In Washington, the Republicans have no plans to offer full support to President Barack Obama’s policies, saying that they may support some aspects of it but not all.
International
Poroshenko: Russia has 9,000 troops in Ukraine
BY DMITRY ZHDANNIKOV AND NOAH BARKIN DAVOS, Switzerland Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:08pm EST Ukrainian servicemen fire their weapons during fighting with pro-Russian separatists in Pesky village, near Donetsk January 21, 2015. CREDIT: REUTERS/OLEKSANDR KLYMENKO (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko accused Russia on Wednesday of sending 9,000 troops to back separatist rebels in the east of his country, and the IMF chief said she backed extra financial help for Kiev as the conflict inflicts severe […]
Obama’s State of the Union Address
It’s “time to turn the page” from recession and war… That was U.S. President Barack Obama’s message during Tuesday’s State of the Union speech. U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: “Tonight, after a breakthrough year for America, our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999.” Obama touted his “middle-class economic” policies for trimming the jobless rate to 5.6 percent…. U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: “This is good news people (laughter)” …and urged the […]
Obama calls on Congress to authorize force against ISIS
In his second-to-the-last State of The Union Address, President Barack Obama called on the Congress for authorization of the use of force against ISIS.
Friends in costume help residents of burning house
In Scotland, two friends dressed as “Robin” and “Joker” saved a family from their burning home.
Rebels take over presidential palace in Yemen
The Shi’ite rebels in Yemen won against the Presidential Guards and succeeded in taking over the country’s presidential palace but Yemen’s president is not in the said building.
EU scheme commits $350 mln for research on ebola vaccines
The Europe Union and drugmakers pledged to invest 280 million euros ($350 million) in Ebola research. Malou Francisco reports from The Netherlands.
HIGH WINDS, RAIN, FLOODS AND SNOW IN HAWAII – Des Acenas reports
A storm hits Hawaii with rain, winds, floods and snow. Des Acenas reports from Hawaii
INC locale in California gives back to the community – Don Orozco reports
A Philippine Church in California celebrates its 38th anniversary by giving back to the community – Don Orozco reports from San Jose, California.
Catalans back independence vote
More than two million Catalans defied a Spanish court and voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence — cutting ties with Spain. Angela Garcia reports from Spain.
Europe’s migration crisis – Angela Benjamin reports from Rome, Italy
Europe and Africa have agreed to adopt a plan to deal with the issue of migration. Angela Benjamin reports from Rome, Italy
Cat saves infant’s life
In Russia, a cat named Masha became an instant celebrity after rescuing an abandoned infant.
