Day: February 5, 2017

Philippines' Duterte warns of offensives if rebels attack

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Philippines' Duterte warns of offensives if rebels attack

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president has warned that the military is ready to respond with airstrikes and new offensives if communist
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Australia's leader says Trump isn't chasing a refugee deal

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister on Sunday ruled out any deal to get the United States to honor an agreement to resettle
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Afghan official: 38 killed by avalanches after heavy snow

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Afghan official: 38 killed by avalanches after heavy snow

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At least 38 people have been killed over the course of three days in Afghanistan by avalanches caused by heavy snow,
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Romanian govt to repeal law that goes easy on corruption

Demonstrators gather in front of the government building during a protest against a government decree that dilutes what qualifies as corruption in
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Whiteside, Heat win 10th straight, roll 76ers 125-102

The 30-20 game was the first of his career, and the ninth in Heat history including playoffs. It's only the second in the NBA this season, with
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NYT ignores bestselling Gosnell book to protect abortion profiteers

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NYT ignores bestselling Gosnell book to protect abortion profiteers

The New York Times is leaving a bestselling book about a convicted mass-murdering abortionist off its bestsellers list to protect its friends at Planned
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Khalil Mack edges Von Miller for top defensive player

HOUSTON (AP) — Oakland's All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack has won the 2016 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, edging
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Iran lifts ban on American wrestling team

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has lifted a ban on U.S. wrestlers, allowing them to take part in the Freestyle World Cup later this month in the Iranian city of
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Leader of al-Qaida in Yemen mocks Trump after raid

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The leader of al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen has released an audio recording in which he describes President Donald Trump as
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The Lahore International Book Fair proves that books are a booming business

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The Lahore International Book Fair proves that books are a booming business

An annual feature for the last many years, the five-day event houses publishing ventures which offer discounts from 20 to 50 percent on hundreds of
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Green sparks short-handed Grizzlies over Timberwolves 107-99

… of back-to-back, three key players getting the night off. They were having none of it, the latest chapter of toughness in a franchise history rich with it.
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Reed scores 26, leads Miami past NC State 84-79

N.C. State's Dennis Smith Jr. (4) makes a three-pointer as time runs out in the first half as Miami's Bruce Brown (11) defends during the first half of N.C.
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News site told to "overhaul" after publishing political news without license

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News site told to "overhaul" after publishing political news without license

A digital news platform was told to “overhaul” Saturday after spreading political news videos without obtaining the relevant qualifications. Pear Video
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Knicks could try to deal Carmelo, but should they?

New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland
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Malaysia guest of honour at Riyadh book fair

There will also be stands for electronic services in order to keep pace with the latest technological developments in book publication,” he was quoted
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Buckeye Local fares well at PenOhio competition

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Buckeye Local fares well at PenOhio competition

CONNORVILLE — Buckeye Local High School students fared well during their first foray into creative writing competitions, with two pupils placing in
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Accounts Assistant – publishing

View details & apply online for this Accounts Assistant – publishing vacancy on reed.co.uk, the UK's #1 job site.
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Politics, migration dominate visual art fair in India

… from India, explores the shared history, geography and culture of the two neighbors in the context of recurring border tensions and illegal migration.
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Falcons QB Matt Ryan wins NFL MVP honors

Quarterback Matt Ryan is the first Atlanta Falcons player to win The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award. Ryan, also voted to the 2016
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February 3, 2017

Blogs for Self-Publishers, January 28 – February 3, 2017 including Sandra Beckwith, Shari Stauch, Sabrina Ricci, Jennifer Brown Banks and
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Clayton's faces copyright lawsuit

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Clayton's faces copyright lawsuit

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music
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What stories do book covers tell?

For some publishing houses, my name and photograph are enough to quickly commission a cover that teems with stereotyped references to India:
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Curry, Warriors miss shots down stretch, lose to Kings

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball
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Bestsellers (2-5-17)

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Bestsellers (2-5-17)

4. The Book of Joy, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. 5. Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah. 6.
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Feminist author Roxane Gay pulls book from Simon & Schuster over Milo Yiannopoulos contract

Scores of writers threatened to boycott the publishing company and the Chicago Review of Books announced it would not cover a single Simon
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ROBBINS: Publisher's note

The North State Journal's first print run runs through the presses at the Gaston Gazette in Gastonia, North Carolina, Saturday afternoon, February 20,
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This Day in History for February 5, 2017

On this day in history in 1922, Dewitt and Lila Wallace published the first issue of the popular Reader's Digest Magazine. Dewitt used to work in a bank
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Boyle gets winner in SO, Lightning beat Ducks 3-2

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jason Garrison (5) keeps the puck away from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (47), of Sweden,
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New biographer chronicles Worcester native, poet Elizabeth Bishop

But Marshall was also Bishop's student in an advanced writing course in 1976 at Harvard University, where she studied with poets Robert Fitzgerald
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Backstrom scores in 3rd as Capitals topple Canadiens 3-2

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Backstrom scores in 3rd as Capitals topple Canadiens 3-2

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates with teammates Alexander Ovechkin (8) and T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring against the Montreal
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Falcons QB Matt Ryan wins top offensive player honors

Matt Ryan, who has his Atlanta Falcons poised to play in the Super Bowl, has won the 2016 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.
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No. 6 Louisville beats Boston College 90-67

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino discusses a call with a referee during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Boston College
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Coach K returns, No. 21 Duke beats Pitt 72-64

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski comes on to the court prior to the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in Durham, N.C.,
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UMBC beats Maine 83-71 for 3rd straight win

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Will Darley scored hit six 3-pointers and finished with 31 points and UMBC won its third straight game with an 83-71 win over
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Western Slope Veterans Creative Arts Festival

The festival celebrates veterans who compete in a number of creative activities, including visual arts, creative writing, music, dance and performance.
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Steward's double-double leads UMKC past UTRGV, 73-60

EDINGBURG, Texas (AP) — Kyle Steward had his first double-double of the season, Broderick Newbill scored 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting and
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Beautiful game? Not for exploited soccer players in Africa

People plays soccer at sunset at the beach in Libreville, Gabon, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Libreville is holding the African Cup of Nations Final match on
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Wall's 24 points lead Wizards over Pelicans 105-19

… since a seven-game stretch from Jan. 2-15, 2005. The Wizards extended their home winning streak to 17 games, second-longest in franchise history
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Brown propels SMU past Tulsa 76-53

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Sterling Brown scored 24 of his 27 points in the second half and SMU rolled past Tulsa for a 76-53 win Saturday night.
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Thefts on the wane at the book fair

In recent years, book theft had become a major cause for concern among publishers and vendors participating in the Kolkata Book Fair. But that trend
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Ryan, Falcons, Cowboys big winners on NFL awards night

Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers accepts the award for AP Comeback Player of the Year presented by McDonald's at the 6th annual NFL
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