Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Google News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--9/12/15

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Former Tennis Star James Blake on Mistaken Arrest: Cop Shouldn't Get Badge Back

NBCNews.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
The former tennis pro who was shoved to the ground and arrested in a case of mistaken identity was embarrassed by the incident - and said he hopes the police officer involved never gets his badge back.

Asylum seekers get a result but it's not over yet

Budapest Times - ‎14 hours ago‎
Illegális bevándorlás - Migránsok az M1-es autópályán After several hundred migrants set off by foot on Friday afternoon from Budapest's Keleti station westward with the intention of going to Germany, the Hungarian, Austrian and German governments ...

Mecca crane collapse: Saudi king says findings will be made public

BBC News - ‎26 minutes ago‎
Saudi Arabia's King Salman says the results of an an investigation into why a crane collapsed in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, killing at least 107 people, will be made public.

Progress made against fast-moving California wildfire

USA TODAY - ‎1 hour ago‎
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A wildfire that grew rapidly over two days in Northern California was about 10% contained Saturday as firefighters continue to battle the blaze that forced some residents to evacuate their homes.

Person of interest in Arizona shootings not 'prime suspect'

Reuters - ‎18 minutes ago‎
A 19-year-old Arizona man who was questioned as a person of interest in the Phoenix area's spate of highway shootings is not the prime suspect and the investigation continues, authorities said on Saturday.

Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership contest and vows "fightback"

BBC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
Jeremy Corbyn has promised to lead a Labour "fightback" after being elected the party's new leader by a landslide. The veteran left-winger got almost 60% of more than 400,000 votes cast, trouncing his rivals Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall.

Why Georgia Democrats are unlikely to abandon Hillary Clinton

Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - ‎9 hours ago‎
“When she then turns to South Carolina and the rest of the Southeast states, that's really when she clinches the nomination,” said DuBose Porter, chairman of the Georgia Democratic party. “I think [the firewall] is very real.” But wait, you say. Didn't ...
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Google Partners with Twitter, Pinterest, and WordPress Blogs for Instant Articles

I4U News - ‎15 hours ago‎
The technology giant is working with tech companies like Twitter and Pinterest to show “instant articles” on mobile phones.
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Merkel Says Allowing Migrants Into Germany 'Right Thing To Do'

NPR - ‎4 hours ago‎
Germany's southern city of Munich was expecting 10,000 migrants to arrive by train in a single day, with officials saying that 40,000 in all could arrive in the next few days.
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Syriza: Jeremy Corbyn's victory gives hope to the people of Europe, says ...

The Independent - ‎7 hours ago‎
In a statement Syriza praised Mr Corbyn for his active profile in anti-austerity politics and said he had played and active part in their own political struggle.
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India restaurant blast in Madhya Pradesh kills 89

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
At least 89 people have been killed in a powerful explosion that tore through a restaurant in Petlawad in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, officials say.

Nadia Jones death: Five arrested in Cardiff murder probe

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
Five men have been arrested in a murder investigation which was launched after a woman's body was found in Cardiff. The body of Nadia Jones, 38, was found in her flat in Tremorfa on Friday.

Van lands on roof after Devon village bridge crash

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
A van landed on its roof in a river after the driver crashed and went over the concrete barriers of a bridge. The driver, who has not been named, was still behind the wheel when it landed in two feet of water in Avonwick, Devon at about 05:00 BST.

Kenya Mau Mau memorial funded by UK unveiled

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
At the scene: Anne Soy, BBC News, Nairobi. Many of the veterans and their families who crowded into Nairobi's Uhuru Park were clad in red T-shirts printed with the words "shujaa wa Mau Mau", meaning "heroes of Mau Mau", the underground movement that ...

Air, land and lake rescue for Powys off-road bikers

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
A party of off-road motorcyclists have been led to safety in an operation involving mountain rescue teams, a rescue helicopter and finally a boat.

Nigeria bomb blast hits Yola camp for Boko Haram refugees

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
At least three people have died when a bomb exploded at a camp in north-eastern Nigeria for people who have fled their homes because of the Boko Haram Islamist insurgency.

