Delta CEO apologizes for 9/11 comment
Delta (DAL) apologized Wednesday for CEO Richard Anderson’s remarks, which he made on CNN’s “Quest Means Business.” “He didn’t mean to suggest the gulf carriers or their governments are linked…
The eurozone is broken. Will Greece pay the price?
But the fiscal requirements are too stringent for any of the above to work. Eighty years ago we learned from John Maynard Keynes that you don’t fight recession with fiscal…
‘Hunger Games’ Deleted Scenes Released After Fans Crack Code
Code-crackers helped hungry “Hunger Games” fans satisfy their craving for more content this week when they helped unlock deleted scenes from the blockbuster movie franchise. Read the whole story at…
Civilian Casualties in Afghan War Topped 10,000 in 2014, U.N. Says
KABUL — Last year was the deadliest for civilians caught up in Afghanistan’s war since the United Nations began keeping records in 2009, the world body said Wednesday — a…
HSBC offices raided over money laundering allegations
HSBC told ICIJ that it was making tax evasion and money laundering more difficult for its clients. “We acknowledge that the compliance culture and standards of due diligence in HSBC’s…
Nestle says it is dropping artificial flavor and color from chocolate bars
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Gaps in France’s Surveillance Are Clear; Solutions Aren’t
PARIS — Last June, Patrick Calvar, the head of France’s domestic intelligence service, faced a decision: continue surveillance on a French Islamist who had been viewed as a potential threat…
Up to speed: Latest developments on fight against ISIS
THE OFFENSIVE Close call: ISIS fighters launched a major new assault in northern Iraq, but were ultimately repelled. The fighting took place about 30 miles from Irbil, the Kurdish capital,…
Americans May See Appeal of Medical Tourism in Cuba
HAVANA — Anuja Agrawal jumped on the phone. President Obama had just announced that he would restore diplomatic relations with Cuba — and Ms. Agrawal, who runs a medical tourism…
Chill Bedevils U.S. and Israel in Iran Talks
WASHINGTON — With the Obama administration racing to negotiate the outlines of a nuclear deal with Iran by the end of March, aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel…
Coast Guard Rescues Australian Fishing Vessel In Antarctica
The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued the crew of a ship that was trapped in the Antarctic ice for nearly a week. The Antarctic Chieftain, a 207-foot Australian-flagged fishing vessel,…
Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing leader asks residents to be like ‘sheep’
“Last year was no easy ride for Hong Kong,” said the pro-Beijing leader in an official statement released Wednesday. “In the coming year, I hope that all people in Hong…
Civilian Casualties In Afghanistan Topped 10,000 In 2014, UN Reports
The number of civilians killed or wounded in fighting in Afghanistan climbed by 22 percent in 2014 to reach the highest level in five years as foreign troops concluded their…
Judge OKs Deal To End Government’s 25-Year Anti-Corruption Oversight Of Teamsters
A judge in New York has approved an agreement between the Teamsters union and the Department of Justice that ends the government’s 25-year anti-corruption oversight of the 1.4 million-member union….
Pictures Of The Day: The Best Images From Around The World On Tuesday 17th February 2015
Pictures of the day from The Huffington Post brings you the very best news and sports images from around the world, chosen and created by our own photo editors, Elliot…
Clock ticking, Greece may ask for more time
Greece is showing fresh signs of stress. GDP figures published last week showed the economy shrank in the final quarter of 2014. Government tax revenues are fast depleting, down almost…
Authorities trying to free whale tangled up in synthetic line off Hawaii
“We want it to come back to an area that is safe. It is not too easy to detangle a 40 ton animal,” said Edward Lyman, the Large Whale Entanglement…
The secret to ABC’s diverse lineup
It’s not just ABC. Fox’s “Empire,” starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, is a runaway hit. For his part, Lee is understandably thrilled with the results, especially in light…
5 things to know for your New Day – Wednesday, February 18
ISIS Under attack: ISIS fighters have launched a major new assault in northern Iraq. The fighting is taking place about 30 miles from Irbil, the Kurdish capital, and challenges Peshmerga…
Divers stumble across Israel’s biggest ever discovery of gold coins
Their chance discovery a few weeks ago led to a trove of nearly 2,000 gold coins that had languished at the bottom of the sea for about 1,000 years, the…
TripAdvisor’s picks: Best beaches in the world and the U.S.
The travel site announced 332 winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice awards for beaches Wednesday. The awards are based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews for beaches gathered…
Top 7 Myths About Daesh
The self-styled ‘Islamic State’ Group (ISIS or ISIL), the Arabic acronym for which is Daesh, is increasingly haunting the nightmares of Western journalists and security analysts. I keep seeing some…
Immigration Standoff May End With A Congressional Punt
WASHINGTON — A federal judge’s ruling halting the president’s executive actions on immigration did little to persuade either party in Congress to publicly back down from a budget standoff. Republicans…
The Unbreakable Bond: Siblings’ Lasting Impressions, Explained By Science
Remember that time when you drew on your sister’s homework (textbooks included) and afterwards she still read your favorite bedtime story? Or that other time your brother gave your favorite…
Presidents Cup in South Korea May Lack Native Sons
LOS ANGELES — The golf calendar is stuffed fuller than a pro-am goody bag, with 43 PGA Tour events, including the four majors, plus the FedEx Cup playoffs. But…
Meet the ‘rat tribe’ living in Beijing’s underground city
Together they are members of what the Chinese press unkindly refer to as the “rat tribe”people who live underground in a warren of basements and air raid shelters in Beijing….
Reddit is donating 10% of revenue to charity
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Beagle Miss P Wins Westminster Dog Show
A beagle wagging her tail a mile a minute has become America’s top dog. – The Skye finished second.
Sea Lion Pup Hitches A Ride On A Kayak In Santa Barbara Harbor
A family kayaking in Santa Barbara harbor in California on Saturday found themselves paddling with an extra passenger when a sea lion pup hopped aboard and hitched a ride. –…
Report: China building new islands in disputed waters
Satellite images from late January analyzed by IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly show that China is reclaiming a significant amount of land at three sites in the Spratly Islands, in addition…