BBC NewsNigeria gays: 20 lashes for 'homosexual offences'BBC NewsA Nigerian man has received 20 lashes after an Islamic court in the northern city of Bauchi convicted him of homosexual offences. Under Islamic law, courts can punish homosexual acts by stoning to death. But the judge said he took into account that the ...Group Calls for Amnesty to New Act ViolatorsAllAfrica.comMr. President's 2014 promisesThe Guardian NigeriaNigerian council investigates alleged hit squadsSeattle Post Intelligencerall 574 news articles »
TechnologyTellApple to pay $32.5 million to parents, and I'm partly to blameTechnologyTellNow, when I say I'm partly to blame, I'm not serious. Let's get that settled before I also get sued, because parents do love to sue people. We've got day care to pay for and Furby Booms to buy, and that crap ain't cheap. But when Apple has to pay penalties like ...Apple to Pay More than $32.5 Million for Kids' in-App ChargesTechnabob (blog)Here's How Big the In-App Purchases Market Is for Apple and GoogleMinyanville.comApple agrees to refund $32.5M for kids' purchasesksl.comThe Sun -whnt.com -News10.netall 814 news articles »
Economic TimesWith 'trending' feature, Facebook wants to be your personal news hubMarketWatch (blog)Facebook now wants to be your personal news hub, flashing breaking news and keeping you abreast of the most popular topics. The social network on Thursday unveiled a new feature called 'trending.' It will be located to the right of a user's news feed and ...Facebook ramps Twitter challenge with trends featureThe West AustralianWhat's Trending On Facebook? Users In US, UK, Canada, India, Australia Can ...AllFacebookFacebook getting more Twitter-like with new Trending featureSiliconBeatEdmonton Journalall 88 news articles »
NDTVFree Markets, Infidelity and the President of FranceNew York Times (blog)François Hollande, the president of France, after voting in the April 22, 2012 Thierry Zoccolan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images François Hollande, the president of France, after voting in the April 22, 2012, election that brought him to power. Seated next ...Julie Gayet sues Closer magazine over François Hollande 'affair' photographsThe IndependentValérie Trierweiler 'took pills' after Hollande told her of affairThe Times (subscription)Actress linked to Hollande sues magazine over affair reportZee NewsNBCNews.com (blog) -U.S. News & World Reportall 273 news articles »
Washington PostApple to pay $32.5 million in refunds for accidental in-app purchasesInside Mobile AppsApple has agreed to refund consumers whose children made in-app purchases in apps on iPhone and iPad, without parental consent. Apple will pay at least $32.5 million in refunds to settle a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC ...Here's How Big the In-App Purchases Market Is for Apple and GoogleMinyanville.comApple to pay at least $32.5 million over no-consent app purchasesInsideCounselApple to refund $32.5M in app caseNewsNet5.comU.S. News & World Report -News10.net -THV 11all 790 news articles »
The Times (subscription)Robert Gates has got it wrong on UK's defence, says CameronThe Times (subscription)David Cameron hit back at claims by a former US defence secretary today that spending cuts have left the UK diminished on the world stage, saying Britain is a “first-class player†in defence terms. Robert Gates said the erosion in Britain's capabilities had ...and more »
Toronto StarOscar Nominations 2014: 9 Things to KnowTIMEIn honor of today's announcement of the nominations for this year's Academy Awards, here are a few things to keep in mind about this year's contenders for Hollywood's biggest annual honors. Why there are nine best picture nominees: This year's best picture ...Oscar nominations: 'American Hustle' looks good in best-picture raceLos Angeles TimesOscars 2014 nominations: 12 Years A Slave and American Hustle lead with 10 ...The IndependentOscar nominees 2014: LI-based 'American Hustle,' 'Wolf of Wall Street' in major ...NewsdayEntertainment Weekly (blog) -The Guardian -Irish Timesall 959 news articles »
CNN InternationalRafiq Hariri, the 'Mr. Lebanon' who dominated political sceneAl-ArabiyaA man walks past a poster depicting Lebanon's assassinated former prime minister Rafik al-Hariri, in downtown Beirut February 10, 2010. (Reuters). Tweet. Text size A A A. By Lina Malers | Special to Al Arabiya News Thursday, 16 January 2014. A dark page ...Hariri killing meant to spread panic in Lebanon, court hearsIrish TimesCar bomb rocks Lebanese townNews24Hariri Lauds STL Trial: Gloating over Refusal to Turn in the Accused is PointlessNaharnetCBC.ca -BBC News -Voice of Americaall 404 news articles »
The IndependentBernie Ecclestone steps down from Formula 1 board pending bribery trial in ...The IndependentBernie Ecclestone has stepped down from the board running Formula 1 racing, after a German court ruled on Thursday that he will be tried on bribery charges. Mr Ecclestone has stepped down from the board of Delta Topco which runs the sport, until the ...Bernie Ecclestone to step down at F1 for bribery trialZee NewsEcclestone steps down from F1 boardBusiness StandardFormula 1 boss Ecclestone to be tried for briberyMarketWatchall 329 news articles »