'Clarity' call over A417 Air Balloon roundabout funding

BBC News - ‎5 hours ago‎
Fears have been raised by the county council that improvements to a busy Cotswolds roundabout are being delayed indefinitely. Gloucestershire county councillor Paul Hodgkinson has called for "clarity about when the works will start" on the A417 ...

Hundreds march through York in support of refugees

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
Hundreds of people have taken part in a "York says refugees welcome here" rally in the city centre. The march began at about 14:15 BST in St Helen's Square before making its way to York Minster.

Egypt's Cabinet Resigns Days After Detention of Former Minister

Wall Street Journal - ‎10 hours ago‎
CAIRO—Egypt's cabinet resigned Saturday in an unanticipated move that comes after one of the ministers was accused last week of corruption.

Germany's Merkel sees need to cooperate with Russia on Syria

Reuters - ‎5 hours ago‎
BERLIN Germany and other western European powers need to work with Russia as well as the United States to solve the crisis in Syria, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday.

'Chinese' man sought over Bangkok bombing

Sky News Australia - ‎34 minutes ago‎
Thai police have said an arrest warrant has been issued for a 'Chinese' man over last month's deadly Bangkok blast, backtracking after they earlier identified the suspect as a member of the country's Uighur minority.

Train derails, killing two tourists in northern India

New Zealand Herald - ‎56 minutes ago‎
Derailed Kalka-Shimla toy train is seen near Parwanoo on September 12, 2015 in India. Photo / Getty Images. Two female British tourists have been killed and seven injured in northern India after a chartered train derailed, say police.

Saudi Arabia says it has taken in 2.5 million Syrians since conflict began

Sacramento Bee - ‎5 hours ago‎
Saudi Arabia says it has taken in about 2.5 million Syrians since the conflict began, its first official response to suggestions that oil-rich Gulf states should do more to address the plight of Syrian refugees.

Trump's Video With Ukraine Conference Is Ridiculously Awkward

Daily Caller - ‎Sep 11, 2015‎
Except when there's technical difficulties. Then all bets are off. As was the case with this incredibly strange interview he had with a pro-Ukraine conference.

Residents of Battered Cizre Emerge After Turkey Lifts Curfew

Voice of America - ‎1 hour ago‎
Residents of the southeastern Turkish city of Cizre are emerging to scenes of destruction after authorities lifted a nine-day curfew imposed for an operation against Kurdish militants.

NY woman charged in kayak death tells detective in interrogation video she ...

Fox News - ‎1 hour ago‎
GOSHEN, N.Y. - The New York woman charged with killing her fiance by sabotaging his kayak during a ride on the Hudson River told a detective she wanted him dead, according to footage of the interrogation.

Like Trump, Ben Carson has surged ahead by being a non-politician

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
ST. LOUIS - Ben Carson likes to tell a joke about how his fellow conservatives, his silent majority, can get out the vote. He told one version of it at a speech in Conroe, Tex.

Missouri mom charged after kids found living in crate, cave

Chron.com - ‎50 minutes ago‎
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A 24-year-old mother is in custody Saturday after her two young children were found barefoot, dirty and living in a wooden shipping crate in an underground cave on the eastern edge of Kansas City, Missouri.

Horrific details emerge in family murder-suicide in Lake Minnetonka home

Minneapolis Star Tribune - ‎54 minutes ago‎
Video (01:00) : Police say all five members of the Short family died of apparent gunshot wounds inside their home in Greenwood, Minn.

Tech company: No indication that Clinton's e-mail server was 'wiped'

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
The company that managed Hillary Rodham Clinton's private e-mail server said it has “no knowledge of the server being wiped,” the strongest indication to date that tens of thousands of e-mails that Clinton has said were deleted could be recovered.

Boy, 13, Charged With Assault for Allegedly Kissing Girl, 14, Against Her Will

ABC News - ‎52 minutes ago‎
A 13-year-old Maryland boy is accused of grabbing a 14-year-old girl and kissing her against her will, police said, and the boy claims the event stemmed from a dare.

Cuomo aide still critical; video of NYC shooting suspects aired

Reuters - ‎7 hours ago‎
NEW YORK A top aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo who was wounded by a stray bullet on Monday is still in critical condition, officials said on Saturday, after police released surveillance video of two armed suspects fleeing the scene of the shooting.

