Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Google News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--11/21/15--in New York

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Brussels on highest alert as Belgian officials warn of 'serious and imminent ...

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
BRUSSELS - The government abruptly shut down the city's subway system, canceled sporting events and warned residents to avoid crowded places, as Belgium placed the capital on maximum alert Saturday, citing a “serious and imminent” threat of attack.

Hotel Attack in Mali Is a Setback in Fight Against Extremism

New York Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
BAMAKO, Mali - The terrorists chose carefully: There are nearly always French, Russian and even a few American visitors to be found in the hotel restaurant, around the pool, in the health club or on the thin black-leather sofas of the glass-fronted ...

Election Day: Gov. Hopeful Vitter Trails In Deep-Red Louisiana

Huffington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
<span class='image-component__caption' itemprop="caption">Sen Bill Clark via Getty Images Sen. David Vitter, R-La.

Hillary Clinton knew American Mali terrorist attack victim

CNN - ‎3 hours ago‎
Washington (CNN) Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday mourned the lone identified American Mali terrorist attack victim, whom she knew from her Senate days.

Donald Trump says he “absolutely” wants a database of Syrian refugees

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- After two days of confusion over whether or not Donald Trump wants to set up a database of Muslims living in the United States, the candidate explained his stance during a political rally on Saturday morning.

22-Year-old Pregnant Bronx Woman Fatally Stabbed by Woman Who Claimed the ...

People Magazine - ‎3 hours ago‎
A 22-year-old pregnant Bronx woman was fatally stabbed Friday afternoon - the victim of a possible baby-snatching, according to multiple reports - but her child survived.

Top Federal Reserve official says USA economy has held up despite adverse

TheNewsOracle.com (blog) - ‎13 hours ago‎
Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, who has said in previous speeches that he did not want to raise rates this year, said Thursday that he is no longer focused primarily on the timing of liftoff but instead on pressing for ...
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American terror victim in Mali was a friend of Hillary Clinton

Daily Mail - ‎29 minutes ago‎
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday mourned the death of the American Mali terrorist attack victim whom she revealed was her friend.
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US House Of Representatives Defy President Obama; Passes Bill Against Syrian

TheNewsOracle.com (blog) - ‎16 hours ago‎
The legislative measure passed 289-137 despite threats from the White House promising to veto the bill which would significantly slow down the time for refugees to gain entry into the United States.
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At refugee center in Malaysia, Obama calls on US to welcome the 'forgotten'

Los Angeles Times - ‎25 minutes ago‎
President Obama speaks with a young girl as he tours the Dignity for Children Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.
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Russia gives Paris 'solidarity puppy'

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
Moscow has announced it will be sending a puppy to Paris, in a show of solidarity following the recent terror attacks in the French capital.

Teenager appears in court over Dulwich school stabbings

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
A 15-year-old boy has been remanded in youth detention after being charged over the stabbing of two pupils at a school in Dulwich.

Paris attacks: Europe ponders security challenge

BBC News - ‎20 hours ago‎
There was applause for the French security services and police in the National Assembly on Thursday when it was announced that they had caught - and killed - the planner of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud.

Basic state pension set to rise to £119.30 a week

BBC News - ‎21 hours ago‎
The basic state pension is set for its biggest rise in real terms since 2001, the Treasury has said. Chancellor George Osborne will confirm the increase to £119.30 a week from April 2016 in next week's Spending Review.

'Dangerous' mental health patient Reece Burton sought by police

BBC News - ‎14 hours ago‎
A "dangerous" mental health patient who disappeared from a psychiatric clinic in London is being sought by police. Reece Burton, 25, was being held at the North London Clinic in Enfield after being convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent and ...

Woman, 76, tied up in 'distressing' Dumfries house robbery

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
A 76-year-old woman was tied up by two men who broke into her home and stole cash and jewellery. It happened at about 00:05 at her house in East Cluden Village in Dumfries.

West Belfast: Father and son on death threats charges

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
A father and son accused of threatening to kill a man who was shot in the head in west Belfast have appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court.

Fraser Hart jewellers Milton Keynes: 'High-value' burglary

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
A "high-value burglary" has taken place at a jewellery shop in central Milton Keynes, police say. Thieves broke into Fraser Hart, in Silbury Arcade, about 03:30 GMT and caused "extensive damage" to the shop and surrounding area.

Bangladesh executes two opposition leaders for 1971 war crimes

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
DHAKA Bangladesh executed two opposition leaders on Sunday for war crimes committed during the 1971 war to break away from Pakistan, a senior police official said, in a move likely to draw an angry reaction from supporters.

Cameroon: At least 6 killed in suspected Boko Haram suicide bombings

CNN - ‎2 hours ago‎
Yaounde, Cameroon (CNN) Four suicide bombers blew themselves up in a northern Cameroonian town near the Nigerian border Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring about 12 others, a Cameroonian military spokesman said.

At refugee center in Malaysia, Obama calls on US to welcome the 'forgotten'

Los Angeles Times - ‎25 minutes ago‎
President Obama speaks with a young girl as he tours the Dignity for Children Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday. The girl was rescued from traffickers after being separated from her family as they fled Myanmar and will be resettled in ...

