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Activist calls Nemtsov murder 'blow to Russia's future'[+]
Reuters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:45 UTC

Russian opposition leader Sergei Mitrokhin says the killing of Boris Nemtsov is a blow to Russia's future, as the national flag is draped over a makeshift memorial. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Nemtsov Planned to Reveal Russian Links to Ukraine Conflict: Poroshenko[+]
NY Times | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:25 UTC

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Saturday Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was murdered because he planned to disclose evidence of Russia's involvement in Ukraine's separatist conflict.

Investigation begins in Putin critic's murder, opposition blames authorities[+]
Reuters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:12 UTC

Investigation under way into the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov. And some are blaming President Vladimir Putin's administration. Nathan Frandino reports.

Jeb Bush: Repealing Obamacare Not a Top Five Agenda Item[+]
The Weekly Standard | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:01 UTC

Over the past few days at CPAC, Sean Hannity has asked various prospective Republican presidential candidates to list their top five agenda items. Former governor Jeb Bushs list did not include repealing Obamacare.

Obama focuses on retirees, financial adviser initiative in weekly address[+]
Daily Kos | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:00 UTC

But right now, there are no rules of the road. Many financial advisers put their clients’ interest first – but some financial advisers get backdoor payments and hidden fees in exchange for steering people into bad investments. All told, bad advice that re

Analysis: Mosul Museum video from Islamic State could be a staged drama[+]
The Fresno Bee | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:58 UTC

The Islamic State group wants the global community to know that theres a new sheriff in town. So it wrecked a museum full of precious sculptures and on Thursday posted video of the vandalism on the Internet.

As attacks grow, do does Bill OReillys Fox News audience[+]
Raw Story | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:52 UTC

The media keeps piling on Bill OReilly, and so do viewers. Amid mounting criticism of his past war zone recollections, the Fox News firebrand delivered his highest ratings of the year, Nielsen Media data shows. Last Monday nights edition of The OReilly Fa

Russian investigators: Killing of Putin critic Boris Nemtsov may be provocation[+]
Washington Times | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:46 UTC

Russia's top investigative body said Saturday it is looking into several possible motives for the killing of prominent opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, including an attempt to destabilize the state, Islamic extremism, the Ukraine conflict and his per

Jezebel Writer Falsely Accuses Walker of Wanting to Stop Reporting of Campus Sexual Assaults[+]
NewsBusters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:45 UTC

On Friday morning at Jezebel, a Gawker-affiliated web site, Natasha Vargas-Cooper thought she had Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker by the — well, you know. In a post tellingly tagged "Conservative Werewolves," Vargas-Cooper was absolutely

Who was outspoken Putin critic Boris Nemtsov?[+]
USA Today | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:44 UTC

The brash, sharp-tongued Russian opposition leader shot and killed late Friday was an outspoken critic of Putin who had been threatened for his views.

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Afghan Avalanche Death Toll Rises Amid Rescue Effort[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:19 UTC

The death toll from a massive avalanche in an Afghan valley rose yet again Saturday as rescue crews cleared roads to try to gain access to rural villages buried under deep snow for days. Mohammad Aslam Syas, deputy chief of the Afghanistan National Disast

Activists Say Al-Qaida Fighters Overrun Syrian Rebel Bases[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:18 UTC

Activists and local residents say intense clashes between a Western-backed rebel group and al-Qaida's Syrian affiliate have killed at least 20 fighters on the outskirts of the northern city of Aleppo. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rig

8 Convicted Over Harry Winston Jewel Heists in Paris[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:18 UTC

A defense lawyer says 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 some $92 million in loot. Lawyer Philippe Stepniewski said Saturday tha

German sole: Man bests downstairs neighbor in loud footstep court battle[+]
RT.com | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:12 UTC

A pair of German pensioners on the wrong end of their neighbors allegedly heavy footsteps will have to take it all in stride, after the countrys highest court ruled that the mans resounding gait was in line with the law.

