League Two boss follows Tottenham coach in rejecting Manchester United move
Posted onMICHAEL APPLETON has snubbed the chance to overhaul Manchester United’s academy, according to reports. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Category: General World News
Rupee extends losses, down 14 paise at 67.98
Posted onThe dollar was weaker against the yen during Asian trade today, as a decline in oil prices overnight capped gains in the greenback. read more >>> Source : EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.Com
Microsoft tests underwater data centre
Posted onMicrosoft is considering locating new data centres under the sea in an effort to make them more efficient and greener. read more >>> Source : BBC
UPDATE 2-Dow Chemical's focus on high-margin businesses paying off
Posted on* Shares up 3.3 pct at $44 premarket (Adds details, background) read more >>> Source : Reuters
Win win situation… two extra coffees a day may HALVE cirrhosis of the liver risk
Posted onTWO extra cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of potentially fatal liver cirrhosis by almost half, according to new research. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Liverpool sign defender Greenwood
Posted onLiverpool Ladies sign England international defender Alex Greenwood from fellow WSL 1 side Notts County Ladies. read more >>> Source : BBC
More than a pretty face: Barbie demand helps Mattel's bottom line
Posted onMattel has reported a surprise increase in quarterly net sales; the first time it has managed that in over two years. That was thanks to a recovery… read more >>> Source : EuroNews.Com
GB pick teenager Swan for Fed Cup
Posted onGreat Britain captain Judy Murray selects teenager Katie Swan as one of her singles picks for the Fed Cup tie in Israel. read more >>> Source : BBC
Inside the Frozen-replica palace at William Hawrelak Park in Alberta, Canada
Posted onA breathtaking ice castle, similar to Elsa’s palace from the hit Disney movie Frozen, is now open in Alberta, Canada, and the public are able to explore its breathtaking tunnels and slide. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Iran's stock exchange hits 1 year high after nuclear deal
Posted onThe Tehran Stock Exchange has rallied to a one year high in the wake of Iran’s landmark nuclear deal with world powers last summer. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
Here's Why HuffPost Gay Voices Just Changed Its Name To HuffPost Queer Voices
Posted onToday, for the very first time, we’re thrilled to welcome you to HuffPost Queer Voices. Our name change comes four-and-a-half years after we originally debuted as HuffPost Gay Voices — and after countless conversations with countless people, both inside and outside of the HuffPost newsroom. Though I’ve had my own love affair with the word […]
RPT-SNB's Jordan says franc remains 'significantly overvalued,' ready to intervene
Posted onGENEVA, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan said on Tuesday that the country’s currency remains “significantly overvalued” compared to the euro and that the central remains… read more >>> Source : Reuters
EU draft deal on UK not a euro zone veto: Tusk
Posted onEuropean Council President Donald Tusk discusses proposals to protect non-euro zone countries from deeper euro zone integration. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Markets await the NFP release
Posted onAfter yesterday’s late-day surge in equities failed to produce a positive close, risk appetite is having a déjà vu moment with high-yielding asset classes under pressure ahead of the opening bell in North America. The Reserve Bank of Australia met overnight, and as expected decided to maintain its overnight lending rate at 2.0%, along with […]
$500 zero-day ransomware attack takes council offline for nearly a week
Posted onA county council took many systems offline after a ransomware attack to prevent further infections. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Dow Chemical expects to continue cashing in from the oil crash (DOW)
Posted onDow Chemical says low energy costs are a “net benefit”. The maker of plastics and chemicals reported fourth-quarter earnings results on Tuesday morning that topped analysts’ expectations. It’s no surprise that while other firms exposed to the energy sector are getting slammed and expecting further losses, Dow Chemical is hoping to continue cashing in from […]
The Devil's Elbow road in Scotland to be revived as a tourist attraction
Posted onThe double-hairpin bend near Glenshee, Perthshire, used to be part of Britain’s highest route, the A93, but was bypassed when the road was straightened out in the 1960s – much to the relief of motorists. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Oil giants' woes drag down FTSE 100
Posted onLondon’s leading shares fall in Tuesday trading, as poor results from oil giants weigh on the market. read more >>> Source : BBC
Air Transat pilots vote in favour of strike if no deal reached
Posted onAir Transat’s pilots have voted almost unanimously to support a strike that would hit the vacation airline just before the busy March Break travelling season, if the two sides can’t come to terms before then. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
'Not a nice man' Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's X Factor colleague slams her 'abusive' husband
Posted onTHE X FACTOR’S warm-up man has branded Cheryl Fernandez-Versini’s estranged husband “abusive and fame hungry” on Twitter. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
GBP/USD bounces back on draft EU deal
Posted onIntense negotiations over the weekend have resulted in some kind of draft agreement between the European Union and the UK. While the agreement is vague on various matters, actually getting to a draft agreement and a few wins there for UK PM Cameron have some influence. GBP/USD is rebounding from the lows seen after the […]
Cosby's lawyers to urge dismissal of sexual assault criminal case
