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Push to ‘Make in India’ threatens vulnerable workers, activists say

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Efforts by the Modi government to boost manufacturing and encourage startups may put vulnerable workers at greater risk, activists say, amid pressure from investors to smooth the path of doing business. Already, protection for workers is lax and legislation poorly implemented in the country.



Oil Prices: Crude Jumps 10% Amid OPEC Cooperation Rumors After Steep Declines

International Business Times 

This story was updated at 4:30 p.m. EST. A single tweet Thursday opened a gusher for oil prices Friday, as rumors of cooperation amongst oil producers spurred optimism amongst traders. The price of West Texas Intermediate crude settled up nearly 11 percent, rising $2.87 to $20.08, on a day that saw the largest price gains in oil since 2009.  The move reverses part of the steep declines in oil that have taken place since the start of the week. Domestic crude hit a low point of $26.05 Thursday, a price not seen since 2003.

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«Albany Democrat Herald» (democratherald.com) 

Dec. 15, 1921 — Feb. 6, 2016

War on Boko Haram: President Buhari welcomes Central African support

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

– President Muhammadu Buhari received a message from President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea – Buhari has said that his administration will partner with the Economic Community of Central Africa States to rid Nigeria and her neighbours of Boko Haram insurgency – Juan Antonio Bibang Nchuchuma, the special envoy of the Equatorial Guinean president, said that his […]

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Kristen Wiig Pretending To Be Peyton Manning Is Just Too Much

BuzzFeed 

Kristen Wiig for MVP.

Last night, Kristen Wiig — I mean, Peyton Manning — stopped by The Tonight Show and gave some insight into who the *real* Peyton is.

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Sure, they chatted about the Super Bowl for a bit. Like, what was going through Peyton's head those last few moments of the game.

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The Broke Girl’s Guide to Emma Watson’s Style

Yahoo Style 

Emma Watson may be best known for her career-making role as brainy Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, but that’s far from her only claim to iMDB fame. Burberry tapped Watson to headline its Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 ad campaigns. Watson was also chosen to be the face of Lancôme in 2011, and was awarded the BFA’s “Best British Style” award.

Intruder on the tracks triggers morning BART delays

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A person on the tracks briefly caused trains to stop near the BART Civic Center station Friday morning, authorities said. The breach occurred at 8:29 a.m., triggering delays in train traffic traveling in both directions as BART police were called to remove the intruder from the tracks, said Jim Allison, a spokesman for the agency. By 8:45 a.m. the intruder had been rounded up and trains began moving again, but with delays of up to 10 minutes.

Ex-Afghan governor Fazlullah Wahidi kidnapped in Pakistan

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Unknown gunmen gave reportedly kidnapped the former provincial governor Fazlullah Wahidi in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Wahidi has previously served as the governor of eastern Kunar and western Herat provinces of Afghanistan. According to the authorities in Pakistan, Wahidi was on a visit along with his family when he was kidnapped by the Read the full article...

New PGA Tour Superstore opening in Minnetonka

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

The store will open in the spring and have 41,000 square feet of interactive space including golf simulators, hitting bays and a 1,500 square foot putting green.

Visa Takes 10% Stake in Payments Company Square

«FOX Business» (foxbusiness.com) 

Visa Inc. has disclosed details of its nearly five-year-old investment in Square Inc., raising questions about Visa's plans for its stake in the mobile-payment startup.

There is crisis of confidence in government: Manmohan Singh

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said there is a crisis of confidence in the government and that PM Modi must give "every Indian" the confidence that he cares for people's well-being. Singh was critical of the PM for not speaking on issues like beef or Muzaffarnagar riots.

Five Years After Protests, Bahrain Critics Facing 'Widespread Crackdown'

RIA Novosti  

Five years after a wave of protests swept through Bahrain as part of the Arab Spring movement, there are major concerns over the freedom of speech and hope for reforms in the Gulf monarchy, with the government accused of engaging in a "widespread crackdown" against any form of political protest.





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