Tag: Wall Street Journal
Putin calls for use of troops in Ukraine – CNN
CNNSimferopol, Ukraine (CNN) — [Breaking News Update 9:22 a.m. ET]. (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the upper house of parliament to send Russian troops into Ukraine’s Crimea region … Read More
A ‘deeply concerned’ Obama warns Russia against action in Crimea – Washington Post
Washington PostSEVASTOPOL, Ukraine — Heightened Russian military activity in Crimea on Friday prompted a stern warning from President Obama and a deepening sense of crisis among the leaders of the … Read More
Russia Warned Over Unrest in Ukraine’s Crimea Region – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalArmed men wearing camouflage but bearing no identifying insignia were occupying the perimeter of Simferopol Airport in the pro-Russia region of Crimea, Ukraine. Photo: Getty Images. Ukraine’s new … Read More
Medecins Sans Frontieres’ shock at Myanmar suspension – BBC News
BBC NewsThe aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres has expressed its shock at the order to cease operations in Myanmar. It said it was deeply concerned about the tens of thousands … Read More
NBA donating Collins jersey sales to LGBT groups – USA TODAY
USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA plans to donate proceeds from sales of Jason Collins jerseys to the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. … Read More
Death toll from Venezuela street protests rises to 18 – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukScattered barricades blocked streets and protesters battled police in some Caracas neighbourhoods Friday even while life went on as usual in others as a political standoff persisted through the second … Read More
Tensions Mounting as Ukraine Accuses Russia of Invading Crimea – Businessweek
BusinessweekUkraine’s acting president accused Russia of invading his country’s southern Crimea region, where unidentified gunmen seized airports and other facilities, fueling tension as the interim Ukrainian government took office. Russia … Read More
Ukraine crisis: Obama warns Russia against intervention – BBC News
BBC NewsUS President Barack Obama has warned Russia there will be “costs” for any military intervention in Ukraine. He said he was deeply concerned by reports of Russian military movements … Read More
LeBron James: Even Better When in Disguise – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalLooking like a cross between Zorro and Hannibal Lecter, LeBron James donned a menacing black mask against the New York Knicks Thursday night in order to protect his … Read More
Troubled Bitcoin Exchange MtGox Files for Bankruptcy – PC Magazine
PC MagazineMtGox said it has lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of the digital currency following cyberattacks on its computer systems. 0shares. Everything you Need to Know About Bitcoin. … Read More
Ukraine tells Russia to back off as Crimea tensions, secession fears deepen – CNN
CNNSimferopol, Ukraine (CNN) — [Breaking news update 8:20 a.m. ET]. (CNN) — Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovuych said Friday at a news conference in Russia that he was not overthrown … Read More
Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy protection after losing Bitcoins – CNET
CNETMt. Gox, the embattled Bitcoin exchange that fell into a state of disarray earlier this month following a security issue that prompted withdrawal fraud, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The … Read More
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Under House Arrest – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalMOSCOW—A Moscow court has put Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest, forbidding him from using the Internet or communicating with anyone outside his family. The house … Read More
Unknown soldiers occupy Crimean airports – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSEVASTOPOL, Ukraine — Unidentified armed men who may belong to the Russian military are blockading an airport near Sevastopol Friday in an escalation of tensions between the neighboring states … Read More
Why the Oscars Are the ‘Super Bowl for Women’ – Wall Street Journal
Why the Oscars Are the ‘Super Bowl for Women’Wall Street JournalIf the Super Bowl is the king of live events, with no fast-forwarding through the ads and a rare big-tent … Read More
US Moves Toward Atlantic Oil Exploration, Stirring Debate Over Sea Life – New York Times
New York TimesA blue whale near rigs off Southern California. Experts disagree on the effects of seismic surveys on sea mammals. Credit David McNew/Getty Images. the main story. the main … Read More
Greg Cote: Miami Heat knows how to win; New York Knicks don’t – MiamiHerald.com
MiamiHerald.comThe difference between the super-functional Heat and the dysfunctional New York Knicks who buffooned to town Thursday night is greater than the obvious answer, which is that one team is … Read More
