Swiss banks face scrutiny over Panama Papers
ZURICH, April 10 (Reuters) - Switzerland is stepping up scrutiny of its banks in response to the Panama Papers which have prompted a global outcry over allegations of tax avoidance.
ZURICH, April 10 (Reuters) - Switzerland is stepping up scrutiny of its banks in response to the Panama Papers which have prompted a global outcry over allegations of tax avoidance.
LONDON (Reuters) - Usually concerned with top secret matters affecting national security, Britain's eavesdropping spy agency GCHQ was also on the lookout for leaks of a yet-to-be-published Harry Potter book, its publisher has revealed.
JERUSALEM, April 10 (Reuters) - Israel's cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved a plan for reducing greenhouse gases and increasing energy efficiency to benefit the economy.
Pope Francis calls for the release of hostages in war zones, making a special appeal for an Indian priest who was abducted in Yemen last month to be freed. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
Pope Francis calls for the release of hostages in war zones, making a special appeal for an Indian priest who was abducted in Yemen last month to be freed. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
Pope Francis calls for the release of hostages in war zones, making a special appeal for an Indian priest who was abducted in Yemen last month to be freed. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
Pope Francis calls for the release of hostages in war zones, making a special appeal for an Indian priest who was abducted in Yemen last month to be freed. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
Pope Francis calls for the release of hostages in war zones, making a special appeal for an Indian priest who was abducted in Yemen last month to be freed. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
LONDON (Reuters) - Usually concerned with top secret matters affecting national security, Britain's eavesdropping spy agency GCHQ was also on the lookout for leaks of a yet-to-be-published Harry Potter book, its publisher has revealed.
LONDON (Reuters) - Usually concerned with top secret matters affecting national security, Britain's eavesdropping spy agency GCHQ was also on the lookout for leaks of a yet-to-be-published Harry Potter book, its publisher has revealed.
Palmetto Kids First, a publicly subsidized organization that gives private-school scholarships to South Carolina students with special needs, has been granting scholarships to the children of donors, according to a recent S.C. Department of Revenue audit.
DHAKA (Reuters) - Protesters opposing the construction of a Chinese-backed, coal-fired power plant in Bangladesh agreed on Sunday to halt their activities for 15 days, defusing tensions after four demonstrators were killed last week.
DHAKA, April 10 (Reuters) - Protesters opposing the construction of a Chinese-backed, coal-fired power plant in Bangladesh agreed on Sunday to halt their activities for 15 days, defusing tensions after four demonstrators were killed last week.
Яз җитүгә, организм аптырашта кала. Табигатьтәге үзгәрешләргә яраклаша алмыйча, бу чорда кайбер кешеләр үзләрен начар хис итә. Моннан ничек котылырга?
Читать дальше...Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith has been shot and killed after a traffic accident, according to officials, who say his wife is being treated for gunshot wounds. Jillian Kitchener reports.
Бөек шагыйребез Габдулла Тукайның тууына 130 ел тулу уңаеннан аның исеме белән бәйле урыннарны барларга булдык. Аның берсе - шәһәребездәге үзәк китапханә.
Читать дальше...ROME (Reuters) - Italy's largest banks will meet the Treasury and central bank on Monday to thrash out a plan to set up a state-backed fund to buy bad loans and plug capital shortfalls at its ailing banks, five sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
DUBAI, April 10 (Reuters) - Dubai's Emaar Properties plans to build a new tower in the emirate to surpass the Burj Khalifa, currently the world's tallest building, Chairman Mohamed Alabbar told reporters on Sunday.
(Reuters) - Fiji retained the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens title after beating New Zealand 21-7 in the final on Sunday to move clear in the World Series standings.
, April 10 (Reuters) - Fiji retained the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens title after beating New Zealand 21-7 in the final on Sunday to move clear in the World Series standings.
PARIS, April 10 (Reuters) - French tax police searched Societe Generale's headquarters this week as part of an investigation into offshore accounts revealed by the Panama Papers, the bank said on Sunday.