Monday, February 1, 2016
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.
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.
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