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New York claims more proof of bank mortgage abuses

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said there is mounting evidence that Bank of America Corp (BAC.N), Wells Fargo and Co (WFC.N) and other banks violated the terms of a settlement designed to end mortgage servicing abuses.

In Syria's shadow, Iraq violence presents new test for US

Saddled with Middle East problems ranging from Iran to Syria and beyond, PresidentBarack Obama now faces one that is both old and new: Iraq.

Military should run drone strikes, Colin Powell says

U.S. drone strikes should be limited to targets that present a “real, immediate threat to us” and conducted by the military rather than the CIA, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said.

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European, U.S. retailers split on Bangladesh reform plan(May 14, 2013)

\Major U.S. retailers, including Gap Inc, declined to endorse an accord on Bangladesh building and fire safety backed by Europe's two biggest fashion chains, a trans-Atlantic divide that may dilute garment industry reform efforts.

Controversies give Obama new governing headaches(May 14, 2013)

President Barack Obama learned on Monday what can happen to presidents caught up in allegations of scandal: they have to address them instead of anything else.

Unilever says go long as Southeast Asia currencies extend rally(May 13, 2013)

Unilever (ULVR), the seller of Lipton tea and Dove shampoo, expects Southeast Asia’s currencies to strengthen further against the U.S. dollar and euro in the next few years as foreign investment boosts economic growth.

Agent Orange tied to aggressive prostate cancer risk(May 13, 2013)

Men who were exposed to Agent Orange chemicals used during the Vietnam War are at higher risk for life-threatening prostate cancer than unexposed veterans, researchers have found.

Taiwan gives Philippines ultimatum after fatal shooting of fisherman(May 13, 2013)

Taiwan has issued an ultimatum to the Philippines to make an official apology to the family of a Taiwanese fisherman who died in a fatal shooting by the Philippine Coast Guard in the South China Sea or pay a price.

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Bangladesh building collapse death toll reaches 1,000(May 13, 2013)

USDA says more review needed for new Monsanto, Dow GMO crops(May 11, 2013)

The Philippines promises investigation in Taiwan fisherman death(May 11, 2013)

Aquino warns big-brother China on trade fallout over sea spat(May 10, 2013)

Authorities tried earlier to visit house where Ohio women found(May 08, 2013)

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