Sunday, February 18, 2018

BRIEF-Austal Wins US$15 Mln Contract For Guided Missile Frigate FFG(X) Concept Design

* AWARDED US$15 MILLION DOLLAR FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE FFG(X) CONCEPT DESIGN

David Gergen: Trump's attacks on media pose 'growing' threat to America

President Trump's attempts to discredit the Russia investigation and his attacks against the media pose a "growing" threat to American democracy, so says David Gergen.

Asia and Australia Edition: Iran, Russia, Olympics: Your Monday Briefing

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News Analysis: U.S. Revives Concerns About European Defense Plans, Rattling NATO Allies

Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary general, during a meeting on the second day of the defense ministers council meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday.

‘Black Panther’ Smashes Box Office Records and Hollywood Myths

Chadwick Boseman stars as the superheroic T’Challa in “Black Panther,” which arrived to scorching ticket sales.

Russian Athlete May Lose Olympic Medal After Failed Doping Test

Alexander Krushelnytsky, who competed in mixed doubles curling with his wife, is the first athlete from Russia to come under investigation for using a banned substance at these Games.

Netanyahu to Iran: ‘Do Not Test Israel’s Resolve’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who spoke at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, on Sunday, brandished a remnant of what he said was an Iranian drone shot down in Israeli airspace.

Second Afghan Governor Defies Kabul Order to Resign, Adding to U.S. Headache

A billboard in northern Afghanistan depicting Atta Mohammad Noor, the governor of Balkh Province who refused to step down when President Ashraf Ghani fired him.

Trump Blames Obama and Democrats for Failing to Stop Russian Meddling

President Trump on Friday in Washington.

Brendan Cox, Husband of Murdered U.K. Lawmaker, Resigns Over Abuse Accusations

Brendan Cox, husband of the slain British Parliament member Jo Cox, in London in 2016. He has apologized for past behavior but denied other accusations of abuse.

SpaceX to launch demo satellites for its high-speed internet project

Elon Musk's SpaceX wants to deliver high-speed internet to the world using thousands of small satellites -- and this week that plan is moving closer to reality.

'Black Panther' brings in a record-breaking box office weekend

All hail the king.

Trump tariffs on steel would hit China -- and the entire global trading system

If President Trump decides to impose steep tariffs on steel, it would be a direct shot at Beijing.

Ski Ace Ted Ligety Bows Out of Olympics. Will It Be for Good?

The American skier Ted Ligety after a giant slalom run on Sunday. He placed 15th, throwing into doubt whether he will compete in another Olympics.

NBC hires Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon

Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon has been hired by NBC to serve as a correspondent for the remainder of the Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Florida, Mueller, Olympics: Your Weekend Briefing

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AMD Analyst Corner: Fnatic â€Å“Paladins” player Gerrah


Fnatic â€Å“Paladins” player Gerrah discusses how the game is played, the competitive LAN structure, and Fnatic’s biggest rivals. Learn More: www.amd.com/esports *** Subscribe: http://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_AMD Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Facebook Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/AMD_On_Twitter Follow us on Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/AMD Follow us on G+: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_GooglePlus Follow us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Linkedin Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Instagram ©2017 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow Logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

'Black Panther' brings in a record-breaking box office weekend

All hail the king.

Trump tariffs on steel would hit China -- and the entire global trading system

If President Trump decides to impose steep tariffs on steel, it would be a direct shot at Beijing.

NBC hires Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon

Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon has been hired by NBC to serve as a correspondent for the remainder of the Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Trump Blames Obama and Democrats for Failing to Stop Russian Meddling

President Trump on Friday in Washington.

Netanyahu to Iran: ‘Do Not Test Israel’s Resolve’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who spoke at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, on Sunday, brandished a remnant of what he said was an Iranian drone shot down in Israeli airspace.

Russian Athlete May Lose Olympic Medal After Failed Doping Test

Alexander Krushelnytsky, who competed in mixed doubles curling with his wife, is the first athlete from Russia to come under investigation for using a banned substance at these Games.

Brendan Cox, Husband of Murdered U.K. Lawmaker, Resigns Over Abuse Accusations

Brendan Cox, husband of the slain British Parliament member Jo Cox, in London in 2016. He has apologized for past behavior but denied other accusations of abuse.

4 Israelis Hurt by Bomb Set in Flag at Gaza Fence, Igniting Night of Fighting

Palestinian demonstrators taking cover during clashes with the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip on Friday.

Ski Ace Ted Ligety Bows Out of Olympics. Will It Be for Good?

The American skier Ted Ligety after a giant slalom run on Sunday. He placed 15th, throwing into doubt whether he will compete in another Olympics.

Florida, Mueller, Olympics: Your Weekend Briefing

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Iran Plane Crashes Into Mountain, Killing All 66 Aboard

Distraught relatives of passengers of the crashed Aseman Airline flight gathered at the Mehr-Abad Airport in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday.

India's Reliance, global tech firms to invest $9.3 bln in industrial area

MUMBAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - India's Reliance Industries Ltd and global technology companies will invest 600 billion rupees ($9.34 billion) over 10 years to set up an integrated industrial area in the western state of Maharashtra, the company's chairman Mukesh Ambani said.

Homelessness, Step by Step

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The Week in Good News: Chloe Kim, Mr. Rogers, and a Bichon Frisé Named Flynn

Go, Chloe Kim! She had a score of 93.75 on her first run, and no competitor came close to beating that mark.

Sunny days for the economy can't last forever

Unfortunately, economic expansions don't last forever. Eventually, a recession comes along and ruins the party.

Sunny days for the economy can't last forever

1. It's getting late: The recovery from the Great Recession is already one of the longest economic expansions in American history.