Federal Reserve to leave door open for interest rate rise despite 'Black ...

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎5 hours ago‎
The world's most powerful central bank will signal that it is still on course to raise its interest rates this year, despite the market turbulence of recent weeks.

EU deal on financial transactions tax 'within reach': Moscovici

Reuters - ‎5 hours ago‎
LUXEMBOURG Political agreement is close on a tax on financial transactions after talks on Saturday between finance ministers of the 11 European Union countries willing to introduce the levy, EU Economics Commissioner Pierre Moscovici told reporters.

Big Banks Close to $1.9B Settlement in Price-Fixing Case

ABC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
Twelve major banks have tentatively agreed to pay $1.87 billion to settle allegations that they colluded to fix prices and lock out competitors in the market for insurance-like products widely traded before the financial crisis, according to a lawyer ...

Long Time Yahoo CMO Kathy Savitt Leaves For The STX Movie Studio

The Market Business - ‎21 minutes ago‎
The executive who expanded Yahoo's ambitious efforts to make itself a digital media force is leaving the company after some of its recent projects have struggled to gain attention from viewers and advertisers.

Governor Rick Snyder Meets With Japanese Auto Companies In Bid To Boost ...

Immortal News - ‎28 minutes ago‎
In an attempt to reel in Japanese companies and boost Michigan's automotive industry, Governor Rick Snyder and a delegation reportedly met with Japanese companies with ties to the industry, the Associated Press reported via WILX News 10.

In the midst of The federal investigation, United Airlines CEO Smisek resigns

The Market Business - ‎40 minutes ago‎
Jeff Smisek, the company's CEO and chairman, stepped down “in connection with the company's previously disclosed internal investigation related to the federal investigation associated with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,” the company ...

Stocks on Trader's Radar: AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV), Mylan NV (NASDAQ:MYL), News ...

wsnewspublishers - ‎Sep 10, 2015‎
AbbVie, declared the launch of the voting contest phase of its annual AbbVie CF Scholarship program. The public is encouraged to visit www.

iPhone pre-orders: Sold-out in China in 12 hours

Fortune - ‎3 hours ago‎
The rose gold iPhone 6S Plus was the first to go. Apple Store shipping dates as of September 12th, 12:00 PM PDT. Link: iPhone 6s Pre-Order Tracker.

How to prepare your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch for iOS 9

CNET - ‎4 hours ago‎
With iOS 9 set for release on September 16, now's a good time to get your devices ready for the update. Mobile. September 12, 201511:00 AM PDT.

Dell's next XPS 12 looks like the Microsoft Surface rival

The Market Business - ‎46 minutes ago‎
Dell's already makes one of the best Windows laptops you can buy, and now it seems the company is working up its own rival for Microsoft's Surface tablet.

FCC warns Lyft, FNB over robocalls and automated texts

The Next Digit - ‎1 hour ago‎
The US Federal Communications Commission has accused the San-Francisco based transport service company Lyft for Violation of its Terms and Conditions.

Paul Walker's daughter launches foundation

USA TODAY - ‎27 minutes ago‎
Saturday would have been the 42nd birthday of The Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker and his daughter, Meadow found a good way to mark the occasion.

Don't call The Martian star Donald Glover if you get lost in space

Entertainment Weekly - ‎2 hours ago‎
Donald Glover had to learn a lot of science for his role in Ridley Scott's space epic The Martian, but you might not want to rely on him should you actually find yourself stranded out in the universe.

Jimmy Fallon asks Donald Trump if he's ever apologized...ever

CBS News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Last Updated Sep 12, 2015 9:08 AM EDT. It was the ultimate Donald Trump spectacle. There were lights, cameras, a little action and, certainly, millions of viewers.

TIFF 2015: 'I'd clap at my butt, too,' says Sandra Bullock

Toronto Sun - ‎20 minutes ago‎
As a Hollywood celebrity, Sandra Bullock has seen her tumultuous private life paraded in the media as public entertainment. Through it all, the 51-year-old Virginian has maintained a remarkably healthy sense of humour and shown herself to be ...

