The headline news from January 18, 2015

The archive of all headlines from January 18, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Niger Charlie protesters burn churches

BBC  18/Jan/2015 00:25:02

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Rapid spread of Disneyland measles concerns officials

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 00:45:11

There are now 51 confirmed cases of the contagious virus across California, three other states and Mexico. Officials say the new cases 'indicate the measles outbreak will continue to spread.' Terrorism suspects arrested in Greece may be linked to Belgium cell

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Rapid spread of Disneyland measles concerns officials

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 01:55:07

There are now 51 confirmed cases of the contagious virus across California, three other states and Mexico. Officials say the new cases 'indicate the measles outbreak will continue to spread.' Police searching for cyclist who shot man in Rolls-Royce in Hollywood

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Obama to seek billions in new taxes on wealthy

Washingtonpost  18/Jan/2015 02:10:12

He plans to propose raising $320 billion over the next 10 years in new taxes on wealthy individuals and big financial institutions to pay for programs aimed at helping lower- and middle-income people.

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Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 02:10:14

The president will detail the plan, which is expected to call for the closing of loopholes, in Tuesday's State of the Union address. Police searching for cyclist who shot man in Rolls-Royce in Hollywood

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Obama toPropose TaxCuts for theMiddle ClassNYT Now

New York Times  18/Jan/2015 02:15:05

In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Obama will urge Congress to raise taxes and fees on the wealthiest taxpayers and largest financial firms to finance the tax cuts, administration officials said. But the proposal faces long odds in Congress.

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What to Expect From Obama’s State of the Union Speech

NBC News  18/Jan/2015 02:15:10

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Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 02:25:08

The president will detail the plan, which is expected to benefit low- and moderate-income taxpayers and call for the closing of loopholes, in the State of the Union address. Police searching for cyclist who shot man in Rolls-Royce in Hollywood

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Obama to seek billions in new taxes on wealthy

Washingtonpost  18/Jan/2015 02:35:06

He plans to propose raising $320 billion over the next 10 years in new taxes on wealthy individuals and big financial institutions to pay for programs aimed at aiding lower- and middle-income people.

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Obama to Seekto Raise Taxeson Rich to AidMiddle ClassNYT Now

New York Times  18/Jan/2015 02:50:04

In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Obama will urge Congress to raise taxes and fees on the wealthiest taxpayers and largest financial firms to finance the tax cuts, administration officials said. But the proposal faces long odds in Congress.

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Obama to Propose Tax Hike for Rich, Tax Cut for Middle Class

NBC News  18/Jan/2015 03:05:06

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Obama to propose $325bn tax cuts plan for middle class

The Guardian  18/Jan/2015 03:40:09

President seeks to provide middle-class tax breaks by levying higher fees on banks, closing loopholes for trust funds, and raising the capital gains threshold

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Huge crowds for Pope Manila Mass

BBC  18/Jan/2015 03:50:02

Huge crowds have gathered to see Pope Francis hold an outdoor Mass in the Philippine city of Manila.

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Obama to Seekto Raise Taxeson Rich to AidMiddle ClassNYT Now

New York Times  18/Jan/2015 04:25:04

In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Obama will urge Congress to raise taxes and fees on the wealthiest taxpayers and largest financial firms to finance tax cuts. The proposal faces long odds in Congress.

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A Stress-Free Weekend in Antigua

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 06:05:08

Its angst-zapping beaches and smooth sailing—plus no shortage of rum creativity—make for an eminently manageable long Caribbean weekend.

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Huge crowds for Pope’s Manila Mass

BBC  18/Jan/2015 06:30:03

Huge crowds have gathered to see Pope Francis celebrate an outdoor Mass in Manila on the last full day of his visit to the Philippines.

