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U.S., Russia seek new Syria peace talks; rebels skeptical

By Arshad Mohammed and Erika Solomon MOSCOW/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Russia and the United States agreed to seek new peace talks with both sides to end Syria's civil war, but opposition leaders were skeptical on Wednesday of an initiative they fear might let President Bashar al-Assad hang on to power. Mindful the conflict may be far from over, Britain has urged fellow European Union states to lift an arms embargo, arguing it would strengthen those rebel groups favored by Western powers. .. Continue reading

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ECB’s Noyer: Early Monetary Tighening Would Hurt Emerging Markets

European Central Bank governing council member Christian Noyer turned the criticisms of some developing countries back against them Tuesday, arguing any premature monetary tightening by advanced-country central banks could hurt emerging markets. Continue reading

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AAPL: All Aboard the Fire Tim Cook Bandwagon

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — I had a feeling this was going to happen. On April 17, I sounded the alarm arguing that Apple needs to fire Tim Cook. As long ago as last October, I warned that missteps such as MappleGate were the types of moves that would make a guy like Steve Jobs ax a B-player like Cook Continue reading

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Big U.S. businesses urge Supreme Court to OK gay marriage

A group of 200 large American corporations is urging the country’s top court to strike down a law that restricts marriage to heterosexual unions, arguing it creates expensive human resources headaches with regards to employee benefits. Continue reading

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Kevin Durant — I Can’t Be Sued for a Nickname I Don’t Use!

Kevin Durant is fighting back against a lawsuit claiming he stole the nickname “Durantula” from a 1980s musician … Continue reading

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Obama summons world leaders to reject extremism

Confronting global tumult and Muslim anger, President Barack Obama exhorted world leaders Tuesday to stand fast against violence and extremism, arguing that protecting religious rights and free speech must be a universal responsibility and not just an American obligation. Continue reading

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Iran’s president dismisses threats on nuke program

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday dismissed threats of military action against Iran's nuclear program, arguing that his country's project to enrich uranium is only for peaceful purposes and saying that Iran has no worries about a possible Israeli attack. Continue reading

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GLOBE & MAIL: We’re Doing Our Share, Not Hoarding Cash, Companies Tell Carney

Of THE GLOBE AND MAIL Some of Canada’s largest corporations, ranging from energy giants to technology firms, are striking back at Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, arguing he is wrong to assert domestic companies are hindering economic growth by socking away cash. Continue reading

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EU Sends Visa Fresh Objections on Credit Card Fees

The European Union’s antitrust regulators sent fresh objections to Visa Europe about some fees it charges for use of its credit cards, arguing that the fees hurt competition and increase prices, the European Commission said Tuesday. Continue reading

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EU Sends Visa Fresh Objections on Credit Card Fees

The European Union’s antitrust regulators sent fresh objections to Visa Europe about some fees it charges for use of its credit cards, arguing that the fees hurt competition and increase prices, the European Commission said Tuesday. Continue reading

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