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How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net

A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CqJvsr

'Euphoria killing' women jailed in Australia

The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CpOcCH

Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar

What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GORxcL

Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?

Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EY1EeR

Democratic lawmakers, gun-control groups huddle to plot political strategy - Washington Post

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Washington Post Democratic lawmakers, gun-control groups huddle to plot political strategy Washington Post A group of Democratic lawmakers huddled Tuesday with representatives from several national gun-control organizations — a first-of-its-kind meeting aimed at finding ways to politicize the issue of gun-related violence ahead of congressional elections ... Democrats Flip 2 More GOP-Held State House Seats HuffPost House GOP rejects calls for new gun legislation The Hill Democrats considering a new strategy to expand health coverage as frustrations build with Obamacare Los Angeles Times The Guardian  - Hartford Courant  - Vox  - CNN all 177 news articles » from Nation - Google News http://ift.tt/2t2LMpP

Justice Dept. Backs High-Stakes Lawsuit Against Opioid Makers - New York Times

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New York Times Justice Dept. Backs High-Stakes Lawsuit Against Opioid Makers New York Times WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is throwing its weight behind plaintiffs in a sprawling, high-stakes prescription opioids lawsuit in Ohio, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said on Tuesday. Mr. Sessions said that the Justice Department plans to file ... Justice Department to target opioid manufacturers, distributors to curb epidemic The Denver Post Justice Department to target opioid manufacturers and distributors in a new push to curb deadly epidemic Los Angeles Times Sessions: DOJ inspector general to probe FISA abuse allegations Fox News Wall Street Journal  - TheStreet.com  - ABC News  - Politico all 99 news articles » from Nation - Google News http://ift.tt/2F7vp0d

11 ill after suspicious letter arrives at military base - CNN

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CNN 11 ill after suspicious letter arrives at military base CNN Washington (CNN) Eleven people fell ill after a suspicious letter was opened in an administrative building at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday, according to the Arlington County Fire Department. A law enforcement ... 11 people sickened after hazmat incident at Fort Myer in Arlington Washington Post 11 Marines affected in hazmat incident at Ft. Myer near Pentagon ABC News Letter opened at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall triggers hazmat situation; 11 feel ill Fox News New York Daily News  - NBCNews.com  - CBS News  - New York Times all 87 news articles » from Nation - Google News http://ift.tt/2t2LHCx

Kyrgios bemused by lack of action on Gavrilova tantrum

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(Reuters) - Outspoken Australian Nick Kyrgios has bemoaned a recent outburst by Daria Gavrilova, saying that he would have been "banned for six years" had he behaved in a similar manner to his compatriot. from Reuters: Sports News http://ift.tt/2F6ttVN

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Letter opened at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall triggers hazmat situation; 11 fall ill 02/27/18 6:27 PM

The path on guns is narrow, but emerging - CNN

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CNN The path on guns is narrow, but emerging CNN (CNN) Key bipartisan senators worked to secure an agreement Tuesday that could allow for several votes on gun-related amendments possibly next week, even as most of the proposals being discussed face long odds in Congress. The emerging agreement came ... Democratic lawmakers, gun-control groups huddle to plot political strategy Washington Post Congress Looks for Guidance From Trump on Gun Legislation Wall Street Journal Democrats Flip 2 More GOP-Held State House Seats HuffPost The Hill  - Los Angeles Times  - ABC News  - PBS NewsHour all 121 news articles » from Nation - Google News http://ift.tt/2F0V8UN

Bunge's coveted Argentina plants lure ADM takeover approach

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ROSARIO, Argentina/CHICAGO (Reuters) - On the banks of the Parana River, machines hum 24 hours a day in Argentina's grain ports, churning out soy-based animal feed and shooting it straight into the hulls of ships bound for buyers worldwide. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2FDZpyg

GM Korea to slash executive numbers, talks with union make little progress

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SEOUL (Reuters) - General Motors' South Korean unit plans to slash the number of its executives, an internal letter seen by Reuters showed - the latest step by the U.S. automaker as it attempts a politically contentious restructuring of the loss-making business. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2EZRESg

A question of interest at the heart of debate over GM Korea rescue

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SEOUL (Reuters) - For years, General Motors resisted calls from South Korean officials to cut interest rates it was charging on nearly $3 billion in loans to its loss-making South Korean unit, according to three sources and documents seen by Reuters. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2CsL88U

Asian shares slide as weak China, Japan manufacturing data add to Fed worries

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SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares extended losses on Wednesday as weak Chinese and Japanese manufacturing data revived worries about global growth amid anxiety over faster rate rises in the United States. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2HS31xA

Why Oppenheimer Global fund is focusing on biotech as rates rise

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The recent volatility in the global stock market may make some investors feel queasy, but it is providing a buying opportunity in biotechnology stocks. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2BU91oR

Ivascyn generates big returns for Pimco Income Fund, not sound bites

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dan Ivascyn, the group chief investment officer at Pacific Investment Management Co (Pimco), eschews making big, splashy investment or market calls, unlike his legendary predecessor, Bill Gross. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2EWTXts

Top stockpicker T. Rowe Price has boosted bonds, cash allocations

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Winning stockpicker T. Rowe Price Group Inc has a message for investors: do not give up on bonds. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2BX5UwF

Germany to consider tightening markets disclosure rules: Economy Ministry

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BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government will investigate whether rules governing when an investor needs to disclose a holding in a company should be tightened, according to an Economy Ministry report seen by Reuters. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2F15nZ8

China startup NIO hires eight banks for up to $2 billion U.S. IPO: sources

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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle startup NIO has hired eight banks including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to work on a planned U.S. stock market listing this year worth up to $2 billion, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2EZFglg

Bank Hapoalim to set aside another $75 million over U.S. tax investigation

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TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Bank Hapoalim will set aside an additional $75 million to cover a potential settlement in a U.S. investigation of possible tax evasion by the bank's clients there, Israel's largest bank said on Wednesday. from Reuters: Business News http://ift.tt/2sY2bMe