Friday, January 1, 2016

As Iran Moves Swiftly On Nuclear Deal, Sanctions Could Go Soon - NPR


Iran appears to be racing toward a major milestone in the nuclear agreement reached this summer with six world powers: "implementation day." It"s a term with no fixed date, but it will be a big deal when it arrives. It"s the day when the United Nations … Read the full article on NPR »



As Iran Moves Swiftly On Nuclear Deal, Sanctions Could Go Soon - NPR

Pope: Now"s the time to end indifference, "false neutrality" - Washington Post


VATICAN CITY — Wishing for a year better than 2015, Pope Francis on Friday called for an end to the “arrogance of the powerful” that relegates the weak to the outskirts of society, and to the “false neutrality” toward conflicts, hunger and persecution … Read the full article on Washington Post »



Pope: Now"s the time to end indifference, "false neutrality" - Washington Post

Munich on High Alert After New Year"s Eve Terrorism Threat - New York Times


BERLIN — Hundreds of police officers remained on alert in Munich on Friday, after a threat of a suicide bombing attack by the Islamic State led the authorities to evacuate two train stations on New Year"s Eve. The German authorities said on Friday … Read the full article on New York Times »



Munich on High Alert After New Year"s Eve Terrorism Threat - New York Times

Indian capital starts limiting cars for 2 weeks to clear air - Fox News


NEW DELHI – The Indian capital on Friday kicked off a sweeping plan to reduce its record-high air pollution by limiting the numbers of cars on the streets for two weeks. New Delhi is testing a formula where private cars will be allowed on the roads …and more » Read the full article on Fox News »



Indian capital starts limiting cars for 2 weeks to clear air - Fox News

Dubai Investigates Luxury Hotel Skyscraper Fire Near Burj Khalifa - NBCNews.com


An investigation began Friday into the cause of a huge fire that ripped through a 63-floor luxury hotel in Dubai on New Year"s Eve, the latest of several blazes to hit the city"s skyscrapers in recent years. Fourteen people were injured in the fire at … Read the full article on NBCNews.com »



Dubai Investigates Luxury Hotel Skyscraper Fire Near Burj Khalifa - NBCNews.com

Belgium Canceled Fireworks on New Year’s Eve Because of Terrorist Threats


New Year’s Eve marks the time when people gather in masses to watch intricate fireworks displays just as the clock strikes midnight. However, Belgian authorities canceled the tradition in the capital city of Brussels on Wednesday based on fears of an attack.


After erring on the side of caution, police have detained six individuals who planned to carry out said attack during the previously planned festivities. According to the Huffington Post, it all went down as officers were searching houses on Thursday. They…



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Belgium Canceled Fireworks on New Year’s Eve Because of Terrorist Threats

10 Ways Your Freezer Can Make Everyday Cooking Easier — The Kitchn's Best of 2015




Your freezer isn’t just for ice cream and that half-empty bottle of vodka — it can actually be a tool to help you streamline your everyday cooking routine and make life easier on yourself. Follow these 10 tips for stocking your freezer, and you’ll stress less about meal time.


  1. Organize your freezer: First you need to make sure your freezer is organized to get the most out of it — or rather into it.

  2. Embrace frozen pizza: There’s no need to…


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10 Ways Your Freezer Can Make Everyday Cooking Easier — The Kitchn"s Best of 2015