Russia, Poland confirm expelling diplomats over spying

Russia, Poland confirm expelling diplomats over spying

November 17, 2014 - 18:07 AMT  14:07 GMT
The people they had cultivated or recruited were mostly let off with a warning, and perhaps shunted to other jobs," Lucas said.
Belgium accuses HSBC private banking arm of tax fraud

Belgium accuses HSBC private banking arm of tax fraud

November 17, 2014 - 17:47 AMT  13:47 GMT
These companies, which are based in Panama and the Virgin Islands, exist for the sole purpose of tax evasion, they said.
UK PM offers bleak assessment of global economic prospects

UK PM offers bleak assessment of global economic prospects

November 17, 2014 - 17:44 AMT  13:44 GMT
David Cameron also suggested that austerity measures might not be loosened despite Britain's growing economy.
Reduction of corruption risks discussed in Armenia

Reduction of corruption risks discussed in Armenia

November 17, 2014 - 17:35 AMT  13:35 GMT
The training focused on the principles of integrity in civil service, accountability, ethics, conflict of interest, public relations, etc.
Google to spend $250mln to boost online advertising

Google to spend $250mln to boost online advertising

November 17, 2014 - 17:28 AMT  13:28 GMT
The shareholder lawsuit, filed in 2011, alleged that Google breached its fiduciary duty to shareholders by accepting the ads.
France says its citizen likely on IS hostage beheading video

France says its citizen likely on IS hostage beheading video

November 17, 2014 - 17:12 AMT  13:12 GMT
The French and British governments have said that any citizen participating in executions would face consequences for their acts.
S. Korean collector pays 1.9mln euros for Napoleon’s hat

S. Korean collector pays 1.9mln euros for Napoleon’s hat

November 17, 2014 - 17:03 AMT  13:03 GMT
The South Korean buyer eventually paid 1.5mln euros, with added fees bringing the final price almost 1.9mln euros.
C$150,000 raised in Canada for Genocide centenary commemorations

C$150,000 raised in Canada for Genocide centenary commemorations

November 17, 2014 - 16:44 AMT  12:44 GMT
About C$150,000 was raised in Montreal for the organization of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Genocide.
Apple strikes deal with China’s UnionPay to make app buying easier

Apple strikes deal with China’s UnionPay to make app buying easier

November 17, 2014 - 16:05 AMT  12:05 GMT
The iPhone maker has been facing questions of how it will expand into payment systems in China, a major market.
Car bombs targeting commercial areas kill 14 in Baghdad

Car bombs targeting commercial areas kill 14 in Baghdad

November 17, 2014 - 15:56 AMT  11:56 GMT
The second car bombing took place in Baghdad's western Amiriya district, also hitting a commercial street and killing at least 6.
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