Washington PostReport: VA Secretary Robert McDonald apologizes for misstating military recordWashington PostRobert McDonald, the secretary of veterans affairs, misrepresented his military record in a recent TV appearance, falsely stating that he was in an elite special operations division. McDonald, a West Point grad who served with the 82nd Airborne Division ……
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Obama taps Indian Americans to fix things at home and abroad
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) President Barack Obama, with the largest number of Indian Americans in his administration, keeps dipping into the expanding talent pool of the three million-strong Indian American community, to take care of issues ranging from combating terrorist propaganda abroad to nation’s health at home. Last week, after …
Historic US-Iran nuclear deal could be taking shape
GENEVA (AP) — Edging toward a historic compromise, the U.S. and Iran reported progress Monday on a deal that would clamp down on Tehran's nuclear activities for at least 10 years but then slowly ease restrictions on programs that could be used to make atomic arms.
Ukraine Says Truce Isn’t Working and Rebels Not Withdrawing Arms – Bloomberg
TODAYonlineUkraine Says Truce Isn't Working and Rebels Not Withdrawing ArmsBloombergPro-Russian rebels load ammunition onto a truck near Debaltseve, on Feb. 17, 2015. Fighting continued after the cease-fire agreement was meant to come into force on Feb. 15, underscoring the tenuous nature of the deal brokered by European leaders last …Vladimir …
10 kidney failure test developed
Patients at risk of kidney failure could soon be identified using a A 10 device similar to a pregnancy test. According to a new report, it could “revolutionise” the care of patients with chronic kidney disease , which costs the NHS more than A 1.4 billion a year.
Children who eat peanuts at an early age may prevent peanut allergies
The No Nuts Moms Group website lists some of the young people who have died from food allergies — many from peanut allergy — going back to 1986. The lengthy list is a sad reminder that a peanut allergy can cause a severe and sometimes deadly allergic reaction. Parents who have …
Irish Cancer Society to reject donations from Arthur Cox – Irish Independent
Irish IndependentIrish Cancer Society to reject donations from Arthur CoxIrish IndependentA leading Irish charity has announced it will no longer accept any corporate donations from a top law firm which is acting for tobacco giant Japan Tobacco in threatened court action against the State to block plain cigarette packs.Irish …
IS ‘abducts 90 Syrian Christians’
Islamic State (IS) militants have abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians from several villages in north-eastern Syria, activists say.
Greece submits bailout reform plans
Greece submits a list of reform proposals to its European and IMF creditors in the hope of securing further lending, the European Commission says.
Al-Shabaab’s mall threats meant to capitalize on ISIS ‘momentum’
While security agencies are taking the threat seriously, analysts say the al-Shabaab video threatening havoc in the west is the work of an organization that has fallen off the global radar since 2013 and is taking a page from other, more prominent jihadist groups.
Jewish Heirs Sue Germany in US Over Medieval Art Treasure
The heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers say they have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. suing Germany and a German museum for the return of a medieval treasure trove worth an estimated $226 million. The suit, which attorneys said was filed late Monday in the U.S. …
Members of the Fire Brigades Union in England will walk out for 24 hours
The Government has been accused of refusing to negotiate with firefighters ahead of a fresh strike in a bitter row over pensions. Members of the Fire Brigades Union in England will walk out for 24 hours from 7am on Wednesday, forcing brigades across the country to put contingency plans into place.
Florida ‘doctor’ who treated aboriginal girls with leukemia ordered to ‘cease and desist’
CBC News has learned that the director of the Florida health spa that treated Makayla Sault and another girl suffering from leukemia has been fined and ordered to stop practising medicine without a licence.
Islamic State ‘abducts dozens of Christians in Syria’ – BBC News
BBC NewsIslamic State 'abducts dozens of Christians in Syria'BBC NewsIslamic State (IS) has abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians from villages in north-eastern Syria, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that at least 90 men, women and children were seized in a series of dawn raids …
Ukraine rebels say they withdrawing weapons; Kiev doubtful – Reuters
ReutersUkraine rebels say they withdrawing weapons; Kiev doubtfulReutersDONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Pro-Russia separatists said on Tuesday they had begun pulling heavy weapons from the front line in east Ukraine under a ceasefire deal, but Ukraine said the rebels were using the cover of the truce to reinforce for another …Ukraine …
Stifel Financial buying rival Sterne Agee in latest deal
Stifel Financial Corp. is buying rival financial services firm Sterne Agee for $150 million, boosting its presence in money management and fixed income. It’s the latest move by Stifel, whose other large purchases include the investment advisory unit of Legg Mason last year, the investment bank KBW in 2013 and Thomas …
Singapore raises taxes on rich to fund rising social spending
Singapore on Monday announced income tax rises for the top five percent of the population to fund rising social spending targeted at the poor and elderly in the rapidly ageing city-state. The marginal personal income tax rate for those earning above Sg$320,000 ($256,000) a year will rise to 22 …