China sends warships to Somalia anti piracy mission
China deploys warships from Hainan toward the Gulf of Aden to join anti piracy patrols off Somalia. The move marks a shift toward blue water naval power as U S India Russia and the EU welcome the effort. Analysts warn it could heighten regional tensions with Japan and South Korea while India views it as a limited positive contribution.
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China
Gulf of Aden
U.S
Pentagon
Stewart Upton
Somalia
Southern Metropolis Daily
Denny Roy
East-West Center
Hawaii
Roy
C. Uday Bhaskar
India
Institute of Defense Studies and Analyses
West Virginia fans clash with UNC attire at bowl buildup
University of North Carolina employee Jennifer Farmer sparked chatter by wearing West Virginia gear at Chapel Hill. She recalled a friendly, noisy scene as WVU supporters honked by. WVU seeks its first Meineke Car Care Bowl win, while fans in North Carolina expect a close game with mixed bets on the score and outcome.
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University of North Carolina
Jennifer Farmer
Chapel Hill
West Virginia
North Carolina
Mountaineers
Tar Heels
Farmer
UNC
Charlotte
Bank of America
WVU
Raleigh
Raleigh-Durham
Pat White
Princeton
Jason Spears
Jim Walker
Spears
Walker
Eers
Shoppers snag bargains at Mercer Mall Christmas sale
Residents from Charleston Blacksburg and Richlands joined the Mercer Mall crowds as shoppers hunted discounts. Kristin Bowman Roger Hylton Henderson Linkous and Valentine Wimmer described savings on shoes dresses and gifts while others browsed for bargains and imagined gifts. Tom Coughlan found a late Christmas gift with a shirt and sweater, saving about $61 on an claimed $80 value.
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Kristin Bowman
Charleston
Roger Hylton
Princeton
Henderson
Shirley Linkous
Blacksburg, Va
Mercer Mall
Henderson Linkous
Valentine Wimmer
Richlands
Tom Coughlan
Bluefield
Holiday shoppers hunt bargains as retailers reel from weak season
Shoppers flocked to malls for after Christmas deals while weather and economic woes weighed on sales. SpendingPulse data show holiday purchases down 5.5 to 8 percent year over year, excluding autos and gas, with online spending dipping 2.3 percent. Stores prepare for fourth quarter losses as discounts aim to revive activity, though mall traffic appeared lighter than in prior years.
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NPD
Marshal Cohen
Wal-Mart
Milwaukee
Gigi Johnson
Johnson
Anthony Guites
Miami
Local shopper seeks colorable workout clothes
A brief quote outlines a buyer requesting workout apparel that is “ful” for her and notes a preference for color. The remark highlights a desire for items that suit her style and function, with no additional context about brand, price, or store.
Mountaineer fans flock to Charlotte for bowl game
WVU supporters travel from Huntington, Charleston, Princeton and beyond for the Charlotte bowl, decked in blue and gold. Fans praise Pat White and WVU gear, with plans to wave flags, buy licensed merchandise, and join official fan stops at Princeton and Beckley Tamarack.
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Charleston
Valerie Hendricks
Princeton
Jim Walker
Mercer Mall
Mountaineers
Charlotte
Jason Spears
West Virginia
Pat White
Spears
Mountaineer
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Graham
Louisville
WVU
Gallimore
Hendricks
Tamarack
Beckley
Mountaineer Connection
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