Care2.comDem Senate Candidate 'Greatly Concerned' by US Ebola ResponseNBCNews.comIowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley, who is currently locked in a tight Senate race, used a Congressional hearing about Ebola on Thursday to critique the Obama administration's response to the outbreak. “I am greatly concerned…that the administration …
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Nepal avalanche: Quebec woman says she was lucky to escape deadly slide
A Quebec woman says she was lucky to survive after heavy snows and an avalanche in a mountainous region popular with hikers killed at least 27 people, including four Canadians.
Prize and prejudice – Tehelka
TehelkaPrize and prejudiceTehelkaMonday evening was relatively peaceful after the media scrum over the past weekend. A few hangers-on could be seen waiting outside the L-6 office of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan in Kalkaji, a south Delhi neighbourhood, while the staff flitted in and out of …In Malala's hometown …
Israel is losing its friends in the world – Financial Times
HaaretzIsrael is losing its friends in the worldFinancial Timesritain's parliament voted the other day to recognise the state of Palestine. The decision will not change anything on the ground in the West Bank or Gaza. Nor is it binding on David Cameron's coalition government. Yet this was an …
UK should have ‘one last go’ at reshaping EU ties – Cameron – Reuters UK
Reuters UKUK should have 'one last go' at reshaping EU ties – CameronReuters UKROCHESTER England (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron said his plan to try to reshape ties with the European Union would be the last such renegotiation, saying on Thursday he wanted a 1970s-style Common Market arrangement …
The Cost of China’s Determination in Hong Kong – The Atlantic
The AtlanticThe Cost of China's Determination in Hong KongThe AtlanticBeijing's refusal to make concessions to demonstrating students may stem the protests, but could also permanently alienate the next generation. Matt Schiavenza Oct 16 2014, 12:31 PM ET. Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; Google+; Email · Print; Comments.Open to talks with student protestors: …
Iran, US say some headway made in ‘difficult’ nuclear talks – Reuters
ReutersIran, US say some headway made in 'difficult' nuclear talksReutersIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif walks down an aisle at the 69th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 24, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Mike Segar …Secretary John Kerry Forced to Fly Commercial AgainABC NewsUS proposes Iran …
36 Killed in IS Attacks on Baghdad’s Shi’ite Areas – Voice of America
Voice of America36 Killed in IS Attacks on Baghdad's Shi'ite AreasVoice of AmericaBAGHDAD—. Four car bomb attacks and a mortar strike on Shi'ite Muslim parts of Baghdad killed 36 people and wounded 98 within a span of two hours on Thursday afternoon, police and medical officials said. An Iraqi …
Oscar Pistorius has ‘to pay’ for killing Reeva Steenkamp: cousin – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldOscar Pistorius has 'to pay' for killing Reeva Steenkamp: cousinSydney Morning HeraldA cousin of slain South African model Reeva Steenkamp made a tearful plea on Thursday for Oscar Pistorius "to pay" for killing her, as prosecutors sought at his sentencing hearing to see the Paralympic athlete …
John Grisham apologizes for sex crimes comments – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJohn Grisham apologizes for sex crimes commentsUSA TODAYBest-selling author John Grisham apologized Thursday for remarks he made about overly harsh sentences regarding child pornography. "Anyone who harms a child for profit or pleasure, or who in any way participates in child pornography—online or …John Grisham's troubling …
Venezuela, New Zealand, Malaysia, Angola elected to join UN Security Council … – Fox News
Getty ImagesVenezuela, New Zealand, Malaysia, Angola elected to join UN Security Council …Fox NewsUNITED NATIONS – Venezuela, New Zealand, Angola and Malaysia have been elected to coveted seats on the United Nations Security Council, but the final seat has yet to be determined. Neither Turkey nor Spain got enough votes …
Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits Balkan ally Serbia – Washington Post
RTRussia's Vladimir Putin visits Balkan ally SerbiaWashington PostBELGRADE, Serbia — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Serbia on Thursday for talks that are expected to focus on economic issues and energy, including construction of the South Stream gas pipeline that has been opposed by the European Union …Putin warns …
Fall in Oil Prices Poses a Problem for Russia, Iraq and Others
From Moscow to Caracas, Riyadh to Baghdad, in Tehran, Algiers, Kuwait City and Lagos, officials are confronting the plunge in prices — roughly 25 percent since a peak in June.
In Britain, ‘Stupidity’ Defense Has a Drawback
After his acquittal from the phone hacking scandal, Charles Brooks sought to be reimbursed by the government for the legal costs of his defense.
Suspected Qaeda Operative Tries to Quash Rights Waiver
Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai testified in Manhattan courtroom that he felt he had “no choice” but to sign away his rights after being seized in Libya last year by United States commandos.
At War Against ISIS, Iraqi Premier Is Facing Battles Closer to Home
As Iraq fights the Islamic State, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is also battling critics in his own party and the Shiite bloc it leads.
Finally, a Name for ISIS Strikes: Operation Inherent Resolve
The United States Central Command said the name was meant to reflect “the unwavering resolve” of the nation and its partners to eliminate the militant group.
As Oil Prices Plummet, Saudi Arabia Faces a Test of Strategy
In an effort to prop up prices, officials have signaled a willingness to endure reduced profits rather than cut production, as they did to their later regret in the early 1980s.