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The rapid build-up of migrants stuck at Greece's northern borders risks leading to a humanitarian disaster, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.

The rapid build-up of migrants stuck at Greece's northern borders risks leading to a humanitarian disaster, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.

The rapid build-up of migrants stuck at Greece's northern borders risks leading to a humanitarian disaster, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.

Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had millions of dollars stashed in Sudan and wanted most of it to be used to fund jihad, according to a handwritten will released on Tuesday, March 1.

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc called the detention of its vice president for Latin America on Tuesday an "extreme and disproportionate measure" stemming from a case in Brazil involving its messaging service Whatsapp, which operates separately from the Facebook platform.

An influential Saudi Arabian preacher was shot and wounded in Zamboanga City on Tuesday, March 1, police said, adding security forces killed the gunman.

DUSHANBE (Reuters) - Tajikistan, which sits on Central Asia's main water source, warned its citizens and neighbours in the region on Tuesday of a potential drought this year and urged them to stock up on food.

Citadel guard Derrick Henry and forward Zane Najdawi have been named to all-Southern Conference basketball teams in voting by the league’s media.

Lego, the world's biggest toymaker, has reported double-digit percentage growth in both sales and profit for 2015. And, as Sara Hemrajani reports, the Danish company says it's confident it can continue to expand in North America, Europe and China, despite global economic slowdown concerns.

Lego, the world's biggest toymaker, has reported double-digit percentage growth in both sales and profit for 2015. And, as Sara Hemrajani reports, the Danish company says it's confident it can continue to expand in North America, Europe and China, despite global economic slowdown concerns.

* Glencore underperformed miners, Barclays slumps (Adds details, updates prices)

WASHINGTON/AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Donald Trump looked poised to strengthen his lead in the Republican presidential race when 11 states vote on Tuesday, an outcome likely to intensify concerns among party leaders who consider him a usurper of the Republican throne.

WASHINGTON/AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Donald Trump looked poised to strengthen his lead in the Republican presidential race when 11 states vote on Tuesday, an outcome likely to intensify concerns among party leaders who consider him a usurper of the Republican throne.

* Euro weakens ahead of March 10 ECB meeting (Updates prices, adds comments; changes dateline, previous LONDON)

JOHANNESBURG, March 1 (Reuters) - When Barclays bought South Africa's Absa in 2005, wading back into a market it quit in the 1980s under pressure from anti-apartheid campaigners, the deal was trumpeted as a "tangible vote of confidence" in Africa's future.

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 has created quite a buzz across the country since the time it was officially announced by the company. The launch of the H2 took place on the 3rd of April 2015 in India with deliveries commencing soon after. Popular cricketer MS Dhoni was one of the first customers to receive the […]

When it comes to earphones, I have one for every need. My RAZER 7.1 Chroma is permanently hooked to my home PC, enabling me to unleash the beast when I’m gaming without having my neighbors complain about the guttural shriek of eviscerated monsters. My BOSE over-ear headphones always come with my office laptop to make sure I don’t bother my teammates beside me when it’s crunch time and I need to beat those pesky deadlines. When I run during weekends, my trusty SONY waterproof sports headphones keep me company as I pound the road ... Читать дальше...

Here is a short horror story: the MRT isn’t working, the LRT is jam packed, the Shuttleservice has a long line, then you decide to get a cab but you can’t because he’s picky and you’re late for your appointment. This is the horror that most of us dread everyday. With a very disappointing mass transportation service like this, it’s just unbelievable how resilient each Filipino is. We accept that it would take at least 2 hours to go from home to work or school and vice versa.Wow, no wonder the road is getting wilder by the day. Читать дальше...

March 1 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum Corp slashed its annual budget on Tuesday by more than 50 percent and said its output likely will fall this year, as the company grapples with the crude price plunge.

In the last five years since 2010, over 270,000 Syrians have been killed in a civil war between the government forces of President Bashar Assad and over a hundred rebel forces and extremist groups. Complicating the problem is Russia’s support for Assad, while various rebel forces are backed by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other Arab states. Then there are the jihadist forces, notably the Islamic State or Daesh and the Nusra Front or Jabhat al Nusra which is supported by still another jihadist group, the al-Qaeda. Читать дальше...

Part of the global workforce is now able to remain productive without stepping out the front door. A growing number of companies are offering flexible working arrangements to keep employees engaged and make the organization attractive to job seekers. But while it may seem ideal to be able to make a living minus the stress of the daily commute and the costs of eating out, those who work from home face adjustments that challenge their ability to focus and balance between professional and personal roles. Читать дальше...

Three years after opening its doors to showcase anthropologic cuisine where cultures and traditions are translated into gustatory flavors, Gallery Vask has been awarded the No. 9 spot on the esteemed Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016 list and the title Best Restaurant in the Philippines at an awards ceremony held in Bangkok last Monday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Heavy rain has delayed the laying of the athletics track for this year's Rio Olympics but there is little chance it will not be ready for test events in May, the man in charge of the project said on Tuesday.

Angeles City, Pampanga – Presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe yesterday remained unfazed despite attempts to preempt the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision on her disqualification cases. “We are confident of the outcome of the Supreme Court. We receive different reports. It’s difficult to listen to rumors,” Poe said during a press conference here after campaigning at a covered court in San Fernando, Pampanga. But since they are already aware of the position of some of the magistrates in her case, Poe... Читать дальше...

In the tourist-filled streets of Baguio City lies a country home looking hotel, the Mines View Park Hotel. The facade will make you wonder about its towering height and how each tree is integrated into its design. And as you step inside the hotel, a warm and comforting feeling surrounds you just like when you’re being welcomed home by relatives you haven’t seen in a while. Imagine each morning waking up in the City of Pines.   Revel in each ray of sunshine against a soft and inviting bed that makes... Читать дальше...