The headline news from February 21, 2015

The archive of all headlines from February 21, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Putin the Improviser

Wall Street Journal  21/Feb/2015 00:10:08

The Ukraine crisis is even more alarming than it looks: Yet again, Russia’s strongman is making up his next moves on the fly.

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Does the Cold Stop Crime? It Seems So

NBC News  21/Feb/2015 00:15:07

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Putin the Improviser

Wall Street Journal  21/Feb/2015 00:25:09

The Saturday Essay: The Ukraine crisis is even more alarming than it looks: Yet again, Russia’s strongman is making up his next moves on the fly.

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Ex-Va. first lady gets prison term of 1 year, 1 day

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 00:40:08

In delivering the sentence, the judge said he struggled to understand the true nature of Maureen McDonnell, who told him, “I blame no one but myself.”

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Does the Crime Rate Really Go Down in Cold Weather?

NBC News  21/Feb/2015 01:20:08

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11th-hour deal extends bailout for Greece

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 01:35:06

The accord averts a potentially catastrophic exit by Greece from the Euro zone, extending for four months the terms of a 2012 financial rescue that provided relief to Greece in exchange for a series of tough economic reforms.

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Does the Crime Rate Really Go Down When It’s Cold?

NBC News  21/Feb/2015 01:40:07

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Alert over girls

CNN  21/Feb/2015 02:40:04

Fears that British teenage girls are heading to Syria

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Shipping lines and dockworkers reach deal, port shutdown averted

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 03:20:10

Shipping companies and the dockworkers union have reached a tentative deal on a new labor contract, union officials said Friday night, staving off a shutdown of 29 ports.  

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Shipping lines and dockworkers reach deal, port shutdown averted

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 03:30:16

The agreement, which still needs approval from union members, staves off a shutdown of 29 ports and should ease severe congestion that¿s been building for months.  

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Shipping lines and dockworkers reach deal, port shutdown averted

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 03:35:09

The agreement, which still needs approval from union members, staves off a shutdown of 29 ports and should ease severe congestion that's been building for months.  

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Winter’s grip

CNN  21/Feb/2015 05:05:02

At least 23 people dead due to cold in U.S.

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Russia to remember Ukraine ’coup’

BBC  21/Feb/2015 06:15:03

Russian government supporters are to rally in Moscow to mark the first anniversary of what they view as a «coup» in neighbouring Ukraine.

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Syria’s war crimes

CNN  21/Feb/2015 06:30:02

U.N. closer to revealing suspected war criminals

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Brown denies parole for ex-Mexican Mafia killer Rene 'Boxer' Enriquez

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 06:40:11

The governor acknowledges the «valuable information» Enriquez has provided authorities, but says the «positive steps» were ultimately «outweighed by negative factors."  

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Brown denies parole for ex-Mexican Mafia killer Rene 'Boxer' Enriquez

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 06:45:10

The governor say the «valuable information» Enriquez has provided authorities was ultimately «outweighed by negative factors."  

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Russia to remember Ukrainian ’coup’

BBC  21/Feb/2015 07:35:03

Russian government supporters are to rally in Moscow to mark the first anniversary of what they view as a «coup» in neighbouring Ukraine.

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Winter’s grip

CNN  21/Feb/2015 09:50:04

23 people dead from cold in U.S.

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Shipping lines and dockworkers reach deal, port shutdown averted

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 10:15:10

The agreement, which still needs approval from union members, staves off a shutdown of 29 ports and should ease severe congestion that's been building for months.  

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Russians rally against Kiev ’coup’

BBC  21/Feb/2015 10:55:03

A rally is under way in Moscow to condemn the «coup» in neighbouring Ukraine, a year after the downfall of its pro-Russian president.

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Fair Sentence? Man Hit With 162-Year Prison Term Gets Appeal

NBC News  21/Feb/2015 11:05:06

Crime & Courts

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In immigration fight, time is not on Obama's side

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 11:05:09

If the Texas court battle continues into next year, it will be difficult if not impossible for officials to process millions of applications before Obama leaves office.  

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For Immigrants, Fear Returns After a Federal Judge’s RulingNYT Now

New York Times  21/Feb/2015 11:30:08

Many are anxious now that officials indefinitely postponed an expanded immigration program offering greater protection for young unauthorized immigrants.

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The Road to Moscow Goes Through Kiev: A Coup d’Etat That Threatens Russia

Globalresearch  21/Feb/2015 12:15:05

The opposition leadership has basically usurped power while the European Union and the United States have given their full support to them.

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Towering inferno

CNN  21/Feb/2015 12:20:02

Massive fire tears through luxury Dubai skyscraper

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Pressure on Greece to deliver plan

BBC  21/Feb/2015 13:05:02

The Greek government begins work on a list of reforms it has agreed to submit to lenders by Monday, as part of a deal to extend its bailout package.

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Obama’s “Fake War” against the Islamic State (ISIS). The Islamic State is Protected by the US and its Allies

Globalresearch  21/Feb/2015 13:10:06

Why has the US Air Force not been able to wipe out the Islamic State which at the outset was largely equipped with conventional small arms not to mention state of the art Toyota pickup trucks?

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Taking Mosul from Islamic State: Are the Iraqis up to it?

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 14:05:09

Pentagon plans call for an assault as early as April or May. Iraq's former national security advisor doubts the troops will be ready in time.  

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Greek PM warning over debt deal

BBC  21/Feb/2015 14:25:03

Greek anti-austerity PM Alexis Tsipras warns of «real difficulties», as he faces a Monday deadline to submit a list of reforms to satisfy lenders.