Fox Glacier crash: Weather hampers recovery efforts

New Zealand Herald - ‎17 minutes ago‎
Mitch Gameren and six tourists died when his helicopter slammed into Fox Glacier. Photo / Greymouth Star. Recovery teams are on standby at Fox Glacier this morning awaiting an opportunity to get to the site of yesterday's helicopter crash.

Stabbing Assault Wounds 4 Israelis

New York Times - ‎52 minutes ago‎
JERUSALEM - Four Israelis, including a 13-year-old girl, were stabbed and wounded in southern Israel on Saturday before the assailant fled, setting off a manhunt, the police said.

UN Security Council Approves Resolution Urging Countries to Combat Islamic State

New York Times - ‎20 hours ago‎
The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution, drafted by France, calling on countries around the world to take “all necessary measures” to fight the Islamic State.

The Latest: Italy: Muslims Protest Attackers' Abuse of Islam

New York Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
BRUSSELS - The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local): 8:05 p.m.. Hundreds of Muslims living in Italy have demonstrated in Rome and Milan against the "abuse" of Islam by those who carried out the attacks in Paris and Mali.

Parts of Midwest hit by heavy snow as holiday travel looms

USA TODAY - ‎39 minutes ago‎
More than a foot of snow fell on parts of the Midwest on Saturday in the first significant wintry storm of the season, creating hazardous driving conditions for travelers gearing up for Thanksgiving treks.

Minneapolis Protesters Vow to Stay Outside Police Station

ABC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Mica Grimm, with Black Lives Matter Minneapolis, listens as NAACP youth director Stephen Green speaks at a makeshift memorial for Jamar Clark near Plymouth Avenue, Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.

Report examines events in fatal Washington state wildfire

Miami Herald - ‎1 hour ago‎
An initial report looking into the deaths of three firefighters in a rapidly expanding wildfire in Washington state says their engine crashed on a winding dirt road and was engulfed in flames.

Mississippi republicans literally drew straws to break an election tie

Business Insider - ‎4 hours ago‎
Election Tiebreaker draw straws AP Photo/Rogelio V. SolisRep. Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, displays the card case that contained the winning green straw chosen during a blind lot pull between himself and Republican challenger Mark Tullos, Friday, Nov.

Paul Ryan's biggest early challenge: Finding a 'routine' as House speaker

Washington Post - ‎5 hours ago‎
Paul D. Ryan is a bit of a control freak: Each day should have a similar rhythm, each meeting should begin on time, each day should end like the day before.

Former Babysitter Arrested After Massachusetts Toddler's Disappearance: Police

People Magazine - ‎23 minutes ago‎
The former babysitter for a Hamilton, Massachusetts, family faces charges of kidnapping and assault and battery following allegations that she briefly abducted and then injured the family's 2-year-old daughter, local police said Saturday.

Bucs QB Jameis Winston threatens to sue CNN over documentary

ESPN - ‎6 hours ago‎
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has notified CNN that he is prepared to sue if the cable network airs a documentary about college campus rape on Sunday as scheduled, according to a letter obtained by ESPN.

The Best Walmart Black Friday Tech Deals 2015

PC Magazine - ‎1 hour ago‎
It's the most wonderful time of the year...to max out your credit card. Or is it? With Black Friday just around the corner, many of the country's top big box stores will offer big discounts on some of your favorite products.

UPDATE 1-Fed may need permanently big balance sheet, Williams says

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
(Adds quotes from Williams, monetary policy background). By Ann Saphir. BERKELEY, Calif. Nov 21 The U.S. Federal Reserve and other global central banks may need to consider new tools in a world of permanently lower interest rates, including keeping ...

UAW talks done after Ford deal passes by slim margin

Detroit Free Press - ‎1 hour ago‎
UAW talks are finally complete with Ford workers narrowly voting to approve their new four-year agreement late Friday after a nail-biting process that kept everyone guessing until the final ballots were cast and counted.

Fed will want more uncertainty on rates after hike: Bullard

Reuters - ‎Nov 20, 2015‎
FORT SMITH, Ark. The U.S. Federal Reserve will want more uncertainty surrounding possible interest rate moves on a meeting-by-meeting basis after an initial rate hike, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Friday.

Texas unemployment rate up in October to 4.4 percent

Ledger Gazette - ‎3 hours ago‎
According to the latest estimates from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate slipped a tenth of a point to 4.7 percent in October.

U.S. Stock Gains Cap Strong Week

Nasdaq - ‎6 hours ago‎
The S&P 500 posted its largest week of gains in nearly a year, boosted by health-care and technology shares. Stocks climbed higher this past week as investors shook off concerns stemming from the deadly terror attacks in Paris and Mali.

The Nation's Biggest Insurer May Cry "No Mas" on Obamacare

Motley Fool - ‎8 hours ago‎
UnitedHealth Group is cutting its financial outlook for this year and may opt out of the Affordable Care Act exchanges in 2016. Todd Campbell.