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Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 06:35:08

The president will detail the plan, which is expected to benefit low- and moderate-income taxpayers and call for the closing of loopholes, in the State of the Union address. Taiwan’s Nationalists choose Taipei mayor as new party chief

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Filipinos flock to hear pope offer hope to the poor

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 07:35:09

Hundreds of thousands of people fill Manila's main park and surrounding areas for Pope Francis' final events in the Philippines. Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

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Diplomatic storm

CNN  18/Jan/2015 07:40:02

Indonesia executes 6 for drug offenses

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Filipinos flock to hear pope offer hope to the poor

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 07:45:09

Hundreds of thousands of people turn out in Manila for Pope Francis' final events in the Philippines. Speaking to a girl asking why children suffer, Francis is visibly moved. Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

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3 million gather in Manila to hear Pope Francis

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 07:55:08

Organizers say his final Mass could draw 6 million. At an event earlier in the day, the pontiff is visibly moved as he responds to a girl asking why children suffer. Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

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Mass for millions

CNN  18/Jan/2015 08:50:03

Huge crowds gather for Papal Mass

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Pope Talks Poverty, Climate Change Ahead of Manila Mass

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 08:55:08

Pope Francis called on Filipinos to remember the poor, particularly children, in a country where high birthrates and high levels of poverty have created tensions between the Catholic Church and advocates of population control.

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3 million gather in Manila to hear Pope Francis

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 09:00:09

Riding a popemobile based on the design of a modified Army jeep, Francis makes a triumphant entry wearing the same cheap, plastic rain poncho handed out to the masses in Tacloban a day earlier. Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

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Millions attend Pope’s Manila Mass

BBC  18/Jan/2015 09:15:02

Millions are attending Pope Francis’ outdoor Mass in Manila, on the last full day of his visit to the Philippines.

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Pope Talks Poverty Ahead of Manila Mass

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 09:30:09

Pope Francis called on Filipinos to remember the poor, particularly children, in a country where high birthrates and high levels of poverty have created tensions between the Catholic Church and advocates of population control.

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Pope's message to 3 million in Manila: Protect the children

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 10:50:08

The focus on youth reflects the importance that the Vatican places on Asia as the future of the church, and on the Philippines as the largest Catholic nation in the region. Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

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Lower Oil Prices Provide Benefits to U.S. WorkersNYT Now

New York Times  18/Jan/2015 11:25:03

Wall Street may be growing anxious about the negative impact of falling oil prices on energy producers, but the steep declines of recent weeks are delivering substantial benefits to American working-class families.

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Millions attend Pope’s Manila Mass

BBC  18/Jan/2015 12:00:03

Six million people are estimated to have attended Pope Francis’ outdoor Mass in Manila or lined the Papal route, on his last full day in the Philippines.

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Six million attend Pope Manila Mass

BBC  18/Jan/2015 12:05:03

Six million people are estimated to have attended Pope Francis’ outdoor Mass in Manila or lined the Papal route, on his last full day in the Philippines.

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Millions Attend Pope’s Manila Mass

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 12:15:07

Pope Francis wrapped up a week-long tour of Asia with a rousing Mass in Manila, attended by millions, on a day in which he addressed the issues of climate change and population control—two sensitive topics in a country with high birthrates and one that is vulnerable to natural disaster.

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Millions Attend Pope’s Manila Mass

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 12:20:07

Pope Francis wrapped up a week-long tour of Asia with a rousing Mass in Manila, attended by millions, on a day in which he addressed the issues of climate change and population control.

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Record 6 million attend pope's Mass, line route, officials say

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 12:30:09

Francis' message: Protect the children. The focus on youth reflects the importance that the Vatican places on Asia as the future of the church. Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

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Terror threat: Where next?

CNN  18/Jan/2015 12:40:02

Greece aids Belgium with investigation

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 13:10:08

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. Obama to propose overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 13:30:09

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. French free 3 female suspects, find no direct role in attacks

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Six million attend Pope Manila Mass

BBC  18/Jan/2015 14:00:04

Six million people are estimated to have attended Pope Francis’ Mass in Manila or lined the Papal route, on his last full day in the Philippines.

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 14:10:08

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. Islamic State releases 200 captive Yazidis in Iraq

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 14:15:09

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. Mitt Romney’s new focus on poverty has many allies baffled

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Record-Setting Six Million Brave Downpour to Greet Pope

NBC News  18/Jan/2015 14:20:06

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Charlie Hebdo Editor: Religion Should Stay Out of Politics

NBC News  18/Jan/2015 15:25:07

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 15:25:10

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. French Muslims resent scrutiny after Charlie Hebdo attack

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Millions Attend Pope’s Manila Mass

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 17:00:10

Pope Francis wrapped up a week-long tour of Asia with a rousing Mass in Manila, attended by millions, on a day in which he addressed climate change and population control.

