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Abbreviated pundit roundup: 2016
Paul Krugman at The New York Times explains Governor Scott Walker’s courtship of economists who have been proven wrong time and time again: Scott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin, is said to be a rising contender for the Republican presidential nomination. So, on Wednesday, he did what, these days, any…
Kalorama: White House Precision Medicine Initiative Spotlights Tissue Diagnostics
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Kalorama Information says the ‘Precision Medicine Initiative announced by the White House as part of its 2016 budget could provide a boost to the tissue diagnostics and cell-based diagnostics industry. The healthcare market research publisher notes that the initiative is combined with real funding, as part …
Greece, European creditors divided ahead of new debt talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — Greece and its European creditors converged on Brussels on Friday aiming to bridge major differences over Athens' request for a six-month loan extension to help pay off massive debts and keep it from falling out of the euro.
Las Vegas ‘Road Rage’ Shooting: Police Searching for Second Suspect – ABC News
ABC NewsLas Vegas 'Road Rage' Shooting: Police Searching for Second SuspectABC NewsAuthorities are still looking for a second suspect in a deadly “road rage” shooting in Las Vegas that left a mother of four dead. Erich Nowsch Jr., 19, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder in the death of …
Iron Maiden singer has tongue cancer, band says
Iron Maiden singer has tongue cancer, band says Singer Bruce Dickinson treated for cancer, hopes to be back soon. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1EsWhhc Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is being treated for cancer of the tongue, the heavy metal band announced on its …
New vaccine is an important advance in stopping cervical and other HPV-related cancers
If you knew that a vaccine could prevent your daughter or son from developing a relatively common and potentially deadly cancer later in life, would you have her or him get it? Such a vaccine is available, and it’s about to get even better than it is now — …
Priest locks his church to stop addicts shooting up – Herald.ie
Herald.iePriest locks his church to stop addicts shooting upHerald.ieA CHURCH has to be locked every day because of drug addicts shooting up in the grounds. Also in this section. 'Ibrahim is a tough guy – he'll make it,' says freed cellmate · Ireland star Tommy Bowe'…
Somali officials killed at prayers
Some 20 people, including senior officials, are killed in an al-Shabab attack during Friday prayers in the Somali capital Mogadishu, witnesses say.
Eurozone set for vital Greece talks
Eurozone finance ministers are preparing for a crunch meeting in Brussels to try to solve the crisis over Greece’s bail-out.
US Embassy: Turkey, US sign deal to train, arm Syrian rebels
“‘ Turkey and the United States signed an agreement Thursday to train and arm Syrian rebels fighting the Islamic State group, said the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. The two countries have been in talks about such a pact for several months.
Ukraine says rebels continue attacks despite ceasefire deal
Separatist rebels fired on Ukrainian positions nearly 50 times in the past 24 hours and Russia is sending more tanks into Ukraine despite a ceasefire that was supposed to take effect five days ago, a Ukrainian military spokesman said Friday.
Ghana power crisis shows ‘massive corruption:’ Opposition
Power outages across Ghana are becoming longer and more frequent. The crisis and accusations of corruption have led to protests in the streets as people worry about their ability to make a living.
Private land parking fees queried
The RAC Foundation estimates in 2013 drivers might have been overcharged by A 100 million for parking on private land The RAC Foundation estimates in 2013 drivers might have been overcharged by A 100 million for parking on private land Drivers may have been illegally charged many millions of pounds for overstays while parking …
Suicide attack targets Somali officials in hotel, kills 10 people – Reuters
CBC.caSuicide attack targets Somali officials in hotel, kills 10 peopleReutersMOGADISHU (Reuters) – Islamist rebels detonated a car bomb at the entrance of a hotel in the Somali capital on Friday and then stormed inside where politicians had gathered, killing at least 10 people including a lawmaker and lightly wounding two ministers …Attacks …
The mixed-up world of investing in emerging markets
OK, that’s a trick question. The three economies don’t have much in common, except that they’re all members of a group called the emerging world.
Cyclone Marcia Batters Australia’s Queensland State – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comCyclone Marcia Batters Australia's Queensland StateNBCNews.comNBC News Category 5 storm destroyed homes, cut power and caused flash floods as emergency services told people to barricade themselves inside to avoid 177 mph winds. Published February 20th 2015, 2:10 am. advertisement. Related Videos.Trains collide near Zurich, causing injuries0:36The AustralianTwo Major Cyclones …