Poland's 'Barbie' Candidate Dashes Hope for Left's Revival[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:08 UTC

Poland's main left-wing party was once a major player. It helped bring Poland into the European Union, sent troops to Iraq and let the CIA operate a secret prison for terror suspects. Today the Democratic Left Alliance heir to the Cold War-era's

UNICEF: Hundreds of South Sudanese Boys Believed Abducted[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:08 UTC

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 country's military. UNICEF had previously said at least 89 boys, some as young as

Boris Nemtsov's killing in Moscow condemned by Western leaders[+]
CBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:03 UTC

Western leaders are condemning the assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and pressing the Kremlin to ensure the killing is thoroughly investigated.

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Upstate New York Towns Consider Seceding to Pennsylvania[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:07 UTC

I (Don't) Love NY: Upstate towns banned from fracking consider swapping states to Pennsylvania

Dallas-Area Ice Forces Cancellation of Hundreds of Flights[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:02 UTC

Hundreds of Dallas-Fort Worth airport flights cancelled due to ice; roads also dangerous

FairPoint More Attractive to Buyers With New Labor Pact[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:21 UTC

With strike over, FairPoint shareholders 'beating the drums' to sell the company, analyst says

I (Don't) Love NY: Upstate towns banned from fracking consider swapping states to Pennsylvania[+]
Foxnews | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:17 UTC

Some towns in New York's Southern Tier are raising the idea of seceding to Pennsylvania.

Buffett Reflects on His Firm's Success and Strength[+]
ABC News (US) | Sat Feb 28, 2015 13:43 UTC

Warren Buffett reflects on 50 years of running Berkshire Hathaway and his hopes for the future

Teenager Arrested for Encouraging Friend to Commit Suicide[+]
NBC News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 13:20 UTC

A teenager in Massachusetts is being charged with involuntary manslaughter, accused of encouraging a friend to go through with the act.

Democrats, and some Republicans, see political blunder in GOP's Homeland Security strategy[+]
Foxnews | Sat Feb 28, 2015 13:15 UTC

Democrats are losing some legislative skirmishes over the Department of Homeland Security.

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US Politics

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Stop with the Joke Telling!: Allen West Talks Ammunition and the Need for a Serious GOP at CPAC 2015[+]
The Blaze | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:19 UTC

Former U.S. Congressman Allen West stopped by the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference and visited with TheBlaze radio on Friday. Lt. Col. West is currently the President and CEO of the National Center for Policy Analysis, a conservative think ta

5 great stories to read this weekend[+]
MSNBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:17 UTC

Each week, msnbc.com collects the standout work published by our reporters in one convenient place.

Egypt Court Declares Hamas A 'Terrorist Organization'[+]
The Huffington Post | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:12 UTC

CAIRO (AP) An Egyptian court declared Hamas a "terrorist organization" on Saturday, further isolating the rulers of the Gaza Strip who once found a warm welcome under the country's past Islamist government. The ruling by Judge Mohamed el-Sayed of the Co

CPAC's Foreign Policy Split: Old Hawks and Young Doves[+]
Reason.com | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:06 UTC

The Conservative Politcal Action Conference (CPAC) for the last few years has embraced the Paul family, with both Ron and Rand Paul having won straw polls

Why the net neutrality vote is a big mistake[+]
MSNBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:05 UTC

Think regulating the Internet is a good idea? Here's a few reasons to think the FCC might do more harm than good.

Young CPACers: Forget purity, let's try to win[+]
Politico | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:02 UTC

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. The young people who flooded this years Conservative Political Action Conference may long to see a Republican president who never compromises on principles. First, though, theyll settle for someone who can actually win. Interviews wi

Time for Congress to go big on prison reform[+]
MSNBC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:01 UTC

We will not solve our prison crisis by only focusing on what happens after people go to prison. We must help stop the problem before it starts.

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Entertainment

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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.

Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge[+]
TMZ | Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:30 UTC

Lots of dresses in the news. Lupita's got stolen, but then recovered. And who can forget that really ugly dress -- whatever color it is. So we gotta ask

Bruce Jenner -- Lesson Not Learned ... Talking on Cell Phone While Driving[+]
TMZ | Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:30 UTC

Bruce Jennerisn't helping his cause any ... as authorities mull over whether to prosecute him for vehicular manslaughter, he was tooling around L.A.