Irish IndependentSecurity slows Syria arms switchIrish IndependentSecurity "challenges" in Syria slowed the transport of raw materials for poison gas and nerve agents to a port for transport and eventual destruction, the global chemical weapons watchdog says. Also in this section. Abu Qatada plea for capitve Briton ...Final destruction of worst Syrian chemicals slides to end JuneThe Daily StarItaly names port as transfer site for Syria chemical weapons materialsFox NewsFinal destruction of Syrian chemicals slides to end JuneThe Star OnlineWashington Post -The Globe and Mailall 152 news articles »
U.S. News & World ReportApple Refunds $32.5 Million for Kids' App PurchasesU.S. News & World ReportAccording to the FTC settlement, parents unknowingly opened a 15-minute window for children to make in-app purchases on their devices. Apple's App Store earned $10 billion in 2013. Apple will repay a minimum of $32.5 million to parents whose children ...Apple refund: $32.5 million awarded over disputed app purchasesChristian Science MonitorApple must pay back $32.5 mn for unauthorized in-app purchases made by kids ...Tech TimesApple agrees to refund $32.5M for kids' purchasesHarrison DailyWCAX -Game Politics -NewsNet5.comall 711 news articles »
The ProvinceNo presidential visit for France's ailing First LadyNew Straits TimesPARIS : Concern over the well-being of Valerie Trierweiler mounted Thursday as the official partner of President Francois Hollande remained in hospital and it emerged that he had not visited her. Trierweiler has spent almost a week in a Paris clinic being ...Critic of France's Hollande says it with dungReutersNumber of regions to be slashedThe ConnexionHollande must act urgently, million jobs at stakeBusiness RecorderEconomic Timesall 165 news articles »
Christian Science MonitorAs Hariri tribunal opens, another car bomb rocks LebanonChristian Science MonitorThis is an updated version of a story that first ran on Jan. 15, 2013. Skip to next paragraph. In Pictures Hezbollah. Related stories. Lebanon 101: Why Hezbollah hates the Hariri tribunal. Hezbollah on trial for Hariri killing, but what was its motive? Lebanon ...Hariri assassination trial starts in HagueThe AustralianHariri Lauds STL Trial: Gloating over Refusal to Turn in the Accused is PointlessNaharnetHariri killing meant to spread panic in Lebanon, court hearsReuters UKall 467 news articles »
Independent OnlineFreed Qaeda hostage pleads for husband's releaseGlobalPostA South African woman freed by Al-Qaeda last week after nine months in captivity appealed Thursday for her husband's release, after negotiations with the captors collapsed. Yolande Korkie, 43, launched the appeal on the eve of a deadline issued by ...Freed hostage begs for husband's releaseIndependent OnlineFreed SA hostage begs for husband's freedomNews24all 7 news articles »
The GuardianNigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan sacks military chiefsPanorama.amNigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked his military high command, his spokesman Reuben Abati has said, according to the BBC. No reason was given but the dismissals come amid growing concern about the military's failure to end the ...Nigerian President Overhauls Military LeadershipAllAfrica.comNigerian leader appoints new military commandersAppeal-DemocratNigerian leader fires all military commandersCache Valley DailyThe Southernall 85 news articles »
Yahoo COO Henrique De Castro fired for failing to boost ad salesVentureBeatDe Castro was Mayer's first major hire since she assumed leadership of Yahoo in 2012. The two worked together at Google and she enticed him away with a four-year, $62 million pay package. De Castro was the person in charge of Yahoo's sales, which ...and more »
Washington PostThai Protestors Attempt To Topple Government With Bangkok ShutdownGetty ImagesBANGKOK, THAILAND - JANUARY 16: Security guards from the nearby anti-government protest site gather at the scene of a small explosion just moments after a small ping pong bomb detonated on January 16, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Small explosions ...Are Thailand's antigovernment protests waning?Christian Science MonitorMany defenders on both sides of Thai conflict; others in middle hope for ...Edmonton JournalThai protesters march on new government targetsTimes of IndiaJakarta Post -Thailand National News Bureauall 272 news articles »
President Jonathan sacks Service ChiefsDailyPost NigeriaMajor-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah takes over from Lt.-General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff;. Rear Admiral Usman O. Jibrin takes over from Vice Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba as Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal Adesola ...and more »
CHANNELSTukur Steps Down As PDP ChairmanCHANNELSDr. Bamanga Tukur has stepped down as the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, finally bowing to pressure from a section of the ruling party. The announcement was made by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the PDP National Executive ...and more »
The GuardianCar bomb rocks Lebanese townNews24The perfect companion for the adventurous traveller wanting to get the most out of this resurgent... Now R280.00 buy now. Baalbek - A car bomb explosion, likely a suicide attack, killed at least three people on Thursday in downtown Hermel, a stronghold of ...STL disturbing footage of Hariri attack stirs emotionsThe Daily Star3 killed, 25 hurt in Lebanon Hezbollah bastion bombingAhram OnlineDeadly car bomb rocks Lebanon's HermelAl-BawabaBBC Newsall 387 news articles »
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