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Alexis Tsipras Greece has won a battle but the real difficulties lie ahead

The Guardian  21/Feb/2015 16:05:07

Prime minister says his anti-austerity government now faces its toughest work, in first public reaction since deal made to extend bailout for four months

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Globalresearch  21/Feb/2015 16:15:04

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Shipping lines and dockworkers reach deal, port shutdown averted

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 16:15:08

The agreement, which still needs approval from union members, staves off a shutdown of 29 ports and should ease severe congestion that's been building for months.  

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Russian ’land-grab’

CNN  21/Feb/2015 16:35:02

Kerry threatens more sanctions over Ukraine

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Obama’s “Fake War” against the Islamic State (ISIS). The Islamic State is Protected by the US and its Allies

Globalresearch  21/Feb/2015 16:35:06

Why has the US Air Force not been able to wipe out the Islamic State which at the outset was largely equipped with conventional small arms not to mention state of the art Toyota pickup trucks?

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For Immigrants, Fear Returns After a Federal Judge’s RulingNYT Now

New York Times  21/Feb/2015 16:40:03

Many are anxious now that officials indefinitely postponed President Obama’s expanded immigration program, which offered greater protection for young unauthorized immigrants.

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Oscar’s Formidable Foreign Films

Wall Street Journal  21/Feb/2015 16:45:08

Poland’s ‘Ida’ is the favorite, but Russia’s ‘Leviathan’ and Mauritania’s timely ‘Timbuktu’ are in the mix; a look at this contentious category.

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Five Formidable Foreign Films Vie for Oscar

Wall Street Journal  21/Feb/2015 16:50:08

Poland’s “Ida” is the favorite, but Russia’s “Leviathan” and Mauritania’s timely “Timbuktu” are in the mix; a look at this contentious category.

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Eastern US reels as Siberian Express and polar vortex bring snow and fierce cold

The Guardian  21/Feb/2015 17:30:08

More snow, freezing rain possible for Boston and New England while Alabama and Georgia suffer as southern states take unusual wintry blast

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Eastern US reels as Siberian Express and polar vortex bring snow and fierce cold

The Guardian  21/Feb/2015 17:35:08

More snow, freezing rain possible for Boston and New England while Alabama and Georgia suffer as southern states take wintry blast

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Battle to RetakeIraqi City WillTest Obama’sISIS StrategyNYT Now

New York Times  21/Feb/2015 18:55:03

American intelligence agencies and the Pentagon are struggling to determine how difficult it will be to retake Mosul, the Islamic State’s de facto capital in Iraq, as planning intensifies for a battle there.

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’Nightmare’: Drivers Stranded, Ditch Cars on Icy Highways

NBC News  21/Feb/2015 19:00:07

Weather

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In immigration fight, time is not on Obama's side

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 19:00:10

If the Texas court battle continues into next year, it will be difficult if not impossible for officials to process millions of applications before Obama leaves office.  

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Hostages’ kin hope review will clarify dealings

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 19:20:07

A review of U.S. procedures aims to end inter-agency confusion that has led to heartache as families await word on loved ones captured overseas. However, the no-ransom policy is unlikely to change.

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Hostages’ kin hope review will clarify dealings

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 19:30:09

A review of U.S. procedures aims to end interagency confusion that has led to heartache as families await word on loved ones captured overseas. However, the no-ransom policy is unlikely to change.

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Plight of families is focus of review on hostage cases

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 19:35:07

A review of U.S. procedures aims to end interagency confusion that has led to heartache as families await word on loved ones captured overseas. However, the no-ransom policy is unlikely to change.

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Plight of families is focus in review of hostage cases

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 19:40:07

A review of U.S. procedures aims to end interagency confusion that has led to heartache as families await word on loved ones captured overseas. However, the no-ransom policy is unlikely to change.

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How U.S. handles hostage crises under review

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 19:50:07

A survey of U.S. procedures aims to end interagency confusion that has led to heartache as families await word on loved ones captured overseas. However, the no-ransom policy is unlikely to change.

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U.S. nears deal to slow pace of Afghan pullout

Washingtonpost  21/Feb/2015 20:20:07

At a joint briefing, leaders said the withdrawal might change to keep U.S. bases open longer, and an agreement could be announced next month.

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Ousted Ukraine leader eyes return as rebels threaten peace plan

The Guardian  21/Feb/2015 21:10:09

Disgraced president Viktor Yanukovych speaks out from exile in Russia as thousands gather for pro-Putin rally in Moscow

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Prop. 47's effect on jail time, drug rehabilitation is mixed so far

Los Angeles Times  21/Feb/2015 21:45:09

In L.A. County, narcotics arrests are down but property crime has risen since Prop. 47 was passed in November.  

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Battle to RetakeIraqi City WillTest Obama’sISIS StrategyNYT Now

New York Times  21/Feb/2015 21:55:04

American intelligence agencies and the Pentagon are struggling to determine how difficult it will be to retake Mosul, the Islamic State’s de facto capital in Iraq, as planning intensifies for a battle there that could lead to the deployment of American ground troops.

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’Come Home’: Families Beg Teen Girls Not to Go to Syria

NBC News  21/Feb/2015 22:45:07

World

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Ukraine prisoner swap boosts truce

BBC  21/Feb/2015 23:05:02

Ukrainian government and rebel forces exchange dozens of prisoners, in the first step successfully carried out under the Minsk agreements.

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Boston braves yet another wintry blast as snow and ice slam eastern US again

The Guardian  21/Feb/2015 23:30:11

Winter snowfall record under threat as resilient citizens keep shovelling, while Siberian Express and polar vortex combine to pummel states north and south

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Boston braves yet another wintry blast as snow and ice slam eastern US

The Guardian  21/Feb/2015 23:35:07

Winter snowfall record under threat as resilient citizens keep shovelling, while Siberian Express and polar vortex combine to pummel states north and south

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