Students Flock to Universities in Northern Cyprus The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is recognized by no country except Turkey. Yet students from over 100 countries attend its international universities. SUSANNE GÜSTEN February 17, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1eF2qrr http://bit.ly/1hnAtMO International New York Times World Colleges and Universities, Education

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Dispute Over the Future of Basic Research in Canada University scientists and academic organizations have become uncharacteristically vocal about the government's blunt preference for commercially applicable science. KAREN BIRCHARD and JENNIFER LEWINGTON | THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION February 17, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1eF2ojh http://bit.ly/1eF2qre International New York Times World Education, Research, Colleges and Universities, Science and Technology

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Kessel’s Hat Trick Gives Americans a Win Phil Kessel scored two of his three goals in the opening 4 minutes 33 seconds against Slovenia and became the first U.S. player with an Olympic hat trick in more than a decade. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS February 17, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1b9VoQG http://bit.ly/1b9VoQF The New York Times Sports Hockey, Ice, Olympic Games (2014)

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Iraqi Cleric Who Fought U.S. Forces Says He Is Retiring From Politics Moktada al-Sadr, who became one of Iraq’s most popular political leaders, has made such announcements before, but his statement added uncertainty to the political situation in Iraq. DURAID ADNAN February 17, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1b9T3Ff http://bit.ly/1eESQ7U The New York Times World Shiite Muslims, Legislatures and Parliaments

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Bombing of Tourist Bus Kills at Least Four in Sinai The cause of the explosion in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula was not certain, but it raised fears that militants were expanding their campaign against the security services to include civilians. KAREEM FAHIM and MAYY EL SHEIKH February 17, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jrRUZz The New York Times World Buses, Travel and Vacations

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Americans Weibrecht and Miller Win Medals in Super-G Norway’s Kjetil Jansrud won gold, Andrew Weibrecht was the surprise silver medalist, and Bode Miller finished in a tie for bronze. BILL PENNINGTON February 17, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1eDvIGQ http://bit.ly/1b8M2ob The New York Times Sports Alpine Skiing

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