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New Barclays chairman: I'll review entire business

New Barclays chairman: I'll review entire business

(AP) New Barclays chairman: I’ll review entire businessLONDON The new chairman of Barclays Bank says he’ll undertake a top-to-bottom review of the embattled business, telling a British newspaper that he isn’t wedded to any of his predecessor’s policies. Asked if

Rescuers stop searches after Iran quakes kill 250

Rescuers stop searches after Iran quakes kill 250

(AP) Rescuers stop searches after Iran quakes kill 250By ALI AKBAR DAREINIAssociated PressTEHRAN, Iran Rescuers ended the search on Sunday for survivors of twin earthquakes in northwestern Iran that killed at least 250 people and injured more than 2,600 a

All threats "dwarfed" by Iran nuclear work – Israel PM

All threats "dwarfed" by Iran nuclear work – Israel PM

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that most threats to Israel’s security were “dwarfed” by the prospect of Iran obtaining nuclear weaponry, which local media reports charged Tehran had stepped up its efforts to achieve.

Storied 101st Airborne marks 70th anniversary

Storied 101st Airborne marks 70th anniversary

(AP) Storied 101st Airborne marks 70th anniversaryBy KRISTIN M. HALLAssociated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. After months of grueling road marches through the north Georgia mountains, a group of elite paratroopers had to put their training to the test in a trial by

China slams doping accusation at Games

China slams doping accusation at Games

LONDON (Reuters) – China bowed out of the 2012 Olympics on Sunday with a swipe at the critics who had accused teenage swimming sensation Ye Shiwen of doping after her times rivalled the top U.S. men.

Putin's Punk Problem

Putin's Punk Problem

For those of you haven’t heard yet, Pussy Riot is Vladimir Putin’s latest nightmare, a Russian feminist punk band aiming to peacefully protest the staid Russian status quo. Think V for Vendetta but in Russia with a much larger cast; ten

Obama's Glare at Paul Ryan and Bibi Netanyahu

Obama's Glare at Paul Ryan and Bibi Netanyahu

You haven’t seen “no-drama” Obama get upset very often in the last four years, but when he does, it’s pretty distinctive. His eyes narrow and fix on an individual. His hand goes to his chin and he becomes very, very