The Daily StarWashington: Damascus stalling on chemical handoverThe Daily StarWASHINGTON/BEIRUT: The United States Thursday accused Syria of dragging its feet on the handover of chemical weapons, a delay that puts at risk what President Barack Obama touted only this week as a U.S. diplomatic achievement in Syria's civil war.Syria dragging its feet on weaponsSky News AustraliaUS tells Syria to take 'immediate action' to remove chemical weaponseuronewsSyria dragging its feet on chemical weapons destruction, says USThe AgeReuters -The Star Onlineall 491 news articles »

Scientist (blog)Fighting Fire with FireScientist (blog)Exposing severly allergic children to progressively larger amounts of peanut flour desensitized them over time. By Kerry Grens | January 30, 2014. Comments. WIKIMEDIA, ALICE WELCHIt's a frightening thought: deliberately feeding peanut protein to severely ...Breakthrough for peanut allergiesBT.comall 314 news articles »

Google Sells Handset Business to Lenovo, and MoreWall Street JournalWhat's News: Google sells its Motorola Mobility unit to Lenovo for $2.9 billion. U.S. GDP grew 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Facebook shares hit all-time high after reporting strong mobile ad growth. Facebook launches mobile news app called 'Paper'. Joanne Po ...and more »

Brisbane TimesGoogle posts results after surprise Lenovo deal: Earnings call live blogMarketWatch (blog)Google Inc. /quotes/zigman/93888/delayed /quotes/nls/goog GOOG reports fourth-quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, a day after announcing that it was selling its Motorola business to Lenovo. MarketWatch technology reporter Benjamin ...Google refreshes its search for the futureThe GuardianWith Motorola sale to Lenovo, Google is unloading a headachePCWorldall 1,867 news articles »

ETF Daily News (blog)Real GDP Per Capita: Another Perspective on the EconomyETF Daily News (blog)Economy recession Doug Short: Earlier today we learned that the Advance Estimate for Q4 2013 real GDP came in at 3.2 percent, down from 4.1 percent in Q3, but in line with most forecasts. Let's now review the latest numbers on a per-capita basis.US economic growth solid in fourth quarterMorning Sentinelall 349 news articles »

Times of IndiaLenovo's Danger With Motorola: A Matter of TastePC MagazineLenovo bought Motorola's smartphone business yesterday, which looks like a great deal from all the usual business perspectives, but I couldn't shake a feeling of dread. It took me a few hours to figue out why: it's about taste. Under Google, Motorola regained ...Google agrees to sell Motorola phone business for $2.91 billion [San Jose ...BusinessweekGoogle Sells Motorola To Lenovo For $2.91 BillionInformationWeekChina's Lenovo Buys Google's Smart Phone BusinessVoice of AmericaForbes -Register -USA TODAYall 1,056 news articles »

CTV NewsBieber 'safe and sound,' tweets Dad, hours after star surrendersCTV NewsJustin Bieber turned himself in to Toronto police Wednesday night to face an assault charge in connection to an alleged altercation with a limousine driver last December. It's the latest in a series of incidents linked to the pop star, who has come under ...Buzz Bites: Justin Bieber Turns Himself In To Police For An Alleged AssaultMTV.comWhat WSJ Canada Is Reading ThursdayWall Street JournalJustin Bieber gets Rob Ford's sympathy after both face assault-related accusationsToronto LifeCapital FM Kenya -Toronto Star -The Australianall 1,970 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukAmanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito murder verdict: liveTelegraph.co.ukThis page will automatically update every 90 secondsOn Off. • Knox's lawyer 'serene' about verdict • Amanda Knox: 'She-Devil' or inoocent abroad? • Raffaele Sollecito: nerd with an interest in knives • Timeline of the six-year saga. Latest. 14.51 In an interview ...Thursday Memo: Knox jury out … Utility savings … Our Neanderthal forefathersThe Seattle Times (blog)Amanda Knox in U.S. as Italian court deliberatesMarketWatchJurors Start Deliberations in Amanda Knox Trial in ItalyNew York TimesMirror.co.uk -Los Angeles Times -ABC Newsall 267 news articles »

New YorkerPresident Obama tackles climate change and education in 2014 State of the ...PBS NewsHourIn his annual speech before both chambers of Congress last night, President Barack Obama challenged the country to address climate change, pledging to develop the natural gas and solar power industries. “Climate change is a fact,” he said. “And when our ...Key federal-employee policies have changed during Obama administrationWashington Post (blog)all 8,792 news articles »

CNNMichael Schumacher, former F1 champion, starting to be brought out of comaThe Globe and MailDoctors treating seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher for injuries suffered during a skiing accident have started lowering his sedation level to wake him up from an artificial coma, his agent said on Thursday. Schumacher slammed ...Doctors try to bring Schumacher out of his comaThe Times (subscription)Doctors to start waking up Michael SchumacherToronto SunDoctors begin steps to wake Michael Schumacher from comaCTV NewsRTE.ie -Houston Chronicle -Sky Newsall 466 news articles »

