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PKK kills 24 Turkish troops, Ankara hits back (Reuters)
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkey launched air and ground assaults on Kurdish militants in Iraq, vowing to exact “great revenge” after 24 Turkish soldiers were killed on Wednesday in one of the deadliest Kurdish attacks in years. Turkish officials said … Continue reading
18 phrases to avoid in conversation
(RealSimple.com) — Some things should never be said — like these phrases. Here, what to say instead. What Not to Say About Someone’s Appearance Don’t say: “You look tired.” Why: It implies she doesn’t look good. Instead say: “Is everything … Continue reading
Author examines the ‘Rules of Civility’
(CNN) — Pour yourself a cold martini, make sure it’s extra dry, put some classic jazz on the stereo, a mournful saxophone is a must, and settle in with one of the best-reviewed novels of the year, “Rules of Civility.” … Continue reading
Virginia Treehouse Fight Illustrates Out-of-Control Zoning Laws (ContributorNetwork)
COMMENTARY | Did you have a treehouse or a playhouse in the back yard when you were a child? The two sons of an Iraqi war veteran do, but they may have to stand by and watch it get demolished … Continue reading
Special ops, CIA first in, last out of Afghanistan (AP)
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – They were the first Americans into Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 attacks and will probably be the last U.S. forces to leave. As most American troops prepare to withdraw in 2014, the CIA and military special … Continue reading
What’s next for airline apps?
(CNN) — Airline passengers are already able to check in to flights, download boarding passes, select a seat on the go and keep an eye on the upgrades list thanks to recent evolutions in smartphone technology, and the options just … Continue reading
What’s next for airline apps?
(CNN) — Airline passengers are already able to check in to flights, download boarding passes, select a seat on the go and keep an eye on the upgrades list thanks to recent evolutions in smartphone technology, and the options just … Continue reading
Polish PM seeks new reform mandate in election (Reuters)
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland voted in a parliamentary election on Sunday that could give Prime Minister Donald Tusk's center-right Civic Platform four more years in power to pursue gradual economic reforms and preserve political stability. Civic Platform, which guided Poland … Continue reading