Morning Agenda: Credit Suisse Chief Asks for a Smaller Bonus
Date: 08 February 2016
By AMIE TSANG
Amie TSANG
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Replaying Sunday, February 7, 2016
The February 7, 2016 was a Sunday under the star sign of ♒. It was the 37 day of the year. President of the United States was Barack Obama.
If you were born on this day, you are 10 years old. Your last birthday was on the Saturday, February 7, 2026, 117 days ago. Your next birthday is on Sunday, February 7, 2027, in 247 days. You have lived for 3,770 days, or about 90,496 hours, or about 5,429,760 minutes, or about 325,785,600 seconds.
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7th of February 2016 News
News as it appeared on the front page of the New York Times on February 7, 2016
Economists Against the Draft
Date: 07 February 2016
By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM
Binyamin APPELBAUM
News Analysis; decision by Defense Dept to allow women to serve in combat roles has left one last discrepancy between military's treatment of two sexes, namely that women are not required to register for selective service; while some military commanders have called for women to register as well, economists suggest that best course moving forward is to limit registration entirely.
Who Are the True Heirs of Zionism?
Date: 07 February 2016
By STEVEN ERLANGER
Steven ERLANGER
News Analysis; ongoing battle in Israel between secular, internationalist Israelis and nationalist, religious settlers primarily revolves around argument over which group is natural heir to Zionism.
Pakistan’s Hand in the Rise of International Jihad
Date: 07 February 2016
By CARLOTTA GALL
Carlotta GALL
News Analysis; mounting evidence compiled by experts about Pakistan's role in facilitating Taliban offensive in Afghanistan underscores role Pakistan has played in helping jihadism abroad; Pakistan has yet to be held to account for its role in helping terrorist groups, even in light of evidence suggesting it has harbored Al Qaeda militants and even played role in rise of Islamic State.
Plan to Flood-Proof Hoboken Runs Into a Wall
Date: 08 February 2016
By PATRICK McGEEHAN
Patrick McGEEHAN
Plan to protect Hoboken, NJ, from floodwaters resulting from storms like 2012's Hurricane Sandy has become focus of controversy as many residents object to idea of erecting sea walls that could impact views of Manhattan that many deem to be city's largest selling point; some residents have gone so far as to say that city should give up federal money that has been offered for plan to flood-proof city.
Once Impervious, Marco Rubio Is Diminished by a Caustic Chris Christie
Date: 07 February 2016
By MICHAEL BARBARO
Michael BARBARO
News Analysis; Republican presidential candidate Sen Marco Rubio stumbles in New Hampshire debate as New Jersey Gov Chris Christie pierces his seemingly untouchable facade with barrage of criticism; Rubio's awkward responses seem to substantiate Christie's accusation that he relies on pre-packaged sound bytes.
Ego, Envy or Airtime? Joe Scarborough’s Unusual Spat With Marco Rubio
Date: 08 February 2016
By ASHLEY PARKER and JONATHAN MARTIN
Ashley PARKER
MSNBC 'Morning Joe' host Joe Scarborough uses show to relentlessly ridicule Sen Marco Rubio, who refuses to appear on television program; former Florida Republican congressman claims his criticism of Rubio is based in substance and borne out by facts, while Rubio's supporters suspect Scarborough simply envies Rubio's political success.
Ted Cruz Won’t Be Denied
Date: 07 February 2016
By FRANK BRUNI
Frank BRUNI
Frank Bruni Op-Ed column underscores degree to which national news media has underestimated Sen Ted Cruz's chances to become Republican presidential nominee; points out Cruz has benefited from widely held view that he will eventually fade away.
2 Radio Journalists Attacked by Gunmen in Afghanistan
Date: 07 February 2016
By DAVID JOLLY and AHMAD SHAKIB
David JOLLY
Gunmen attack two journalists in Kabul, latest in string of assaults on members of Afghan media by Taliban and Islamic State militants; motive for unclaimed attack remains unclear, though authorities detained one assailant, who apparently has family connection to victims.
China Struggles for Balance in Response to North Korea’s Boldness
Date: 08 February 2016
By JANE PERLEZ and CHOE SANG-HUN
Jane PERLEZ
News Analysis; Beijing appears reluctant to increase sanctions on North Korea, even though leader Kim Jong-un defied Chinese officials by launching rocket on eve of Lunar New Year; United Nations Security Council draft resolution to sanction North Korea is in works, but it remains unclear if China will support any action.