Will Smiths Friday Is Out Of Focus Late Night Box Office Estimates[+]
Deadline Hollywood | Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:18 UTC

2:18AM: Will Smith’s latest film Focus,a romance con-artist noir starring Margot Robbie, is set to post a $6.76M Friday per industry estimates. That’s one of the actor’s lowest opening days, charting just below the $7.1M first day of his

Calvin Klein -- We Never Said Lupita's Oscars Dress was Real[+]
TMZ | Sat Feb 28, 2015 09:00 UTC

It's turning into the greatest Oscar story in years. Lupita Nyong'o's stolen Oscar dress -- which was reportedly worth between $150,000 and $10 MILLION --

'American Horror Story' Star Ben Woolf -- Ryan Murphy And Network Cover Memorial Expenses[+]
TMZ | Sat Feb 28, 2015 08:50 UTC

Chad Johnson -- Hire Me On 'Fashion Police' ... Yes, I'm Serious[+]
TMZ | Sat Feb 28, 2015 08:45 UTC

With Kelly Osbourne quitting

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Science

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

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....

UN climate panel charts next steps Nature
IPCC prepares for new leadership and plans another assessment of climate science.....

Virtual Reality Can Make You Forget Pain LiveScience.com
It may not be too long, however, until patients will be able to ward off their agonies simply by playing virtual reality games.....

It's Time to Fix Outdated Vaccine Trials LiveScience.com
Research in humans is a crucial part of our medical system. We need to be able to test that vaccines and drugs are safe and effective in people before they are rele....

Leonard Nimoy's Impact On NASA and ESA - Astronauts Reflect | Video Space.com
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke and ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano talk about the inspiration that Star Trek's Mr. Spock delivered to humanity's on-going mission to explor....

'Miles From Tomorrowland' Consulted By NASA, Space Architect | Video Space.com
The creators of the Disney series reached out to experts in space and science to develop ideas on what the technologies of the future will look like for their space....

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Top Tech Headlines

Is Car Tech Causing 'Upgrade Envy'? PC Magazine | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:15 UTC
Once most drivers get a taste of advanced in-cabin tech, they are willing to trade in their older vehicles to get it.....

iCloud Apps Welcome Windows, Not Android Information Week | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:06 UTC
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers are now accessible to Windows users, even if they don't also have an Apple device.....

Why Greece Should Not Switch To Bitcoin TechCrunch | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:00 UTC
In some discussions about Greece exiting the euro, it has been suggested that Greece should swap the euro for bitcoin. At first glance, bitcoin may appear to......

I Never Realized I Need A Bluetooth Wallet Gizmodo | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:00 UTC
When a new Kickstarter launches for an everyday item with (Bluetooth/NFC/WiFi/solar panels/CNC'd aluminium unibody -- delete as appropriate) capabilities on boa....

Huawei ad mistakenly reveals new Android Wear smartwatch The Verge | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:52 UTC
It looks like Huawei has let the cat out of the bag with an advertisement placed at Barcelona's El Prat airport. The ad, first spotted by Android Central, makes....

5 shows you need to stream this weekend Digital Trends | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:45 UTC
How are you going to get through this week? By pulling up your favorite streaming service and queueing the finest films and TV shows available now. Up this week: Ho....

Elon Musk plans to plonk first urban Hyperloop subsonic tube in California The Register | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:40 UTC
Construction to begin in 2016, apparently Billionaire space baron Elon Musk has inked a deal with land developers in California to allow his company to begin instal....

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TV News - US/International (All Markets)

2 men shot dead after altercation at Toronto McDonald's CTV News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:47 UTC
Two men are dead after an altercation led to a security guard opening fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Torontos east end early Saturday.....

SKA project on track: Pandor SABC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:46 UTC
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says they are meeting their deadlines with the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project. ....

State laments lack of planning around urbanisation SABC | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:45 UTC
Government has lamented lack of forward planning to deal with what it says is a massive influx of people into cities.....

