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Syria Barrel Bombings Continue Despite Ban Says NGO

Syria Barrel Bombings Continue Despite Ban Says NGO


Syria Barrel Bombings Continue Despite Ban Says NGO

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 04:40 AM PST

Human Rights Watch is calling for the United Nations Security Council to pass an arms embargo on the Syrian government to end barrel bombings of civilian areas. Mark Kelly reports. Image: AFP.
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Suicide Bomber Hits NATO Convoy in Kabul

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 01:47 AM PST

A suicide bomber struck the security team of NATO's top civilian representative in Afghanistan on Thursday, killing at least two people. Photo: AP. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit....
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'Jihadi John': What's Known About Mohammed Emwazi

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 05:48 AM PST

"Jihadi John," the Islamic State militant whose British voice is heard in beheading videos, has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi. What's known about his life? WSJ's Jason Bellini has...
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SATs, ACTs: How Test Prep Can Be Cheap, Even Free

Posted: 26 Feb 2015 02:11 PM PST

The pressure of collegiate test prep doesn't have to come at a sky-high cost. MarketWatch's Charles Passy has tips on test prep deals. Photo: iStock/AdamGregor Subscribe to the WSJ channel...
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Abercrombie Faces Supreme Court Over Headscarf Policy

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 01:42 AM PST

The Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Abercrombie & Fitch can be sued for refusing to hire a Muslim job applicant who wore a headscarf for religious reasons. WSJ's Jess Bravin reports....
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Coastal Home Where Designers Can Breathe Deep

Posted: 26 Feb 2015 09:14 PM PST

In Laguna Beach, California, retailing innovators Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi take a break from their professional lives in a home they consider a "blank canvas". Photo: Michal Czerwonka for...
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Net Neutrality Explained

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 04:27 AM PST

Net neutrality revolves around a key question: Should internet bandwidth be treated equally for everyone? Here's a look at the debate. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy...
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Pittsburgh Poet Recites Positive Poems

Posted: 26 Feb 2015 01:23 PM PST

Billie Nardozzi writes poems every week for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It's for love, not money: He pays for the privilege of getting them into print. Photo: James R. Hagerty/The Wall Street...
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Not Your Typical Open House

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 03:33 AM PST

Ranging from five-course dinners to poolside fashion shows, real estate house parties have become the latest way for agents to show off new listings. Photo: Alexander Ali/Society Group Subscribe...
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