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Britain's scrutiny of tax havens involves looking in the mirror
LONDON — For hundreds of years, the island of Jersey has been famous for its cows, which have been bred, raised and exported worldwide. But these days, the mother's milk of its economy is something else entirely: the billions upon billions of...
Tags: Government, David Cameron, Lobbying, European Union, Economy, Business and Finance
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Golf-U.S. Open champions
ReutersJune 16 (Reuters) - A list of U.S. Open champions, following the two-shot victory by England's Justin Rose in the 113th edition at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania on Sunday (U.S. unless stated): 2013 Justin Rose (England) 2012 Webb Simpson...Tags: Ernie Els, Africa, Payne Stewart, Australia, U.S. Open (golf)
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U.S. Open scores
ReutersJune 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. Open at the par-70 course on Sunday in Ardmore, Pennsylvania 281 Justin Rose (Britain) 71 69 71 70 283 Jason Day (Australia) 70 74 68 71 Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 67 72 70 74 285 Jason Dufner (U.S.) 74 71 73...Tags: Phil Mickelson, Martin Kaymer, Ian Poulter, Bo Van Pelt, Africa
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Obama, Putin face tough talks on Syria at G8 summit
ReutersENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Russia's Vladimir Putin derailed Barack Obama's efforts to win backing for the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad at a G8 summit on Tuesday, warning the West that arms supplied to the rebels could be used...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Russia, Barack Obama, Interior Policy, Bashar Assad
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WRAPUP 2-Putin says West arming Syrian rebels who eat human flesh
Reuters(Updates with blast at military airport near Damascus) By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Alexei Anishchuk AMMAN/LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, arriving in Britain before an international summit set to be dominated by disagreement...Tags: United Nations, David Cameron, Barack Obama, Bashar Assad, Religion and Belief
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UK spied on G20 officials in London: report
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Britain intercepted phone calls and monitored computers used by officials taking part in two high-level international finance meetings in London in 2009, a British newspaper said on Sunday. The Guardian said some delegates from...Tags: Gordon Brown, Computer Networking and Internet, G20, National Security Agency, Edward Snowden
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Putin says West arming Syrian rebels who eat human flesh
ReutersAMMAN/LONDON (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, arriving in Britain ahead of an international summit set to be dominated by disagreement over the U.S. decision to send weapons to Syria's rebels, said the West must not arm fighters who eat human...Tags: United Nations, Muammar Gaddafi, Cairo (Egypt), David Cameron, Missile Systems
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Murray recovers from slip to win Queen's title
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray gave his fans a fright before recovering to beat Croatia's Marin Cilic to win the Aegon Championships for the third time at Queen's Club on Sunday. The world number two, who missed the French Open with a back injury, won...Tags: Human Interest, Weather Reports, Marin Cilic, Croatia, Weather
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Resource companies ripping off Africa: AfDB chief
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Developed world mining and energy companies operating in Africa should pay more taxes to help the world's poorest continent climb out of poverty, the president of the African Development Bank said on Sunday. "The reality is, Africa...Tags: Mining, Conservation, Africa, Economy, Business and Finance, Environmental Issues
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Black Sabbath top British album chart again: after 43 years
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The British rock band Black Sabbath's album "13!" has given them a first British Number One album in nearly 43 years, a record interval between chart-toppers, the Official Charts Company said on Sunday. Black Sabbath were last at the...Tags: Black Sabbath (music group)
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Black Sabbath top British album chart again - after 43 years
ReutersBy Costas Pitas LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The British rock band Black Sabbath's album "13!" has given them a first British Number One album in nearly 43 years, a record interval between chart-toppers, the Official Charts Company said on Sunday....Tags: Pita Bread, Black Sabbath (music group)
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VERY BIG DIFFERENCES REMAIN BETWEEN RUSSIA AND
ReutersVERY BIG DIFFERENCES REMAIN BETWEEN RUSSIA AND BRITAIN OVER APPROACH TO SYRIAN CONFLICT - UK'S CAMERON
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