Home of Netanyahu's ex-custodian reportedly broken into i24 News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:43 UTC
Menny Naftali alleges intruders were looking for documents linked to lawsuit against Netanyahu estate - Benjamin Netanyahu, Menny Naftali....

Upstate New York towns consider seceding to Pa. Conklin Supervisor Jim Finch and other local officials talking about redrawing the Keystone. WKBW | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:43 UTC
Conklin Supervisor Jim Finch and other local officials talking about redrawing the Keystone State's border don't really expect it to happen. But members of ....

In Algeria, women 'imams' battle Islamist radicalization i24 News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:42 UTC
'Mourshidates' aim to distance women from radical al-Qaida, Islamic State-linked hate preachers - Islamists, Algeria....

Iran shrugs off Netanyahu bid to block nuclear deal i24 News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:42 UTC
Netanyahu's 'effort is fruitless and it should not be an impediment to an agreement': Zarif - Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran's ....

Egyptian court rules Hamas political wing a terror group i24 News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:41 UTC
Egypt ruled Hamas' armed wing, Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, a 'terrorist' group in late January - Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt, ....

Iraq reopens Baghdad museum 12 years after looting i24 News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:41 UTC
Reopening a response to destruction of priceless archeological artifacts by Islamic State jihadists in Mosul - Iraq, Mosul, Islamic State....

Jailed Kurdish leader in Turkey urges PKK to lay down arms Al Arabiya | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:40 UTC
The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workersrsquo; Party (PKK) on Saturday urged the separatists to take a ldquo;historicrdquo; decision to lay down....

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Canada

2 men shot dead after altercation at Toronto McDonald's CTV News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:47 UTC
Two men are dead after an altercation led to a security guard opening fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Torontos east end early Saturday.....

Dorkapalooza: Why golf is harder with money on the line and Alex Ovechkin is a clutch player National Post | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:41 UTC
Michael Lewis said he was kind of surprised to discover that there were athletes there who were intellectually curious....

Why NHL deadline deals are cause for optimism or alarm National Post | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:40 UTC
From Goring to Gaborik, some have made visionaries of the GMs who dealt for them. From Campoli to Clowe, some have backfired on the architects....

Blue Jays' Jose Bautista likes to see teammates get mad when they lose National Post | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:39 UTC
Jose Bautista stressed that the issue is not that big of a deal.....

Family, supporters gather for Elijah Marsh funeral CTV News | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:21 UTC
A funeral will be held today for a three-year-old Toronto boy whose death last week touched the hearts of Canadians across the country.....

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Top News Wires

Activist calls Nemtsov murder 'blow to Russia's future' Reuters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:45 UTC
Russian opposition leader Sergei Mitrokhin says the killing of Boris Nemtsov is a blow to Russia's future, as the national flag is draped over a makeshift memor....

Hyundai recalls 263,000 cars due to power-steering problem AP | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:39 UTC
NEW YORK (AP) Hyundai is recalling about 263,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because a sensor problem could cause drivers to lose power-assisted steering. The comp....

Warren Buffett says Berkshire has 'right person' as heir Reuters | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:36 UTC
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett told investors on Saturday that Berkshire Hathaway Inc had found his successor, giving more details than ever about the heir to....

Herbalife cuts pay of CEO Johnson 36 percent after missed targets Reuters Canada | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:33 UTC
BOSTON (Reuters) - Herbalife Ltd cut the pay of Chief Executive Michael Johnson 36 percent for 2014 after the nutrition and weight loss company failed to meet perf....

Florida police chief fired for arrest in prostitution sting AP | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:33 UTC
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) A South Florida police chief has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a prostitute. Stephen Johnson of the Miami Gardens Police was jail....

N.Y. Knicks veteran Anthony Mason dead at age 48 UPI | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:27 UTC
Amy R. ConnollyNEW YORK, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Anthony Mason, a former 13-year NBA veteran forward, died Saturday after having a heart attack earlier this month. He was ....

Clock ticking as MLS and union face crunch talks Reuters Canada | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:17 UTC
MIAMI (Reuters) - Major League Soccer and its players face showdown talks on Sunday in a last-ditch bid to avoid a strike and a delay to the start of its 20th seaso....

