| Body found in search for U.S. student Posted: 28 Aug 2014 09:32 AM PDT  Israel: Search for Aaron Sofer, missing since last week, leads to body in Jerusalem.
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| Kiev to reinstate military draft Posted: 28 Aug 2014 10:50 AM PDT  Ukraine announced on Thursday that it will return to mandatory conscription in the coming months as its troops battle pro-Russian insurgents in the east. "The National Security and Defence Council has decided to restart conscription in the fall (autumn)," Mykhailo Koval, deputy head of the council, said after an emergency meeting chaired by President Petro Poroshenko. Ukraine's government decided last year to switch to a contract-based professional army, ending Soviet-style bi-annual drafts in the spring and fall for men between 18 and 25.
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| Islamic State executes more than 160 Syrian troops Posted: 28 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  More than 160 Syrians killed in the latest in a string of brutal attacks by the militants.
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| Joan Rivers hospitalized after cardiac arrest Posted:  Joan Rivers has been rushed to a New York City hospital in critical condition after an emergency call that she was in cardiac arrest, according to a law enforcement source.
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| Matt Bai: Obama’s anti-doctrine doctrine Posted: 28 Aug 2014 01:49 AM PDT  Should such a thing as a foreign policy even exist?
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| Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine Posted: 28 Aug 2014 09:15 AM PDT  More than 100 Russian soldiers were killed in eastern Ukraine in a battle this month while helping pro-Russian separatists fight Ukrainian troops, two members of the Russian presidential human rights council said on Thursday, citing accounts of eye-witness and relatives of the dead. Ella Polyakova and Sergei Krivenko, both members of the council, said around 300 people were also injured in the violence on Aug. 13 near the town of Snizhnye in Donetsk Province, when a column of trucks full of ammunition they were driving was hit by a sustained volley of Grad missiles. "A column of Russian soldiers was attacked by Grad rockets and more 100 people died. Polyakova said she had also been given the same figure, of more than 100, for the number of Russian soldiers killed in the attack.
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| US experiences unexpected economic upswing Posted: 28 Aug 2014 10:49 AM PDT  Gross domestic product expanded at a 4.2% annual rate.
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| More bad news for Malaysia Airlines Posted: 28 Aug 2014 10:27 AM PDT  Crisis-stricken Malaysia Airlines said Thursday its second-quarter loss nearly doubled and forecast more red ink in the second half of the year, as two crippling air disasters sent passenger bookings tumbling. The latest results mark the sixth straight quarterly loss for Malaysia Airlines (MAS), which has struggled to stay competitive and is now in dire financial straits following the loss of MH370 and the July 18 shooting down over Ukraine of flight MH17, which killed all 298 aboard that plane. "The full financial impact of the double tragedies of MH370 and MH17 is expected to hit Malaysia Airlines in the second half of the year, where we saw a sharp decline in average weekly bookings by 33 percent immediately after the MH17 incident, with numerous flights cancelled," it said. MAS has bled money for years, losing a combined $1.3 billion over the past three calendar years before 2014, as intensifying competition from more nimble rivals like Malaysia's fast-growing budget carrier AirAsia have lured away travellers with their rock-bottom pricing.
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| Tsarnaev sister arrested over bomb threat Posted: 27 Aug 2014 05:46 PM PDT  The sister of the accused Boston Marathon bombers was arrested in New York City for threatening a woman over the phone, saying she could "put a bomb on you," police said on Wednesday. Aliana Tsarnaev, 23, sister of Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was facing charges of aggravated harassment, a New York City Police Department spokesman said. Tsarnaev, of North Bergen, New Jersey, was accused of calling a woman in New York City's Harlem neighborhood and telling her "I have people that can go over there and put a bomb on you," the spokesman said. Her brothers are accused of killing three people and wounding more than 260 after detonating pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013.
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| Jolie and Pitt marry Posted: 28 Aug 2014 06:48 AM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were married Saturday in the French hamlet of Correns, a spokesman for the couple says.
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| Australia says MH370 'may have turned south earlier than thought' Posted: 28 Aug 2014 01:43 AM PDT  The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will focus on the southern part of the existing search zone after a new clue to the plane's possible location emerged, Australia said on Thursday. Fresh information suggested the jet "may have turned south" earlier than thought, Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said. "The search area remains the same, but some of the information that we now have suggests to us that areas a little further to the south -- within the search area, but a little further to the south -- are of particular interest and priority in the search area," he said. His comments came as Australia and Malaysia inked a memorandum of understanding in Canberra over the next phase of the hunt for the plane, which disappeared on March 8 with 239 people on board en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
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| Ukraine accuses Russia of launching invasion Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:15 AM PDT  Poroshenko says the conflict is worsening as Russian-backed separatists keep up offense.