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Pope’s Manila Mass Draws Millions

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 17:05:09

Pope Francis wrapped up a week-long tour of Asia with a rousing Mass in Manila, attended by millions, on a day in which he addressed the issues of climate change and population control—two sensitive topics in a country with high birthrates and one that is vulnerable to natural disaster.

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Guantanamo’s Cuban Exiles Who Never Left

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 17:10:08

In a hot moment of the Cold War, they won U.S. permission to stay until Cuba was free.

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 17:25:09

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. French terrorists were primed for trouble from the start, analysts say

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 18:00:28

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. From traffic ticket to Supreme Court: a gay couple’s legal odyssey

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Boko Haram ’in Cameroon kidnappings’

BBC  18/Jan/2015 18:15:03

Suspected militants from Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram have kidnapped at least 60 people in neighbouring Cameroon, officials say.

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White House pushes Obama tax plan as Republicans line up to voice opposition

The Guardian  18/Jan/2015 19:05:08

Announcement comes ahead of Tuesday’s State of the Union address, where president will outline $320bn plan to help struggling middle class

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 19:10:09

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. Gunshots fired outside Joe Biden’s Delaware home, Secret Service says

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’Stay Home’: Icy Northeast Roads Cause Delays, Crashes

NBC News  18/Jan/2015 19:25:08

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 19:30:09

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. Actor George Plitt was filming when fatally struck by Metrolink train

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Outcry after Indonesia executes 6 for drug trafficking

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 20:05:09

The Netherlands and Brazil respond angrily as Dutch and Brazilian nationals are among those put to death in Indonesia -- the first executions under new President Joko Widodo. Motorist taken into custody after allegedly trying to run over deputies

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Globalresearch  18/Jan/2015 20:31:04

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Boko Haram ’in Cameroon kidnappings’

BBC  18/Jan/2015 20:35:02

Suspected militants from Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram have kidnapped dozens of people in neighbouring Cameroon, officials say.

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“Je Suis CIA”

Globalresearch  18/Jan/2015 20:40:06

Since 9/11, the imperial playbook has consisted of time-tested tactic: the false flag operation. Carry out or facilitate a spectacular atrocity. Blame it on the enemy of choice. Issue a lie-infested official narrative, and have the corporate media repeat the lie. Rile up militant crowds, stoke the hatred, wage war with the public stamp of approval.

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Is social media killing the State of the Union?

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 20:40:10

The Obama team tailors the tradition-bound address into a Twitter-friendly, YouTube-able event to be consumed in as many ways as Americans have screens. Motorist taken into custody after allegedly trying to run over deputies

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Is social media killing the State of the Union?

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 20:50:15

The Obama team tailors the tradition-bound address into a Twitter-friendly, YouTube-able event to be consumed in as many ways as Americans have screens. Actor George Plitt was filming when fatally struck by Metrolink train

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Is social media killing the State of the Union?

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 21:10:09

The Obama team tailors the tradition-bound address into a Twitter-friendly, YouTube-able event to be consumed in as many ways as Americans have screens. Actor Greg Plitt was filming when fatally struck by Metrolink train

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Is social media killing the State of the Union?

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 21:30:10

The Obama team tailors the tradition-bound address into a Twitter-friendly, YouTube-able event to be consumed in as many ways as Americans have screens. Actor Greg Plitt was filming when hit, killed by Metrolink train

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How safe is your hospital? Some in L.A. rank below average

Los Angeles Times  18/Jan/2015 22:30:10

A detailed look at performance data shows many California hospitals continue to struggle with medical errors and injuries to patients despite industrywide efforts to remedy those problems. Actor Greg Plitt was filming when hit, killed by Metrolink train

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Defector FromNorth KoreaRetracts Partsof His storyNYT Now

New York Times  18/Jan/2015 23:10:03

Shin Dong-hyuk became famous after speaking about his childhood in a North Korean prison camp. On Sunday, he said that elements of his harrowing tale were untrue.

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Defector FromNorth KoreaRetracts Partsof His StoryNYT Now

New York Times  18/Jan/2015 23:15:04

Shin Dong-hyuk became famous after speaking about his childhood in a North Korean prison camp. On Sunday, he said that elements of his harrowing tale were untrue.

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The Week Ahead – At A Glance

Wall Street Journal  18/Jan/2015 23:20:13

Here’s what to look out for next week: Greece holds a key general election, world leaders convene in Davos, Switzerland, and investors look for a key announcement from the European Central Bank.

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