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Top Business News

Hyundai Motor America Recalls 204,768 Cars Due to Power Steering Bloomberg | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:37 UTC

Buffett explains his Tesco mistake as he lists Berkshire's 15 biggest holdings Marketwatch.com | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:26 UTC
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) Warren Buffett called himself out in his annual letter to shareholders Saturday for dawdling in unloading his investment in U.K. supermarket....

Keanu Reeves's excellent motorcycle adventure Marketwatch.com | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:26 UTC
In acting class its called space work, a sort of pantomime to create the illusion of handling an object that isnt there, like smoking an invisible cigarette. Keanu ....

Warren Buffett defends Berkshire's conglomerate structure — and fires a huge shot at private equity Business Insider | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:21 UTC
Warren Buffett thinks that if you're selling a company, you should probably be selling it to him.....

Former NBA Player Knick Anthony Mason Dies at 48 Wall Street Journal | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:17 UTC
Former New York Knick Anthony Mason died early Saturday morning, weeks after he was taken to a hospital with heart troubles, a team spokesman confirmed. Mason was 4....

Egypt Sentences Four Muslim Brotherhood Members to Death Wall Street Journal | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:12 UTC
An Egyptian court sentenced four members of the Muslim Brotherhood to death and many among its leadership to life in prison, while another court banned Hamas.....

Warren Buffett Releases Monster 43-Page Half-Century Letter To Berkshire Faithful Zero Hedge | Sat Feb 28, 2015 14:56 UTC
The day the Buffet ....

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US Newspapers: National

Florida police chief fired for arrest in prostitution sting Washington Post
A South Florida police chief has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a prostitute.....

Nemtsov Planned to Reveal Russian Links to Ukraine Conflict: Poroshenko NY Times
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Saturday Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was murdered because he planned to disclose evidence of Russia....

Activists Say Al-Qaida Fighters Overrun Syrian Rebel Bases NY Times
Activists and local residents say intense clashes between a Western-backed rebel group and al-Qaida's Syrian affiliate have killed at least 20 fighters on the o....

Warren Buffett's letter to shareholders optimistic on 2015 USA Today
In his much-anticipated annual letter to stockholders, Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, took a moment to celebrate the golden anniversary of ....

Upstate New York towns consider seceding to Pennsylvania Washington Post
Plenty of people leave New York state but in a job-hungry stretch of upstate, folks talk about staying put and seceding to Pennsylvania.....

Poland's 'Barbie' Candidate Dashes Hope for Left's Revival NY Times
Poland's main left-wing party was once a major player. It helped bring Poland into the European Union, sent troops to Iraq and let the CIA operate a secret pris....

Dallas-area ice forces cancellation of hundreds of flights Washington Post
An overnight storm that dumped freezing rain on parts of Texas and Oklahoma has made roads treacherously slick and forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights at....

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US Local Markets

Tampa forecast: On-and-off rain most of the day Tampa Tribune
It will be cloudy and breezy with on-and-off rain most of today in the Tampa Bay area.....

Upstate New York towns consider seceding to Pa. Conklin Supervisor Jim Finch and other local officials talking about redrawing the Keystone. WKBW
Conklin Supervisor Jim Finch and other local officials talking about redrawing the Keystone State's border don't really expect it to happen. But members of ....

Portland area forecast: Sunshine, blue skies, mid-50s Oregonlive.com: The Oregonian
Although the Northwest needs it, no rain is on the horizon.....

Bayville FD rescues ice boater from Barnegat Bay Asbury Park Press
A boater who fell off into ice water was rescued by Bayville Fire Department Friday.....

Alpine skiing - Reichelt wins downhill as Austria on top again Yahoo News
- Hannes Reichelt headed an all-Austrian podium for the second week running in Saturday's shortened men's downhill at a foggy Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Reiche....

Is Khloe Kardashian Replacing Kelly Osbourne On Fashion Police? Inquisitr
Khloe Kardashian could be replacing Kelly Osbourne on Fashion Police. According to Radar Online, the reality star was rumored to be joining the show even before Kel....

