21Jan/15

Cuomo Wants Elevated Train Link Built to Ill-Served La Guardia Airport – New York Times

Cuomo Wants Elevated Train Link Built to Ill-Served La Guardia Airport
New York Times
In the audience were representatives of the Wilpon family, which owns Citi Field and the Mets, and the Related Companies, one of Mr. Cuomo’s largest donors; Related Companies is redeveloping land around the proposed AirTrain terminal. The reception …

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20Jan/15

United Blood Services says flu is causing blood donation shortage – KSBY San Luis Obispo News

United Blood Services says flu is causing blood donation shortageKSBY San Luis Obispo NewsThe spike in flu cases this year is taking a toll on the number of people giving blood in San Luis Obispo County. United Blood Services said less people are signi…

20Jan/15

Why has Islamic State started demanding ransoms in hostage videos? – Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk

Why has Islamic State started demanding ransoms in hostage videos?
Telegraph.co.uk
Contrary to other extremist organisations, like al-Qaeda, that rely heavily on external donors and financiers, Isil has consistently tried to maintain financial independence. Isil’s main source of income is unquestionably the underground sale of Iraq

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