Monday, February 1, 2016

Google grows strong, even as big bets lost $3.6 billion last year

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U.S. Combat Rules in Afghanistan Questioned

Taliban advances in Helmand province have increased pressure from Afghan and coalition officials for the Obama administration to allow U.S. forces to take a larger role in military operations.

Yahoo to Unveil Cost-Cutting Plan

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is expected to unveil a plan aimed at slashing the Internet company’s costs, including the closing of several business units and a reduction of up to 15% of its workforce.

WHO Declares Zika Virus a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization declared the current Zika virus epidemic to be a global public health emergency Monday, due to its believed link with a serious birth defect and other neurological conditions.

A Donald Trump victory could threaten Fox's hold on GOP primaries

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Google's Strength Spurs Stock Rally

Google parent Alphabet reported strong growth and rising profitability at its main Internet business, sparking an after-hours rally that propelled it past Apple as the world’s most-valuable company.

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Deadly Bombings Cloud Syria Peace Bid

Opponents of the Syrian regime who traveled to Geneva for peace talks threatened to stay out of the negotiations until their demands were met, while the regime responded to deadly bomb blasts near Damascus by accusing its opponents of being terrorists and foreign agents.