Environmentalists rally in support of Cape Wind WCVB

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Africa

State laments lack of planning around urbanisation SABC
Government has lamented lack of forward planning to deal with what it says is a massive influx of people into cities.....

Not Started 0 - 0 News24

Boehner defends Netanyahu speech, rejects criticism News24
The Republican leader of the US House of Representatives is defending the invitation to the Israeli prime minister to speak to Congress about Iran.....

Mexico arrests Juarez drug cartel leader News24
Mexican police have arrested Juarez drug cartel boss Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, catching a man known as 'El Viceroy' whose gang's turf wars with enemies ....

I'm still in charge, not Grace - Mugabe News24
Zimbabwe's 91-year-old President Robert Mugabe has declared he is still in charge, dismissing speculation that his increasingly powerful wife Grace is now runni....

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Europe

Stop funding terror apologists! Charities urged to cut support to extremist-leaning groups Express | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:38 UTC
CHARITIES were being urged last night not to fund groups that support extremists like Islamic State executioner Jihadi John. ....

Glasgow Film Festival review: The generation gap The Scotsman | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:35 UTC
PLAYFUL swipes at Hollywood remember to juggle art and entertainment, writes Alistair Harkness....

Alt. Social Insurance Minister Stratoulis on Christmas bonus Athens-Macedonian Ag | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:23 UTC
Government's commitment to give the Christmas bonus to 1,262,920 pensioners will be applied, said Alternate Insurance Minister Dimitris Stratoulis ....

Two persons alleged to be Xiros' accomplices arrested Athens-Macedonian Ag | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:23 UTC
Police arrested two suspects related with convicted terrorist Christodoulos Xiros case, said police sources on Saturday....

ND leader Samaras: Mr. Tsipras should be ashamed Athens-Macedonian Ag | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:23 UTC
Mr.Tsipras should be ashamed....

Poll shows SYRIZA's comfortable lead over ND Athens-Macedonian Ag | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:22 UTC
SYRIZA leads by a wide margin over main opposition New Democracy (ND), according to an opinion poll conducted by Metron Analysis ....

MS Dhoni gives associate nations short shrift after Indias previous plight The Guardian | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:19 UTC
With a cluttered calendar, India have little interest in accommodating teams such as the United Arab Emirates, who were so ruthlessly put to the sword by MS Dhonis ....

O'Connell: I've never seen England this strong The Sun | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:14 UTC

Putin vows to bring Nemtsov killers to justice Deutsche Welle | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:14 UTC
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to find the perpetrators behind the fatal shooting of outspoken opposition politician Boris Nemtsov. World leaders have....

Associated Press: Western leaders condemn Nemtsov killing, press Kremlin KyivPost.com | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:08 UTC
Western leaders are condemning the assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and pressing the Kremlin to ensure that the killing is investigated thor....

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Middle East

Palestinian killed in blast near ruined Gaza airport The Daily Star
A young Palestinian was killed and his brother seriously wounded in an explosion on Saturday near the Gaza Strip's abandoned airport, the health ministry said.....

Home of Netanyahu's ex-custodian reportedly broken into i24 News
Menny Naftali alleges intruders were looking for documents linked to lawsuit against Netanyahu estate - Benjamin Netanyahu, Menny Naftali....

King says describing Muslims as extremists, moderates ‘completely wrong’ The Jordan Times
AMMAN Daesh terror group works by intimidations, always trying to intimidate, scare, put fear into peoples hearts, His Majesty King Abdullah has said in an intervi....

In Algeria, women 'imams' battle Islamist radicalization i24 News
'Mourshidates' aim to distance women from radical al-Qaida, Islamic State-linked hate preachers - Islamists, Algeria....

Iran shrugs off Netanyahu bid to block nuclear deal i24 News
Netanyahu's 'effort is fruitless and it should not be an impediment to an agreement': Zarif - Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran's ....

