Sunday, February 11, 2018
What Ban? Patriotic Fervor Grips Russia’s Celebration House in South Korea
Photographs of Russian President Vladimir V. Putin blanket Sports House, a sort of social headquarters for the supporters of the “Olympic Athletes from Russia.”
Trump’s History of Defending Men Accused of Hurting Women
President Trump said on Twitter on Saturday that “lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation.” 
Kim Jong-un’s Sister Turns on the Charm, Taking Pence’s Spotlight
Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, sitting behind Vice President Mike Pence, bottom left, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, bottom right, at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Friday. 
NBC Apologizes After Japan Comment Draws Anger in South Korea
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan at a women’s hockey game between Japan and Sweden at the 2018 Olympics. 
Winter Olympics 2018: Schedule, Medals and Results
Chris Mazdzer on his way to a silver-medal finish in the men’s luge. 
Trump Rules: F.D.A. Chief Goes Against the Administration Stereotype
Scott Gottlieb, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner, has tried to win over critics while also paying attention to the concerns of the drug and health industries. 
Congressman says his Journalist Protection Act is needed now
A Democratic congressman says journalists need a federal law to protect them from violence.
Militants Storm Indian Army Base, Killing Soldiers and a Civilian
Police officers securing an area of a military base in the Jammu and Kashmir region on Saturday. 
Takata, injured drivers reach deal to end U.S. bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb 11 (Reuters) - Takata Corp's U.S. unit reached a settlement with its creditors, lawyers for those injured by its deadly air bags and automakers that smoothes the way to end its Chapter 11 bankruptcy and sell its viable operations, according to court papers.
IMF chief: Cryptocurrency regulation is 'inevitable'
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde says it's only a matter of time before cryptocurrencies come under government regulation.
Russian Plane Crashes Near Moscow, Killing 71 on Board
Emergency services crews at the site of the crash. Fragments of the plane and many bodies were discovered near Stepanovskoe, Russia, Tass reported. 
Winter Olympics 2018: Schedule, Medals and Results
Chris Mazdzer on his way to a silver-medal finish in the men’s luge. 
Trump’s History of Defending Men Accused of Hurting Women
President Trump said on Twitter on Saturday that “lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation.” 
Trump Rules: F.D.A. Chief Goes Against the Administration Stereotype
Scott Gottlieb, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner, has tried to win over critics while also paying attention to the concerns of the drug and health industries. 
Two Ohio Police Officers Killed Responding to 911 Hangup Call, Officials Say
Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli were fatally shot answering a 911 hangup call in Ohio on Saturday. 
It’s Crazy Mikaela Shiffrin Will Aim for 3 Skiing Golds. It’s Crazier She May Get Them.
No Alpine skier, man or woman, has ever won more than three gold medals in one Olympics. Mikaela Shiffrin has her sights set on three in Pyeongchang. 
As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, center, in Budapest last year during a swearing-in ceremony of new border police officers. 
Why the bond market is freaking out Wall Street
The normally boring bond market is causing serious drama on Wall Street.
Why the bond market is freaking out Wall Street
The normally boring bond market is causing serious drama on Wall Street. 
Why the bond market is freaking out Wall Street
1. Blame the bonds: The normally boring bond market is causing serious drama on Wall Street.
Liberals Wanted Fiscal Stimulus. Conservatives Delivered It.
President Obama discussed fiscal stimulus in a meeting with governors in 2010. At the time, Republicans were typically more focused on the debt. 
Court Takes an Activist Role in Pakistan. Not Everyone Sees It as Just.
The Supreme Court in Islamabad, Pakistan. Supporters of the leading political party accuse the judiciary of acting on behalf of the military, which has long held the levers of power in Pakistan. 
BRIEF-Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Plans JV With U.S. firm Aridis Pharmaceuticals
* SAYS IT PLANS TO SET UP JV WITH CALIFORNIA'S ARIDIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC Source text in Chinese: http://bit.ly/2EWE579 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
2018 Winter Olympics: Schedule, Medals and Results
Sven Kramer on his way to his third straight gold medal in the men’s 5,000-meter. 
It’s Crazy Mikaela Shiffrin Will Aim for 3 Skiing Golds. It’s Crazier She May Get Them.
No Alpine skier, man or woman, has ever won more than three gold medals in one Olympics. Mikaela Shiffrin has her sights set on three in Pyeongchang. 
As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, center, in Budapest last year during a swearing-in ceremony of new border police officers. 
Court Takes an Activist Role in Pakistan. Not Everyone Sees It as Just.
The Supreme Court in Islamabad, Pakistan. Supporters of the leading political party accuse the judiciary of acting on behalf of the military, which has long held the levers of power in Pakistan. 
Olympics-Toyota leaves Pyeongchang podium to Sth Korean rivals
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb 11 (Reuters) - For a major new Olympics sponsor, Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp is oddly invisible at the Pyeongchang winter Games.
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