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‘UK spies hacked into foreign diplomats’ phones & emails’
Associated Press: london, Jun 18, 2013 at 0049 hrs ISTThe Guardian newspaper says the British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats' phones and emails when the UK hosted international conferences, even going so far as to set up a bugged internet café in an effort to get an edge in high-stakes negotiations.Why bankrupt WR Grace is thriving
Reuters: Columbia, Maryland/New York, Jun 18, 2013 at 0011 hrs ISTGrace’s bankruptcy was akin to hitting ‘pause’ on its liabilities; stock more than tripled in past 3 yrsUS spy agency paper says fewer than 300 phone numbers closely scrutinised
Reuters: Washington, Jun 17, 2013 at 0214 hrs ISTThe US government only searched for detailed information on calls involving fewer than 300 specific phone numbers among the millions of raw phone records collected by the National Security Agency in 2012, according to a government paper obtained by Reuters on Saturday.Keep up pressure on Iran: Netanyahu
Reuters: Jerusalem, Jun 17, 2013 at 1800 hrs ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for no let-up in international pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions after the election of a new president widely seen as a moderate.North Korea wants high-level talks with US
Reuters: Seoul, Jun 17, 2013 at 1759 hrs ISTNorth Korea on Sunday offered high-level talks with the United States to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula, only days after it cancelled planned official talks with South Korea for the first time in over two years.Facebook got 9,000-10,000 govt data requests in second half 2012
Reuters: San Francisco, Jun 17, 2013 at 0217 hrs ISTThe company said it released the information after reaching a deal about disclosures with US national security authorities.
Withdrawal syndrome sparks anxiety for US Fed
Reuters: Jun 17, 2013 at 0213 hrsWhen do you take the addict off the methadone?Singapore censures 20 banks after rate review
Reuters: Singapore, Jun 15, 2013 at 0552 hrs ISTSingapore's central bank has censured 20 banks following its review into the setting of benchmark rates in the city-state and ordered them to set aside additional reserves for a year.After patent ruling, availability of gene tests could be broadened
New York Times: Jun 15, 2013 at 0548 hrsThe ruling in effect ends a nearly two-decade monopoly by Myriad Genetics, the company at the centre of the case.China estimates fake trade invoicing at $75 bn in Jan-April
Reuters: Shanghai, Jun 15, 2013 at 0550 hrs ISTFake invoicing inflated China's official import and export totals by $75 billion in the first four months of 2013, local media reported on Friday, citing an internal review by China's commerce ministry.Quick view: Bill Scotting replaces Peter as ArcelorMittal Mining CEO
Jun 15, 2013 at 0554 hrsGlobal steel giant ArcelorMittal on Friday said its executive vice president, member of the management committee and head of strategy, Bill Scotting will be the new chief executive of ArcelorMittal Mining.EU seeks to ease French fears over Hollywood in US trade talks
Reuters: Luxembourg, Jun 15, 2013 at 0551 hrs ISTEU states sought to reassure France on Friday that its culture would be shielded from the might of Hollywood and Silicon Valley, urging Paris not to block a free-trade deal with the US that could boost transatlantic business.
Microsoft to open Windows stores within Best Buy
Reuters: Seattle, Jun 15, 2013 at 0547 hrs IST500 special stores will exclusively sell Windows-based tablets and computers.RBS chief to step down amid privatisation plans
New York Times: Jun 14, 2013 at 0051 hrsAfter navigating the British lender through the financial crisis, Stephen Hester’s departure could add extra uncertainty for the govt.
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