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| Ukraine President: Russian troops are in Ukraine Posted: 28 Aug 2014 04:34 AM PDT  Ukrainian President Poroshenko said on Thursday Russian forces had been "brought into Ukraine" and he called an urgent meeting of Ukraine's security and defense council to decide the next steps to take in the crisis. "I made the decision to cancel a working visit to the Republic of Turkey in connection with the rapidly deteriorating situation in Donetsk region, in particular in Amvrosiyivka and Starobesheve, as Russian troops have actually been brought into Ukraine," he said in a statement on the presidential website.
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| AP source: Gordon wants to play in CFL but can't Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:25 AM PDT  CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Gordon can't run a deep pass route into Canada and play.
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| Welsh Rugby Union agrees £60m 'peace deal' with regions Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:22 AM PDT  Welsh rugby's bitter civil war appeared to be at an end on Thursday after it was announced that a six-year £60 million ($100 million, 75 million euros) agreement had been struck between the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the country's four professional regional teams. The regions and the WRU have been locked in a dispute over the funding and structure of the professional game in Wales for more than a year. Amid all the uncertainty, several leading Wales players including Leigh Halfpenny, Jamie Roberts, George North and Jonathan Davies have quit regional teams to take up lucrative offers with clubs in France and England. Wales coach Warren Gatland will decide which of his players get one of the new contracts, with Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau, Alex Cuthbert all likely recipients.
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| Ukraine conflict weighs on markets; Retailers fall Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:22 AM PDT  U.S. stock indexes drifted lower in afternoon trading Thursday, on track for their first loss this week. The slide began early on as the escalating conflict in Ukraine and a batch of disappointing earnings and profit outlooks from retailers eclipsed some good news on the U.S. economy.
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| Infamous: First Light review: Highlighting the heroine Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:21 AM PDT  Despite being one of the standout console exclusives of 2014, Infamous: Second Son had one egregious flaw — we never got to know any of the secondary characters. Some of the best moments of the Infamous series revolve around the interactions between the protagonist and his companions, but Sucker Punch failed to flesh out the colorful cast in Second Son. Infamous: First Light is how they're going to fill in the blanks. First Light is basically a condensed version of Second Son (…hence the name). There's the (scaled-back) open world environment, the side missions, the collectables and even the melodramatic narrative. That's not to say I didn't enjoy the story — it just doesn't have much time to breathe. First Light
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| No. 8 Ana Ivanovic loses in 2nd round at US Open Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:21 AM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Ana Ivanovic, who had been having her best season since winning the French Open in 2008, lost to Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.
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| House of the Day: $1.8M Connecticut Contemporary Was Inspired by Fallingwater Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:21 AM PDT  Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd love to see what you've got. Click here to view the full...
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| Endless Suburbia: In some pockets of South... Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:20 AM PDT  In some pockets of South Florida, suburbia still grows unabated, including way out near Loxahatchee, where the 4,500 house Minto West megadevelopment has received its latest approval. The project will have 15 miles of equestrian and bike trails, 200...
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| Russian troops 'directly involved' in Ukraine conflict Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:20 AM PDT  Ukraine and the West said Thursday that Russian troops were actively involved in the fighting tearing apart the east of the country, raising fears of a direct military confrontation between Kiev and its former Soviet master. The UN Security Council geared up for an emergency meeting on the crisis as European leaders warned Moscow to change course or suffer "very serious consequences." Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko described the situation as "extremely difficult" but "manageable for us not to panic", as security chiefs announced that mandatory army conscription will restart in the autumn. NATO said at least 1,000 Russian troops were on the ground supporting pro-Kremlin separatists who have been fighting against Kiev's rule since April.
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| Coming Attractions: Rhein Haus Is Opening a New Outpost—in Denver Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:20 AM PDT  Rhein Haus, the bier hall formerly known as Von Trapp's, is expanding to Denver. Deming Maclise and James Weimann (Bastille, Stoneburner, Poquitos, Macleods) are opening a second location of the perpetually packed bar in the city's LoDo neighborhood next...
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| Secret Dishes: Ask for an off-menu cold coffee... Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:20 AM PDT  Ask for an off-menu cold coffee malted milkshake at Lunchbox today; chef Bryan Voltaggio says you won't be sorry. " amazing and I told them to offer to those who ask starting today!" Tweets the Chef.
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| Fall Tracking: New fusiony restaurant Fork & Taco... Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:20 AM PDT  New fusiony restaurant Fork & Taco nabbed their Certificate of Occupancy. According to a tweet, they expect to open in mid-September (ish).
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| NYC hospital confirms comedian Joan Rivers rushed in for treatment Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:19 AM PDT  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City hospital confirmed comedian Joan Rivers was rushed to the medical center on Thursday after she reportedly stopped breathing during throat surgery at a nearby clinic. Mount Sinai Hospital gave no details on the condition of the 81-year-old Brooklyn born celebrity but said it would provide an update as it becomes available. "Her family wants to thank everybody for their outpouring of love and support," said hospital spokesman Sid Dinsay in a statement. (Editing by Barbara Goldberg)
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| Up For Grabs: In the market for a new... Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:19 AM PDT  In the market for a new place downtown? We're hearing that a prime corner spot in the Gaslamp, recently vacated by Wet Willies, is still up for grabs. The 8,600-square-foot space at 555 Market Street has a large open floor...
