Obama pushes minimum wage raise at Costco speech in Washington
President Obama urged Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from 7.25 to 10.10 dollars for millions of workers while signaling an executive order for federal contract workers. He spoke at a Costco in a Washington suburb, arguing hard work should equal decent pay. Biden said he will decide on a 2016 presidential bid later.
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Atlanta Snow Paralyzes City Amid Sudden Storm
Less than 3 inches of snow froze Atlanta causing traffic gridlock and school and office closures. Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and Mayor Kasim Reed faced criticism for not shutting down earlier as residents endured long delays, stranded motorists, and a fatal hospital delay.
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Putin delays Ukraine bailout installment amid cabinet turmoil
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will wait to fully implement the $15 billion bailout until Ukraine forms a new government. He signaled the latest aid installment may be on hold while Ukraine's interim leaders seek to quell two months of protests after Viktor Yanukovich walked away from an EU deal. Russia tightened border checks on Ukrainian imports as Moscow pressures Kiev to tilt policy toward the West.
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Foreign militants in Syria exceed seven thousand
U S intelligence chiefs told senators that more than 7 000 foreign fighters from about 50 countries are fighting with rebels in Syria. Training complexes for foreign fighters have been spotted as the war nears its devastation level with at least 130 000 dead and millions displaced.
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No progress seen in first round of Syria peace talks
In Geneva mediator Brahimi warned no substantive gains expected in the first week long session ending Friday. He noted a fragile opening as both sides agree to use the 2012 Geneva communiqué road map and discuss a possible Transitional Governing Body amid slow thaw.
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