Germany’s Angela Merkel urges ‘strong’ UK in EU – BBC News
BBC NewsThe German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has said the rest of Europe is not prepared to pay almost any price to keep Britain in the EU. In an historic address … Read More
Venezuela Leader Fights Unrest With Fiesta – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalCARACAS, Venezuela—Some opposition leaders are calling for the unthinkable: a cancellation of Carnival celebrations this year to mourn those who died in recent weeks during the worst civil … Read More
Weather Journal: Winter Keeps its Icy Grip on New York – Wall Street Journal (blog)
Wall Street Journal (blog)February may be coming to a close, but winter is in full swing throughout Greater New York. On Friday, colder than normal conditions will persist, setting the … Read More
Crimea Parliament Seized; Ousted Ukraine President Issues Defiant Statement – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalRussian forces began exercises on Thursday, as armed pro-Russia activists took over the Crimean parliament building and fugitive former Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovych released a defiant statement. Via … Read More
‘Nashville’ Recap: A Family Falls Apart, New Band Is Formed – BuddyTV
BuddyTVJuliette stayed true to herself, while Rayna struggles with all the lies in her family on tonight’s Nashville. The episode titled “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like Daddy Anymore” saw the … Read More
The Anglo-German Alliance – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalOn Thursday German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the royal treatment in London, quite literally—she took tea with the queen. She addressed both houses of Parliament, too. Ms. Merkel’s … Read More
We Need Strong UK in EU, Merkel Says — Update – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalLONDON–Germany wants Britain to be a strong player in the European Union, Chancellor Angela Merkel told U.K. parliamentarians Thursday, stressing the need for Europe to change with the … Read More
Why was David Cameron not wearing headphones? – BBC News
BBC NewsDavid Cameron and Nick Clegg stood out from the crowd as they watched German Chancellor Angela Merkel deliver an historic address at Westminster in her native tongue – neither … Read More
UPDATE 2-US calls on Russia to be transparent, avoid risky Ukraine steps – Reuters
Reuters(Adds Hagel comments). BRUSSELS Feb 27 (Reuters) – Russia must be transparent about military exercises along Ukraine’s border and not take any steps that could be misinterpreted or “lead to … Read More
Is Ukraine’s potential dissolution real or overstated? – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSEVASTOPOL, Ukraine — As officials in Kiev move to contain unrest in the Crimea and others fret over divisions in Ukraine, there’s still no consensus whether the threat of … Read More
Ukraine warns Russia against ‘aggression’ in Crimea – BBC News
BBC NewsHe said Russia’s troops from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet should not move outside their naval base in Sebastopol. The warning comes after armed men seized Crimea’s regional parliament and … Read More
Thai Prime Minister’s Supporters Plan Volunteer Militias — Update – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalIt has been more than a week since Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was last seen in Thailand’s capital, and now war drums are sounding in the north of … Read More
Chris Christie ‘firmly’ backs embattled Port Authority chairman – The Star-Ledger
The Star-LedgerEWING — Gov. Chris Christie tonight said he continues to back his embattled Port Authority chairman “strong and firmly,” telling New Jersey 101.5 that he remains confident in David … Read More
American Idol Top 13 Recap: 5 Best Performances and Bottom 3 Prediction … – E! Online
E! OnlineAnd here we go! American Idol has officially entered the final round of competition! Season 13’s Top 13 all performed a song that fit the “This Is Me” theme, … Read More
Chris Christie decries media hysteria – Politico
PoliticoNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie decried the “hysteria” surrounding the traffic scandal troubling his administration on Wednesday, adding that he didn’t know if now-fired aide Bridget Anne Kelly acted alone … Read More
Senator Calls For Total Ban of ‘Dangerous’ Bitcoin – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comSen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va, has written to federal regulators urging them to totally ban Bitcoin, the “cryptocurrency” that has so excited the financial and tech world over the last year. … Read More
The NFL Combine: Who Won? – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalKent State running back Dri Archer ran the fastest 40-yard dash, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel measured in shorter than expected and Miami (Fla.) punter Pat O’Donnell put … Read More