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| Officials: Joan Rivers rushed to hospital Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:19 AM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Joan Rivers is in a New York City hospital Thursday after she was rushed from a doctor's office when she went into cardiac arrest, police and hospital officials said.
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| Blight Fight: Hypothetical Development Signs Make Us Long For the Future Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:16 AM PDT  It's been nearly four years since a successful Kickstarter paid for the signs of a hypothetical future. The Hypothetical Development Organization dreamed of a world unconstrained by zoning laws, material costs, and even physics. Their artistic vision of New...
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| Camera Obscura: A Survey of the Bowery's Changing Landscape in 20 Photos Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:15 AM PDT  Welcome back to Camera Obscura, Curbed's series of photo essays by Nathan Kensinger. This week, as part of a series on changing neighborhoods, Kensinger explores the Bowery. Over the last decade, the historic buildings and businesses of the Bowery have...
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| Pakistan army chief mediates political crisis Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:15 AM PDT  Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif is mediating in a fortnight-long political crisis that has paralysed the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, opposition leaders said Thursday. Populist cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri told thousands of followers camped outside the parliament building in Islamabad: "The Pakistan army chief has officially asked us if it will be acceptable to the Azadi (freedom) march if he becomes a mediator and guarantor." "General Raheel has asked us to resolve the issue through talks," he said. Government ministers and analysts have said that Pakistan's powerful army has been covertly aiding the two protest groups, who allege that last year's general election was massively rigged and want to topple the government.
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| Opening Report: Union Market Gets a New Bakery Today Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:15 AM PDT  Next up for Union Market: a new bakery. Panorama Baking Company opens at the NoMa food hall today. The bakery will sell fresh pastries, cakes, breads and other items. The company is from pastry chef Damien Le Tyrant and...
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| Neighbor Beefs: Well-known interior designer Steven Gambrel... Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:15 AM PDT  Well-known interior designer Steven Gambrel is beefing with his neighbors over a 50-foot mulberry tree in their shared backyard. Apparently, Gambrel is installing a concrete slab staircase behind his townhouse without permission, and has refused to stop, even after...
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| Samsung supplier factory found to use child labor, watchdog says Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:14 AM PDT  But Samsung says allegations China-based supplier HEG Electronics employes children under the age of 16 at its facility are false.>
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| Hamas will refuse to disarm: Meshaal Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:13 AM PDT  Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal on Thursday rejected any attempt to disarm his Palestinian Islamist movement in Gaza as demanded by Israel, saying the group's weapons were "sacred". "The weapons of the resistance are sacred and we will not accept that they be on the agenda" of future negotiations with Israel, Meshaal told a news conference in Doha where he lives in exile. Israel has consistently linked the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, devastated during its 50-day war with Hamas that ended on Tuesday, to the territory's demilitarisation. No one can disarm Hamas and its resistance," he said of the Palestinian fighters.
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| Argentines strike over ailing economy Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:12 AM PDT  Argentine workers launched a general strike Thursday to protest rising unemployment and runaway inflation, adding to President Cristina Kirchner's headaches as her government deals with a new debt default. Union members and radical activists barricaded the major roads into Buenos Aires and blocked buses and taxis whose drivers were not observing the strike, the second in less than five months. The streets of Buenos Aires were quiet but not empty, with buses and taxis running, as well as half the capital's six subway lines. The strike was called in protest over rising joblessness -- the unemployment rate is currently 7.5 percent, up 1.1 points so far this year -- and 30-percent annual inflation that has gutted workers' salaries.
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| White House preps legal case for immigration shift Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:11 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — With impeachment threats and potential lawsuits looming, President Barack Obama knows whatever executive actions he takes on immigration will face intense opposition. So as a self-imposed, end-of-summer deadline to act approaches, Obama's lawyers are carefully crafting a legal rationale they believe will withstand scrutiny and survive any court challenges, administration officials say. |
| Globe Trotting: Renovated Micro-Apartment is Perfect For Minimalist Elves Posted: 28 Aug 2014 11:11 AM PDT  Photo via Architizer Up until recently, the years had not been particularly kind to this poor little dwelling in Kyoto, Japan. A number of "illogical renovations" meant that key pieces of the framework—as in pillars and walls needed to, say,...
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| Russian columns enter Ukraine; leader urges calm Posted: 28 Aug 2014 10:14 AM PDT NOVOAZOVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Two columns of tanks and military vehicles rolled into southeastern Ukraine from Russia on Thursday after Grad missiles were fired at a border post and Ukraine's overmatched border guards fled, a top Ukrainian official said. |
