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«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

5th navigation satellite takes India closer to ‘desi GPS’

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has started its string of launches of 2016 with the IRNSS-1E. It is the fifth navigation satellite to join the constellation of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), which is being set up as an alternative to the US-owned Global Positioning System (GPS).

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

3 likely scenarios for eastern US snowstorm

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a nor'easter eyes the eastern United States, the National Weather Service is warning of a "potentially paralyzing winter storm" at the end of the week for parts of the mid…

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

13-year old figure skater spins her way toward her dreams

Thirteen-year old Kathleen Martinus pends three to four hours each day, six days a week, at Pleasant Ice Arena in St. Paul, where she practices and perfects her jumps, spins and moves, in pursuit of a dream: to become an elite figure skater.

CBC 

Trudeau touts Canada's diversity and resourcefulness in Davos

Justin Trudeau used a high-profile speech in Davos, Switzerland, to re-brand Canada as a place that sees a competitive advantage in its diversity. Trudeau talked about leadership and confidence and growth — but the prime minister's main-stage moment steered clear of specific policy prescriptions.

Tubantia 

Grote zorgen om nieuwe terugkomers IS-kalifaat

Terrorismebestrijders in Nederland maken zich grote zorgen om de 'tweede generatie terugkeerders': Syriëgangers die nu terugkeren uit het IS-kalifaat. Zij hebben mogelijk als opdracht meegekregen om hier aanslagen te plegen.

Yonhap News Agency (en) 

Asia, top destination for S. Korean TV programs exported

SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- With the spread of the Asiawide boom of South Korean pop culture, countries in the continent accounted for 95 percent of South Korea's exports of broadcasting programs, such as TV dramas and documentaries, in 2014, a governme

The Huffington Post 

Oregon Governor Calls On Feds To End Militia Occupation Standoff




SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's governor expressed anger Wednesday over federal authorities' handling of the occupation of a national wildlife refuge by an armed group and said she intends to bill the U.S. government for what the occupation is costing state taxpayers.


Gov. Kate Brown said federal officials "must move quickly to end the occupation and hold all of the wrongdoers accountable."


"The residents of Harney County have been overlooked and underserved by federal officials' response thus far. Читать дальше...

TheRepublic.com 

Shields scores 28, Nebraska beat No. 11 Michigan State 72-71

EAST LANSING, Michigan - Shavon Shields scored 28 points, playing through hip pain, and Denzel Valentine missed a shot just before the buzzer to allow Nebraska to hold on for a 72-71 win over No. 11 Michigan State on Wednesday night.

«The Quad-City Times» (qctimes.com) 

Q-C's $1.69 gas comes at a high cost

Shanika Robinson filled up her Dodge Charger on Wednesday at the Sara Mini Mart at River Drive and Myrtle Street in Davenport.

«The Quad-City Times» (qctimes.com) 

$1.69 gas comes at a high cost

Shanika Robinson filled up her Dodge Charger on Wednesday at the Sara Mini Mart at River Drive and Myrtle Street in Davenport. Robinson, 32, of Davenport, who has two children, was very happy …