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Economic Times | Jews ordered to register in East Ukraine USA TODAY Jews in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk where pro-Russian militants have taken over government buildings were told they have to "register" with the Ukrainians who are trying to make the city become part of Russia, according to Ukrainian and Israeli ... Anti-Semitic fliers in eastern Ukraine denounced Obama Raises Doubts Over Russia De-escalation Intents in Ukraine Ukraine deal: How energy binds Russia, Europe |
New York Daily News | Chelsea Clinton announces she's pregnant New York Daily News The 34-year-old Clinton made the surprise announcement at an event on the Lower East Side that she was hosting with her mother, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. BY Rich Schapiro. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Published: Thursday, April 17, ... Chelsea Clinton announces pregnancy Chelsea Clinton Is Expecting First Child Chelsea Clinton is pregnant |
BBC News | 'Most Earth-like planet yet' spotted by Kepler BBC News The most Earth-like planet yet has been discovered, scientists report in the journal Science. The rocky planet, Kepler 186f, is close to the size of Earth and has the potential to hold liquid water, which is critical for life, the team says. Nestled in the Milky Way, it is ... Earth-Size Planet Where Water May Exist Found Meet Earth's cousin, a planet similar to ours Earth's 'cousin' spotted in Milky Way |
Times of India | Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies USA TODAY Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who was praised as the most popular Spanish writer since Cervantes, died today in Mexico City at the age of 87. Garcia Marquez, a former journalist who was born in Colombia but lived in Mexico for more ... UPDATE 2-Gabriel Garcia Marquez, master of magical realism, dies at 87 Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel-Winning Novelist, Dies at 87 Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies aged 87 |
CNNMoney | Obama Says Health-Insurance Enrollees Reach 8 Million Wall Street Journal Enrollment for private health insurance through federal and state exchanges has swelled to about 8 million, President Barack Obama announced Thursday. President Obama held a surprise press briefing at the White House, discussing the newest figures on ... Obama on health care law: 'This thing is working.' Eight million people signed up for healthcare, Obama announces Obamacare "is working," time to move past political fight, Obama says |
BBC News | S Korea ferry: Bad weather hampers search for survivors BBC News Bad weather, murky water and strong currents are hampering the search for survivors of the South Korean ferry disaster. Emergency services are still searching for more than 270 people missing after a ship carrying 475 people sank. Officials say 179 people ... South Korean ferry rescue runs into trouble South Korean ferry sinking: Text messages from trapped students tell tales of ... South Korea ferry disaster: Navy divers unable to gain access to capsized ship ... |
Washington Post | Reservoir to be flushed because of urinating teen Washington Post PORTLAND, Ore. — The mix of 38 million gallons of treated water and one teen's urine has proven unacceptable to Portland officials who plan to flush away the whole lot — the second time in less than three years the city has gone to such lengths to keep its ... Pee in the reservoir: What you need to know (Q&A) Oregon dumps millions of gallons of urine-tainted drinking water Peeing Teen Prompts Portland to Flush 38 Million Gallons of Drinking Water |
Medscape | FDA warns common uterine fibroid surgery can spread undetected cancer Reuters (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that a common surgical procedure used to remove uterine fibroids could spread undetected uterine cancer. Data showed that the procedure, laparoscopic power morcellation, could significantly ... FDA issues warning over use of cutting tool for uterine fibroids FDA Warns Against Procedure for Uterine Fibroids FDA warns of cancer risk with fibroid procedure |
The Guardian | Edward Snowden asks Vladimir Putin if Russia spies on its citizens Washington Post MOSCOW — American fugitive Edward Snowden made a surprise appearance during Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual call-in meeting with the nation on Thursday, submitting what critics considered a softball question about domestic surveillance in ... Edward Snowden is surprise guest on Putin phone-in Edward Snowden asks Putin on live TV: Does Russia spy on millions? Edward Snowden makes virtual appearance at Putin show |
Voice of America | US sending helmets, other non-lethal military aid to Ukraine Fox News The U.S. is sending helmets, sleeping bags and generators to support the Ukrainian military -- but stopped short of approving other items the interim government reportedly says it needs to stand up to the might of Moscow, saber-rattling on its doorstep. White House approves more non-lethal aid for Ukraine US, Poland Defense Leaders Find New Areas for Cooperation 'Brutal Intervention' Taking Place in Ukraine Under New Russian Doctrine |