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At a time when film promotion in Bollywood hinges on Twitter handle campaign, the trend might catch up in Bengal politics as well.

Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images Even with rate cuts, additional asset purchases and new targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO), the ECB monetary policy "Bazooka" wasn't enough to lift risk assets overnight.

Myanmar's lower house of parliament voted on Friday to confirm a close friend and confidant of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as its presidential candidate, bringing the top office a step closer for the man expected to rule as Suu Kyi's proxy. The vote in the lower house for the presidential nominee was never in doubt as Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) holds an outright majority following a crushing electoral win in November. NLD candidate Htin Kyaw received 274 of the 317 votes cast.

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. official says a Justice Department probe has found Iran was responsible for a 2013 cyberattack on a suburban New York dam. ......

D'Angelo Russell keeps growing a little here and a little there, enough to catch the attention of Lakers Coach Byron Scott.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the resilience of the Japanese on Friday, the fifth anniversary of the massive tsunami-cum-earthquake that killed more than 19,000 people.

The Assembly announced Thursday that its state budget proposal will restore the funds that Cuomo's own budget plan proposed shifting to the city.

On Thursday, the Broncos, Browns and Jets expressed interest in trading for the 49ers’ quarterback, with Denver emerging as the front-runner to secure his services, according to multiple reports. The Broncos have considered parting with a third-round selection, NFL Network reported. The trade talk comes after head coach Chip Kelly spoke to local reporters at the NFL combine and maintained Kaepernick was a “really good” quarterback who was in the team’s 2016 plans. The Broncos’ strong interest isn’t surprising... Читать дальше...

School bonding, it's said, never wears off.

Guus Hiddink has embarked on a personal crusade to discover what’s wrong with Eden Hazard.

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Activist investors have put a lot of pressure on Yahoo lately to replace its management and sell its core business.

But instead of reaching a settlement and shaking up its current management, Yahoo seems intent on facing a full-on proxy battle that cound turn things really ugly.

The latest signal came from Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's interview with PBS's Charlie Rose on Thursday evening.

"I would love to be running Yahoo! We have a three-year strategic plan," Mayer... Читать дальше...

President Jacob Zuma has come under fire in Parliament over the R120 000 increase in his salary.

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Victor Cruz remains a member of the New York Giants, but it's going to cost him.

They are one of the most loathsome creatures, responsible for the deaths of millions of people during the Black Plagues of past centuries.

Rallies planned for Friday in Rochester, Long Island, Buffalo and New York City are meant to convince state lawmakers to include funding in the 2016-17 state budget to allow the agencies to increase pay without having to cut people or services.

In recognition of World Plumbing Day on Friday, WAtoday asked a couple of Perth plumbers to share their weirdest [and grossest] encounters while on the job – and they didn't disappoint.

Tech Pro Technology Development commands sky-high valuations despite posting losses since 2010. Investors should avoid a Hanergy-like experience.

NAB Challenge matches to be played in Perth and the Gold Coast this weekend will have longer breaks due to forecast hot weather.

It's never easy for a fast bowler to make a comeback from a knee injury but Mohammed Shami is working very hard to get his rhythm back and Indian team has lot of expectations from him in the World Twenty20, opener Rohit Sharma said.

BJP candidate Chandra Bose, set to contest from Bhowanipore against none other than chief minister Mamata Banerjee, invoked Netaji's ideals to fight the "misgovernance" of the Trinamool, as he launched his poll campaign from Netaji Bhavan on Thursday evening.

NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey - A New Jersey man accused of speeding when he fatally struck two teenagers last weekend is facing additional charges after investigators say he tested positive for PCP.

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man accused of speeding when he fatally struck two teenagers last weekend is facing additional charges after investigators say he tested positive for PCP.

Driver in crash that killed teens was on PCP NORTH BERGEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man accused of speeding when he fatally struck two teenagers last weekend is facing additional charges after investigators say he tested positive for PCP. The Jersey City man was charged with death by auto and assault by auto after the crash Saturday night.

In Melbourne, no bigwig – elected, appointed or self-invested – dares to be the one who says we've got enough footy stadiums already.