Samsung Gear VR Sold Out Online At Amazon And Best Buy

TechCrunch - ‎2 hours ago‎
If you didn't pre-order the new consumer version of Samsung Gear VR, you might have some difficulty finding it on your favorite online shopping destinations.

Microsoft Announces 10 Days of 10 Cent Deals, Xbox One Offers

NDTV - ‎15 hours ago‎
Microsoft has some sweet new deals for you as we head into the holidays particularly if you're a gamer. There are a dozen deals for different flavors of the Xbox One console itself.

Mark Zuckerberg's paternity leave: Is tech industry setting a new standard?

Christian Science Monitor - ‎4 hours ago‎
Facebook, Netflix, and other tech companies have been at the forefront of instituting family-friendly polices that encourage both mothers and fathers to take time off work after a new born.

The secret hackers trying to bring down ISIS

wtvr.com - ‎17 hours ago‎
Ghost Security Group, also known as GhostSec, is small hacker army composed of ex-military and ex-Anonymous members fighting ISIS online.

Gal Gadot Appears in First Wonder Woman Movie Photo, More Cast Members Announced

E! Online - ‎46 minutes ago‎
Gal Gadot showcases a smoldering look as Wonder Woman in the first official image from the upcoming standalone movie, the first big-screen film dedicated to the DC superhero.

Adele, Jennifer Lawrence and Her The Hunger Games Co-Stars Seen at the Same ...

E! Online - ‎1 hour ago‎
Is this a new squad in the making? Adele, equally-as-flawless starlet Jennifer Lawrence and the actress' co-stars from The Hunger Games, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson, were all spotted at the Waverly Inn restaurant in New York City on Friday night.

Disney Has Only Run Minimal Part Of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Ad Campaign ...

Comicbook.com - ‎10 minutes ago‎
Yesterday, it was reported by The Hollywood Reporter that Star Wars: The Force Awakens had sold a whopping $50M in advanced ticket sales.

Colbert's 'Late Show' has become propaganda for Democrats

New York Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
So Stephen Colbert turns out to be just as much of an a-hole as “Stephen Colbert.” Viewers have noticed. After an initial burst of interest spurred by CBS's big-bucks saturation advertising campaign for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the show's ...

Niners place Colin Kaepernick on IR

ESPN - ‎2 hours ago‎
The San Francisco 49ers placed Colin Kaepernick on injured reserve Saturday, ending the quarterback's disappointing 2015 season.

FAU vs. Florida: Live Score and Highlights

Bleacher Report - ‎34 minutes ago‎
When Florida Atlantic quarterback Jaquez Johnson's pass intended for Jenson Stoshak couldn't find the receiver's hands in the end zone, the No.

Miguel Cotto-Saul Alvarez: Pre-Fight Report Card

BoxingScene.com - ‎5 hours ago‎
There is some debate about how successful the promotion will be. There is no debate about fan hopes for what it will be in the ring.

Michigan State QB Connor Cook doesn't start vs. Buckeyes

ESPN - ‎11 minutes ago‎
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Michigan State starting quarterback Connor Cook did not start after a week of speculation regarding the health of his shoulder.

Moderate caffeine consumption during pregnancy not detrimental to baby's health

UPI.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Pregnant coffee-lovers need not despair, new research suggests moderate caffeine consumption during pregnancy does not harm a baby's future intelligence or behavioral health.

Report Highlights Concerns on Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs' in Farm Animals

ABC News - ‎Nov 19, 2015‎
Animals raised with no antibiotics are less likely to contain drug-resistant "superbug" bacteria than those routinely given antibiotics, according to a new report.

There Really Is No 'One Size Fits All' Diet Plan, According To Study

Huffington Post - ‎Nov 20, 2015‎
And that could be the reason you're not losing any weight on that diet. Headshot of Anna Almendrala Share on Pinterest. Anna Almendrala Healthy Living Senior Editor, Huffington Post.

Sleeping in Is Slowly Killing You, Study Finds

Motherboard - ‎2 hours ago‎
I can only speak for myself, but generally the best part of the weekend is getting to sleep through it. During the work week my days tend to begin with an ear-shattering alarm punting me out of dreamland and into the morning rush hour, so the ...

Thousands of tree species in shrinking Amazon threatened by deforestation ...

Fox News Latino - ‎3 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON (AP) - A first-of-its-kind examination of the Amazon's trees found that as many as half the species may be threatened with extinction or heading that way because of massive deforestation.

NASA Releases New Images Of A Day On The Dwarf Planet Pluto

International Business Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
In July 2015, the cameras on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft captured Pluto rotating over the course of a full “Pluto day.” NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI.

'Nothing we've seen before': Gigantic ice cloud spotted on Titan

USA TODAY - ‎5 hours ago‎
Brrrrr! A gigantic ice cloud spotted on Titan, one of Saturn's moons, means its southern winter will be even stronger than initially predicted, according to NASA.

What a mollusk with weird rock-lens eyes teaches us about design

Christian Science Monitor - ‎1 hour ago‎
An unusual undersea creature called the chiton could point the way for human innovation in the creation of multifunctional tools and building materials.
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