BBC NewsPhilippine troops seize camp of rebels opposed to peace dealArab NewsPhilippine soldiers patrol a rice field during a clearing operation against members of a renegade Moro faction, near the village of Ganta, Datu Piang town, in Maguindanao province on January 29, 2014. (AFP photo/Mark Navales). JIM GOMEZ | AP. Published ...AFP operations vs BIFF in Maguindanao extended until SaturdayInquirer.netGov't asks Moro rebels to join peace processPhilippine Star'PUT DOWN YOUR ARMS' | BIFF rebels invited to join peace processInterAksyonBrisbane Times -gulfnews.com -Ahram Onlineall 186 news articles »

Zee NewsEmerging market currencies buckle after Fed cuts stimulusZee NewsLondon: Emerging markets faced intense pressure on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut its stimulus further, with currencies in India, South Africa and Turkey failing to rally despite interest rate rises. Asian shares fell heavily and European stocks also ...Emerging market 'contagion' threatens rich countriesEconomic TimesEmerging market currency falls in graphsTelegraph.co.ukFed Concentrates on US Economy While Emerging Markets SlideBarron'sRTT News -Bangkok Post -Siliconindia.comall 2,262 news articles »

NBCNews.com (blog)Entire Syrian neighborhoods wiped out by Assad: rights groupNBCNews.com (blog)By F. Brinley Bruton, Staff Writer, NBC News. The Syrian regime has used explosives and bulldozers to demolish the homes of thousands of civilians, according to dramatic before-and-after pictures obtained by international advocacy group Human Rights ...Report: Syria Government Has Razed NeighborhoodsABC NewsThe World Today: January 30Telegraph.co.ukSyria: Thousands of homes razedMail & Guardian OnlineThe Independent -ITV News -Business Standardall 80 news articles »

Daily BeastScarlett Johansson Cuts Oxfam TiesDaily BeastAfter eight years as an ambassador for the humanitarian group Oxfam, 29-year-old actress Scarlet Johansson is calling it quits. At issue was Johansson's new role as a brand ambassador for the Israeli company SodaStream. SodaStream has been threatened ...Oxfam accepts Scarlett Johansson's resignationHouston ChronicleHaass praises Scarlett JohanssonPoliticoScarlett Johansson Steps Down as Oxfam AmbassadorTIMEIndia Today -The Age -The Star Onlineall 393 news articles »

The Australian Financial ReviewLenovo Gains a Big Footprint in the Market for SmartphonesNew York TimesTOKYO — Apple and Samsung Electronics dominate the smartphone business, controlling about half of the sales and most of the profits. An ever-changing roster of also-rans has struggled to close the gap. Now one of those challengers, Lenovo, has broken ...Lenovo CEO Bids to Remake Chinese PC Maker With $5 Billion SpreeBloombergMotorola Is a Gargantuan Mistake Only Google Could Afford to MakeTIMELenovo Makes Bet on SmartphonesWall Street JournalCNET -ZDNet -Computerworldall 947 news articles »

Inquirer.netAFP operations vs BIFF in Maguindanao extended until SaturdayInquirer.netBIFF REBELS. In this Oct. 7, 2012, file photo, fighters of the breakaway Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are seen inside their camp in the town of Datu Saudi in Maguindanao. On Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, fighting erupted between Army soldiers and BIFF ...Philippines says 40 rebels killed in offensiveMiamiHerald.com40 BIFF killed in encounter with govt forces in Maguindanao, North Cotabato ...InterAksyonDozens of rebels killed after Philippines peace dealSydney Morning Heraldgulfnews.com -Manila Standard Todayall 191 news articles »

Washington PostRory McIlroy Leads Omega Dubai Desert Classic First Round, Tiger Woods ...Huffington PostBy Nick Masuda, Golfweek. That's more like it. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods put on a show on Thursday morning at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, combining for 11 birdies and an eagle as McIlroy took the early lead with a 9-under 63. Woods picked up a ...McIlroy's 63 sets the bar in DubaiMiamiHerald.comTiger happy with Dubai openerBusiness RecorderMcIlroy sizzles in DubaiReutersThe National -Times of India -IBNLiveall 538 news articles »

HaaretzHaass praises Scarlett JohanssonPoliticoActress Scarlett Johansson is doing the right thing by stepping down as an Oxfam ambassador after the humanitarian group opposed her advocacy for an Israeli company, Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass said Thursday on “Morning Joe ...Scarlett Johansson Stepping Down As Oxfam AmbassadorNew York Daily NewsScarlett Johansson Steps Down as Oxfam AmbassadorTIMESee Scarlett Johansson's banned SodaStream Super Bowl adIndia TodayIndian Expressall 303 news articles »

Irish ExaminerSchumacher being taken out of comaIrish ExaminerMichael Schumacher is being slowly brought out of his induced coma, his manager has said. Seven-times Formula One world champion Schumacher, 45, has spent the last month in the University of Grenoble hospital fighting for his life after sustaining brain ...Michael Schumacher's manager says doctors begin process of waking F1 great ...Fox NewsMichael Schumacher being brought out of induced coma, says managerThe GuardianMichael Schumacher's manager: F1 champion is slowly being brought out of ...Herald ScotlandIndian Express -The Independent -Sport LIVEall 325 news articles »

New York Times (blog)Facebook Unveils New Tool to Read Posts and NewsNew York Times (blog)Unlike the regular Facebook mobile app, Paper does away with menus and other distractions. The focus is on making it easy to consume content. Users of Apple's iPhone are about to get a new way to browse their Facebook feeds and find other interesting ...and more »