestinian cause, common aim among world nations: Sarmadi MehrNews.com
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) Iranian deputy FM hailed Palestinian long-lasting resistance which has led to devising various ways to combat against the Zionist regime.....

Iraq truck bomb attack kills 11: army The Daily Star
A suicide truck bomb killed at least 11 Iraqi forces south of Tikrit Saturday during operations paving the way for an assault on the jihadist-held city, the army sa....

Sherman: World will be satisfied with diplomatic deal with Iran IRNA
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA - The US Under Secretary of State for political affairs Wendy Sherman said on Saturday that the world will be satisfied with and approve of a d....

It's a double for Rooney in Manchester United's win Al Jazeera
Former English Premier League winners bounce back from Swansea defeat to beat 10-man Sunderland.....

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East Asia

Debate rages over dress's true colors Ecns.cn
There is a picture of a dress that is tearing our society apart, and everyone is eventually going to have to come to terms with the fact that reality is a construct....

Top Chinese singer gets 7 months in jail for drug offence Ecns.cn
Popular Chinese singer Yin Xiangjie was given seven months in prison and a fine of 2,000 yuan (US$326 ) for drug offence by a court in Beijing today.....

Shanghai maths book to be exported to UK Ecns.cn
A famous supplementary textbook on maths from Shanghai will soon be published in the UK this year, as part of the country's efforts to learn from the city's world-c....

Chinese village renews bamboo horse dance Ecns.cn
For a number of decades, hard times forced a village in eastern China to abandon ome of its most enduring Lunar New Year traditions. Now, for the first time, it's r....

Police stops elephant intrusion in Yunnan Ecns.cn

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South Asia

Nifty up 57 points on budget day, bank stocks soar Press Trust of India
Mumbai, Feb 28 (PTI) Volatility ruled roost as the marketswung between days highs and lows with investors digging intoFinance Minister Arun Jaitley's much-antic....

Actress Sonam Kapoor down with swine flu Press Trust of India
Rajkot, Feb 28 (PTI) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor hastested positive for swine flu and is being treated at aprivate hospital here, an official said."Sonam Kap....

Swine flu claims 36 more lives, over 19,000 affected Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Swine flu has claimed 36 morelives raising the toll to 1,041 even as the number of peopleaffected by the H1N1 virus in the country breached ....

Higher budget allocation for Ministry of Social Justice Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Ministry of Social Justice andEmpowerment will get a higher budgetary allocation in the nextfinancial year with a total allocation of over R....

Law Ministry gets funds to settle LS poll liabilities Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Law Ministry's annual outlay hasgone up substantially this time, but most of the money will bespent for meeting government's liabili....

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South East Asia

Boca striker Gigliotti reported moving to China on loan Malay Mail Online
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 28 Boca Juniors striker Emmanuel Gigliotti has agreed to go to China Super League club Chongqing Lifan on loan until June given the competition f....

GenSan returns to its roots through feast Inquirer.net
GENERAL SANTOS CITY---The city is returning to its roots during the celebration of its Kalilangan Festival. The festival is paying tribute to two tribe....

Yemen signs aviation deal with Iran - state news agency Channel NewsAsia
Yemen and Iran signed a civil aviation deal on Saturday, Yemeni state news agency SABA reported, a move that may reflect Tehran's support for the Shi'ite Muslim mil....

Marcos, Arroyo loyalists deny plotting coup Inquirer.net
LIPA CITY---A group of Church leaders, allies of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and now detained former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo had d....

Iraq says to track down antiquities after Islamic State museum rampage Today Online
BAGHDAD - Islamic State militants who destroyed priceless antiquities from the northern Iraqi city of Mosul have kept some artifacts to sell, Prime Minister Haider ....

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Oceania

Govt boosts language spend by $400,000 news.com.au | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:11 UTC
COMMUNITY language schools in NSW will get an extra $400,000 to ensure students develop skills in a second language, the state government says.....

This is totally driving us all mad. What colour do YOU see? Ask someone next to you Courier Mail | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:10 UTC
A TUMBLR post has the whole internet in a fierce battle. And all over the colour of a dress.....

‘I was shouting at the assailants while they continued to hack at him’ The Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:08 UTC

Google's Blogger reverses porn policy news.com.au | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:02 UTC
NEW YORK (AP) - Apparently Google bloggers like to post porn. A lot.....

Government flags changes to GP plan news.com.au | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:02 UTC
ASSISTANT Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has flagged big changes to the government's proposed GP co-payment plan after consultation with health professionals on the ....

Baird keen for PM on NSW campaign trail news.com.au | Sat Feb 28, 2015 17:02 UTC
NSW Premier Mike Baird says he would welcome Prime Minister Tony Abbott on the campaign trail, but admits the federal government's ....

Matt Lucas: New comedy is proudest thing I’ve ever done The Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:45 UTC

Debate rages over dress's true colors Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:36 UTC
There is a picture of a dress that is tearing our society apart, and everyone is eventually going to have to come to terms with the fact that reality is a construct....

Top Chinese singer gets 7 months in jail for drug offence Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:30 UTC
Popular Chinese singer Yin Xiangjie was given seven months in prison and a fine of 2,000 yuan (US$326 ) for drug offence by a court in Beijing today.....

Shanghai maths book to be exported to UK Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 16:27 UTC
A famous supplementary textbook on maths from Shanghai will soon be published in the UK this year, as part of the country's efforts to learn from the city's world-c....

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