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Senate GOP to Obama: Don't bother nominating to Court

The Post and Courier 

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans united behind Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in insisting that President Barack Obama’s successor fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Antonin Scalia’s death. Democrats looking to reclaim the Senate majority immediately accused them of putting politics ahead of their constitutional...

Genes, bugs and radiation: WHO backs new weapons in Zika fight

Reuters 

LONDON (Reuters) - Countries battling the Zika virus should consider new ways to curb disease-carrying mosquitoes, including testing the release of genetically modified insects and bacteria that stop their eggs hatching, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.

Genes, bugs and radiation: WHO backs new weapons in Zika fight

Reuters 

LONDON (Reuters) - Countries battling the Zika virus should consider new ways to curb disease-carrying mosquitoes, including testing the release of genetically modified insects and bacteria that stop their eggs hatching, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.



Guinea strike will not hurt bauxite production, producers say

Reuters 

CONAKRY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A general strike in Guinea will not curb production of bauxite, the country's top producer said on Tuesday, even though miners have announced their support for a nationwide walkout to push for higher wages and lower fuel prices.

Guinea strike will not hurt bauxite production, producers say

Reuters 

CONAKRY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A general strike in Guinea will not curb production of bauxite, the country's top producer said on Tuesday, even though miners have announced their support for a nationwide walkout to push for higher wages and lower fuel prices.

Fiat Toro pick-up launched in Brazil; prices start from R$ 76,500 (INR 13.08 Lakhs)

«Motoroids» (motoroids.com) 

The Fiat Toro pick-up has been launched in Brazil, with prices starting from R$ 76,500 (INR 13.08 Lakhs) to R$ 116,500 (INR 19.92 Lakhs). Previewed by the Fiat FCC4 concept from 2014, the new Toro is primarily targeted at the “leisure and lifestyle savvy” brigade. The Toro measures 4,915 mm long, 1,844 mm wide, 1,735 mm tall, and has […]

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South China Sea takes centre stage at U.S.-ASEAN summit

Reuters 

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and allies from Southeast Asia will turn their attention to China on Tuesday on the second day of a summit intended to improve commercial links and provide a united front on maritime disputes with Beijing.

South China Sea takes centre stage at U.S.-ASEAN summit

Reuters 

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and allies from Southeast Asia will turn their attention to China on Tuesday on the second day of a summit intended to improve commercial links and provide a united front on maritime disputes with Beijing.

Cipriani to return to his roots with Wasps

Reuters 

LONDON (Reuters) - Maverick England flyhalf Danny Cipriani is returning to his former club Wasps in a bid to revive his international career.

UPDATE 1-Indian tax office tells Vodafone to pay $2 bln in tax dispute

Reuters 

MUMBAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - India's tax office has sent Vodafone Group a reminder to pay $2 billion in taxes and threatened the British telecoms group with seizure of local assets if it fails to do so, despite the long-running dispute being the subject of an international arbitration process.

Jilted elephant takes it out on tourists

Reuters 

A 'jilted' elephant in southwestern China wanders onto a tourist road and damages cars for the third time in one week reportedly after losing a fight for a mate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Jilted elephant takes it out on tourists

Reuters 

A 'jilted' elephant in southwestern China wanders onto a tourist road and damages cars for the third time in one week reportedly after losing a fight for a mate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Jilted elephant takes it out on tourists

Reuters 

A 'jilted' elephant in southwestern China wanders onto a tourist road and damages cars for the third time in one week reportedly after losing a fight for a mate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


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