News Headlines - 16 February 2014

▽BBC News - Japan hit by deadly snowstorms

At least 11 people have killed by a record-breaking snowstorm in Japan, according to local media.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes and hundreds more injured, as more than one metre (three feet) of snow fell in some areas.

▽EU Commission president says Scotland membership not automatic - FT.com

Scotland’s independence campaign was dealt a blow when José Manuel Barroso, European Commission president, said it would be “difficult, if not impossible” for an independent Scotland to join the EU.

▽Euro debate is slowing investment, says Carney | The Times

The Governor of the Bank of England has warned that uncertainty about Britain’s future membership of the European Union was harming business investment.
Mark Carney issued his cautious message days after intervening in the debate over the Scottish referendum, warning of the difficulties facing an independent Scotland that wanted to keep the pound.

▽Kickstarter Acknowledges a Breach of User Data - NYTimes.com

Kickstarter, the fund-raising platform used by millions of people to raise capital for creative projects and businesses, said over the weekend that hackers had gained access to some of its customers’ data last week but that the breach had been repaired.

▽BBC News - Gravity wins Bafta for best British film

Gravity has been named best British film at the Baftas.
It was also honoured for visual effects, cinematography, best sound and original music. Alfonso Cuaron also won best director.
12 Years a Slave won best film with its star Chiwetel Ejiofor winning best actor while Cate Blanchett picked up best actress for Blue Jasmine.