Telegraph.co.ukThree-parent babies to be born in Britain as MPs say yes to law changeTelegraph.co.ukThree-parent babies could be born in Britain as early as next year after MPs voted to change the law to allow the controversial IVF technique. The procedure, which was developed by …
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
New Ukraine clashes ‘catastrophic’
Up to 16 civilians are killed in the space of 24 hours in eastern Ukraine, as the UN warns that the renewed fighting is “catastrophic” for civilians.
Jordanian pilot ‘burned alive’ by IS
Jordan confirms the death of pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh after a video published online by Islamic State claims to show him being burned alive.
Jordan confirms death of pilot, vows revenge on ISIS
The spokesman for the Jordanian armed forces has confirmed the death of a pilot captured by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and vowed “punishment and revenge.”
UN slams Ukraine, Russia-backed rebels for killing civilians
The United Nations has sharply criticized both the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels for turning bus stops, schools, markets and hospitals into battlegrounds where civilians are getting killed.
UN Court: Serbia and Croatia didn’t commit genocide in 1990s
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest court, is ruling on whet… . Croatia’s Justice Minister Orsat Miljenic, left, shakes hands with his Serbian counterpart Nikola Selkovic prior to a session of the World Court in The Hague, Netherlands Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015.
Al Murray unveiled a series of campaign pledges as he began campaigning as The Pub Landlord
The Pub Landlord Al Murray meets local people as he arrives at the council offices in Margate, Kent, to officially launch his election campaign Comedian Al Murray hit the general election campaign trail in his guise as The Pub Landlord as he bids to beat Ukip leader Nigel Farage for …
Suspect in attack on French soldiers had been turned away by Turkey – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesSuspect in attack on French soldiers had been turned away by TurkeyLos Angeles TimesA man who was sent home from Turkey last week attacked three soldiers with a knife outside a Jewish community center in southern France on Tuesday, injuring two of them, officials said. lRelated Jordan vows …
Jordan threatens revenge for gruesome killing of pilot – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJordan threatens revenge for gruesome killing of pilotUSA TODAYJordan threatened a harsh response after a video released online Tuesday purportedly shows a captured Jordanian pilot being burned to death by the Islamic State extremist group. The gruesome video comes after a week-long drama over a possible …Jordan Vows …
Home price gains weakened in December on slower sales
U.S. home values rose at a modest pace in December, a sign there are too few potential buyers to bid up prices. Real estate data provider CoreLogic says home prices rose 5 percent in December from 12 months earlier.
Partial Early Option Assignment on TLT
I woke up to the following email from Interactive Brokers this morning: Notification of Option Assignment This communication serves to inform you that an assignment notice has been issued for the short option contracts held in [your account]. The email didn’t say which options were assigned, but I figured …
Amazon’s (Positive) Free Shipping Policy Change
Amazon has made a subtle change to their free shipping on orders over $35 policy (for users that don’t pay extra for Amazon Prime). Via LA Times and krutis of FW. There are now more than triple the number of items you can use to meet Amazon’s minimum $35 …
Weddings? Babies? Now college kids are registering for gifts too
Gift registries aren’t just for weddings and baby showers. More and more college-bound students are directing family and friends to their online registries.
New Trade: Long Microsoft ($MSFT) and short Adobe Systems Inc ($ADBE)
After a more difficult start to the year, things are now back and my overall picks are back in the black. Today I’m back with my 4th pick, I’ll try to pick up the pace a bit. Apple has been a very big help in getting things back …
2015 Outlook: What You Really Need to Know
By Jeff Clark, Senior Precious Metals AnalystIn the January issue of BIG GOLD, I interviewed 17 analysts, economists, and authors on what they expect for gold in 2015. Some of those included what we affectionately call our Casey Brain Trust—Doug Casey, Olivier Garret, Bud Conrad, David Galland, Marin Katusa, Louis James, and …
Ford Truck Sales Rebound in a Big Way
After several months where sales were negatively impacted by consumers awaiting the new revamped F-150 truck, sales of Ford trucks rebounded in a big way in the month of January. In the first month of 2015, Ford announced sales of 54,370 F-series trucks, representing a 17{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} increase versus of January of …
The IRS Might Eat Your Frequent-Flier Miles
Frequent-flier miles awarded for opening new accounts sometimes come with a big catch: taxes
Buy the stock that allows Streaming in your Car
The stock is Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) is enjoying a great earnings call and a boost from Jim Cramer. It is trading at a 52 week high around $132 a share. This company could soon be in every new car that will connect the internet…