Flavia Pennetta defeats Roberta Vinci to win 2015 US Open title

SI.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Brava to Pennetta your (unlikely) 2015 U.S. Open champion. The favorite to win the match played like it, overcoming some initial nerves, dictating points and then front-running after winning a tight first set.

No. 1 Novak Djokovic, No. 2 Roger Federer will face off for US Open title

SI.com - ‎5 hours ago‎
NEW YORK - After dominating their semifinals matches on Friday, No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Roger Federer will meet in the 2015 U.S. Open final on Sunday. Djokovic beat defending champion Marin Cilic 6–0, 6–1, 6–2 in just 85 minutes. Federer ...

Flavia Pennetta announces retirement immediately after winning 2015 US Open

SB Nation - ‎59 minutes ago‎
Winning the 2015 US Open must have been an amazing moment for Flavia Pennetta, but it pales in comparison to what she did immediately after.

US Open 2015 Day 12: Serena's Grand Slam halted

Wimbledon - ‎8 hours ago‎
Williams had won her previous 33 Grand Slam matches, her previous 26 US Open contests and the last 49 hard court matches in the USA.

Michigan gets first win in Jim Harbaugh era with rout of Oregon State

Los Angeles Times - ‎36 minutes ago‎
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Jim Harbaugh refused to make it about him. Bo Schembechler would've been proud. Harbaugh was a winner in his home debut as Michigan's coach thanks in large part to De'Veon Smith's 126 yards rushing and three touchdowns that ...

Auburn avoids near-epic upset to 40-point underdog Jacksonville State

Los Angeles Times - ‎58 minutes ago‎
Jacksonville State, for roughly 57 minutes, seemingly did everything it could to win. And then, everything it could to lose. The 40-point underdog Gamecocks stood at the brink of an epic upset Saturday at No.

Boston College routs Howard 76-0

USA TODAY - ‎2 hours ago‎
BOSTON (AP) - Boston College coach Steve Addazio reached the point where he wanted it to end. He can hardly be blamed with the work he has to get ready for No.

'Man Cannot Fly in the House of Mutombo'

The Atlantic - ‎28 minutes ago‎
More than his All-Star appearances, scattered playoff glories, or his myriad defensive records, Dikembe Mutombo, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, will known—nay, cherished—for his finger wag.

Salmonella outbreak linked to Chipotle

Morning Ticker - ‎27 minutes ago‎
Chipotle restaurants are under the microscope as Minnesota health officials report that 45 people have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak that links back to them.

School Lunch Study Finds Longer Lunches Are Healthier For Students

Immortal News - ‎53 minutes ago‎
When pressed for time, students were found to be more likely to skip the healthy options on their plate such as fruit and vegetables.

Study Found Resveratrol Can Help Combat Alzheimer's Disease

The Market Business - ‎56 minutes ago‎
A small study has found that resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes, red wine and dark chocolate, may help treat Alzheimer's disease.

Study: High Blood Pressure Treatments Too Weak

USA TODAY - ‎2 hours ago‎
A new study announced by the NIH Friday says that the commonly-accepted target of 140 for high blood pressure patients is not enough.

Study: Fossil fuel burn-off will submerge US cities

USA TODAY - ‎3 hours ago‎
If the globe continues its unabated use of fossil fuels, global sea levels will swamp populous regions much sooner than previously anticipated, a new study out Friday found.

Watch Sunday's Partial Solar Eclipse Live in Webcast

Discovery News - ‎5 hours ago‎
A partial solar eclipse will darken the skies above southern Africa early Sunday (Sept. 13), and the entire world can watch the spectacle live online.

Climate Change: Southern Ocean Recovers Ability To Absorb More Greenhouse ...

Headlines & Global News - ‎51 minutes ago‎
The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, had absorbed 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide in 2011, twice the amount registered in 1990.

Latest Images from Dawn spacecraft offer clear view of bright spots on Ceres

NYC Today - ‎Sep 11, 2015‎
Lately, NASA Dawn spacecraft has provided images that give even better view of bright spots present on dwarf planet Ceres. Pictures of the dwarf planet Ceres have been taken earlier as well, but the latest ones provides better and clear viewing of the ...

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