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RIA Novosti  

Litvinenko Inquiry Raises More Questions Than It Gives Answers

The inquiry into the death of a former Russian security officer Alexander Litvinenko by Sir Robert Owen has ruled that he was murdered "probably" on orders from the Russian FSB state security service with approval from no other than President Putin.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Taliban attack a university in Pakistan, renewing fears of an insurgency

After a year in which the Pakistani Taliban had finally seemed to be pushed to the margin, with attacks at their lowest pace in a decade, the new school assault renewed worries that the insurgency, even if diminished, has survived and retained its capacity for brutality.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Taliban attack a university in Pakistan, renewing fears of an insurgency

After a year in which the Pakistani Taliban had finally seemed to be pushed to the margin, with attacks at their lowest pace in a decade, the new school assault renewed worries that the insurgency, even if diminished, has survived and retained its capacity for brutality.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Japan may win Sharp battle, but lose the LCD war

A state-backed Japanese fund is frontrunner to rescue Sharp but industry insiders question whether it can protect the group in the long term amid cut-throat competition.

NBCSports.com 

Carlos Hyde had foot surgery, expected back for offseason work

The 49ers held a press conference on Wednesday that was designed as a chance to introduce Chip Kelly as their new head coach, but there was also discussion of other team matters. Running back Carlos Hyde’s condition after ending the season on injured reserve because of a stress fracture in his left foot. Hyde was…

MarketWatch.com 

Fitbit stock climbs after analyst predicts 96% return

Shares of Fitbit Inc. rose more than 2% in premarket trade Thursday after analysts at Stifel axed their price targets on the stock by nearly half to $35 but reiterated a buy rating and said the company's fundamentals and future growth prospects remain strong. Market adoption of Fitbit products is pacing ahead of expectations, and the market for digital fitness and corporate wellness continues to grow, said analyst Jim Duffy. However, the market has been "unwilling to reward" Fitbit's shares with a multiple for future growth... Читать дальше...

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Marquette, Aurora to build athletic research center

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette University and Aurora Health Care are partnering to build a $120 million athletic research center that will span four blocks in downtown Milwaukee.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Minority institutions, their rights well 'protected' in India: Naqvi

As a huge debate on AMU and Jamia's 'minority character' rages on, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said there was no threat to minority institutions in the country and that their rights are protected by the Constitution.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Quacks rule the roost in Odisha, superstition claims lives

Superstition continues to take lives in the state. Two persons were murdered in Gajapati and Keonjhar districts for suspected witchcraft in the past one week. A 27 day-old child was branded with a hot iron rod at a remote village in Nabarangpur district recently.

BBC Sport 

Rotherham re-sign striker Becchio

Struggling Championship side Rotherham United re-sign striker Luciano Becchio on a deal until the end of the season.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Atmosphere and service trump food at Spruce

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Tubantia 

19 jaar celstraf voor pedofiel Pieter C. (60)

De Antwerpse rechtbank heeft de Nederlandse pedofiel Pieter C. donderdag tot een celstraf van negentien jaar veroordeeld. De 60-jarige zakenman uit de Antwerpse wijk Kiel werd in de zomer van 2012 gearresteerd door de politie van Antwerpen, na een tip van de FBI. Op zijn computer vond de politie een enorme hoeveelheid kinderporno.

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

PHOTOS: What Jonathan’s Ex-Minister Okonjo-Iweala Did In Davos

The famous economist and former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is currently attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Speaking at the economic forum which is attended by the world’s foremost economic and political figures, Okonjo-Iweala spoke about the importance of ensuring that global economic growth does not result in increased income inequality. “The […]

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