Russian opposition leader gunned down in Moscow Bahrain News Agency

Jordanian King, Russian President discuss cooperation Bahrain News Agency

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East Asia

China imposes one-year ban on ivory imports Ecns.cn

Chinese property buyers invest in Sydney suburb Ecns.cn

Greek gov't to establish new framework for long-term collaboration with China Ecns.cn
Greece's newly-elected government intends to move quickly ahead to establish a new framework for mutually profitable collaboration with China in the future, Greek F....

Encouraging talks in progress top priority for South Sudan issue: Chinese envoy Ecns.cn
On solving the issue of South Sudan, the highest priority is to encourage in a constructive way negotiations in progress between the country's major parties so that....

China eyes top four at Algarve Cup Ecns.cn
China's women's soccer team hope to better their fifth place in last year's Algarve Cup, said head coach Hao Wei on Friday.....

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South Asia

Karnataka enter Ranji Trophy final Press Trust of India
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (PTI) Karnataka today showed why theyare a champion side as they outplayed a young Mumbai team by112 runs to enter the final of the Ranji Trophy c....

'GST, Sops in Rural Sector Will Boost FMCG Industry' New Indian Express
FMCG, retail sector welcomed the Budget proposal to introduce GST from April next year, saying the move will give a big fillip to the industry.....

Sports gets substantial hike in annual budget Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) The Ministry of Youth Affairs andSports today got a hike of around Rs 384 crore in the budgetfor 2015-16, presented by Finance Minister....

Afghan Avalanche Death Toll Rises amid Rescue New Indian Express
Severe weather has affected at least 18 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces. Nationwide, well over 200 people have died.....

Footwear Industry: Duty Cut to Help Competitiveness New Indian Express
Budget proposal to reduce excise duty on footwear with leather uppers, having retail price of over 1K welcomed by the industry.....

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South East Asia

Egyptian court lists Hamas as terrorist organisation Malay Mail Online
CAIRO, Feb 28 An Egyptian court listed the Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organisation, judicial and security sources said today, one month after a judge l....

Additional blind-spot mirrors for buses, heavy goods vehicles to improve safety Today Online
SINGAPORE - Heavy goods vehicles and buses will soon need to have additional blind-spot mirrors to enhance road safety. Such vehicles typically have higher windscre....

Guests to feast on elephant at Mugabes 91st birthday bash Malay Mail Online
VICTORIA FALLS, Feb 28 Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe today celebrated his 91st birthday with a lavish bash attended by thousands of ruling party faithful.Crow....

PM Lee recovering well: ESM Goh Channel NewsAsia
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is recovering well, nearly two weeks after his surgery to treat prostate cancer, says Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on the s....

Dozens dead as al-Qaeda in Syria takes rebel base, says monitor Malay Mail Online
BEIRUT, Feb 28 Al-Qaedas Syria affiliate today drove US-backed rebels out of a strategic northern military base in fierce fighting that left dozens dead, a monitor....

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Oceania

Top legislature wraps up bimonthly session Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:46 UTC

China imposes one-year ban on ivory imports Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:43 UTC

Chinese property buyers invest in Sydney suburb Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:40 UTC

Helicopter goes down at Archerfield Airport Courier Mail | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:37 UTC
TWO people have escaped a helicopter crash with minor injuries.....

Greek gov't to establish new framework for long-term collaboration with China Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:36 UTC
Greece's newly-elected government intends to move quickly ahead to establish a new framework for mutually profitable collaboration with China in the future, Greek F....

Encouraging talks in progress top priority for South Sudan issue: Chinese envoy Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:36 UTC
On solving the issue of South Sudan, the highest priority is to encourage in a constructive way negotiations in progress between the country's major parties so that....

China eyes top four at Algarve Cup Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:35 UTC
China's women's soccer team hope to better their fifth place in last year's Algarve Cup, said head coach Hao Wei on Friday.....

China to play England in April for women's World Cup warmup Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:34 UTC
China will play a women's World Cup warmup match against England in April before this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup, the FA announced on Friday.....

Asia's first girl-and-boy polar bear twins turns four Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:32 UTC

China reports rising wild panda population Ecns.cn | Sat Feb 28, 2015 15:32 UTC
There are 1,864 giant pandas living in wild in China, 268 or 16.8 percent more than the previous survey period ending 2003, official data showed on Saturday.....

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