Posted onPhiladelphia (Reuters) – Lawyers for disgraced comedian Bill Cosby on Tuesday will urge a Pennsylvania judge to throw out criminal charges of sexual assault against him, arguing that the case violates a prosecutor’s decade old agreement not to charge Cosby. read more >>> Source : Reuters
TE Connectivity to buy Creganna Medical Group for $895 million
Posted on(Reuters) – Swiss-based communication equipment maker TE Connectivity Ltd said it would buy medical device maker Creganna Medical Group for $895 million, expanding in the fast-growing business of supplying equipment for minimally invasive procedures. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Nintendo profit falls as Wii U flails
Posted onNintendo’s latest quarterly profit is 36% down, fuelling speculation it plans to reveal a successor to the Wii U soon. read more >>> Source : BBC
Migrants stranded in Greece by taxi, tractor protests
Posted on* At least 80 busloads of migrants stranded on road to border read more >>> Source : Reuters
Explorer: Bohemia’s Secret Spot for Cross-Country Skiing
Posted onThe Jizera Mountains of Central Europe, unknown to many, offer fine Nordic trails. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Inspiring letter for NI school children
Posted onA County Antrim primary school sent a moving letter to children who received their transfer test results on Saturday. read more >>> Source : BBC
Red Cross Launches Emergency Appeal for Zika Virus Response
Posted onThe Red Cross has put out an emergency appeal for funding to help with the outbreak of the Zika virus, which could infect as many as 4 million people in the Americas this year. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescents Societies launched the appeal Tuesday for $2.3 million to support the regional […]
Mick Jagger looks ecstatic as Rolling Stones prepare to kick off Latin American tour
Posted onTHE ROLLING STONES arrived in Santiago ready to get the party started on their Latin American tour yesterday, with Sir Mick Jagger making a statement in mustard. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
SNB's Jordan says franc remains 'significantly overvalued,' ready to intervene
Posted onGENEVA, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan said on Tuesday that the country’s currency remains “significantly overvalued” compared to the euro and that the central remains… read more >>> Source : Reuters
Leicester star: We do not fear upcoming Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City games
Posted onLEICESTER goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel insist his side are riding high on confidence going into a difficult run of games in February. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Bloating, cramps and sharp aches: What YOUR stomach pains are telling you
Posted onMANY people experience stomach pain and discomfort on a daily basis, but it could be more serious than you think. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
People aged 65 to 79 'happiest of all'
Posted onSixty-five to 79 is the happiest age group for adults, while middle-aged people have the lowest levels of well-being, a UK study suggests. read more >>> Source : BBC
Toure & Silva out, Messi & Pogba in?
Posted onWhat will Pep Guardiola’s arrival mean for Manchester City’s team? Match of the Day’s Danny Murphy gives his analysis. read more >>> Source : BBC
Greg McBride: Lay down ARMs?
Posted onDon’t rule out adjustable-rate mortgages as interest rates rise. read more >>> Source : BankRate.Com
Cambridge applicants to face new test
Posted onWould-be students at Cambridge University will have to sit written tests as part of the application process, the university’s admissions director announces. read more >>> Source : BBC
Android security: Google kills remote hacker bug, patches seven critical flaws
Posted onGoogle has fixed seven critical security vulnerabilities in its February Android update for Nexus devices. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Mariah Carey 'looking forward' to returning to Europe
Posted onLOS ANGELES – Pop singer Mariah Carey will hit the road again for a European tour starting next month — her first show dates on the continent since 2003. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Dutch police train eagles to snatch enemy drones
Posted onAMSTERDAM, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Dutch police puzzling over how to remove drones that pose a public safety threat are testing a way to get the job done in one fell swoop – with trained eagles. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Dubai is a crazy world with sharks, scary water rides and family fun
Posted onThere’s a local joke that Dubai holds the world record for world records. Robert Hardman enjoys a stay at Atlantis, The Palm, a spectacular hotel resort/fantasy castle with a few records of its own. read more >>> Source : DailyMail.Co.UK
Scottish Power cuts gas prices by 5.4%
Posted onScottish Power cuts the price of its standard gas tariff by 5.4% from 15 March, the third of the big suppliers to do so this year. read more >>> Source : BBC
Mad Max director George Miller to preside over Cannes film festival
Posted onPARIS (Reuters) – Australian director George Miller will preside over the 69th Cannes film festival, organizers said on Tuesday. read more >>> Source : Reuters
The Getaway: The Best Day to Buy Airline Tickets? Well, That Depends.
Posted onIs there a best day to get the lowest price on a flight? Some say Tuesday, others say weekends, but the trick may be in the way you buy, not the time. read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Bookings to Spain and Portugal see HUGE spike as Brits search for 'safe holidays'
Posted onBRITS are ditching previously popular beach resorts for safer options. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
China central bank eases rules for homebuyers
Posted onChina’s central bank and banking regulator said they would adjust mortgage policy regulations for home buyers in some cities. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com