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Six powers seek joint stance on Iran at UN meeting

Six world powers that are poised to restart stalled talks with Iran sought on Wednesday to agree a unified stance on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, diplomats at the United Nations' nuclear agency said.

UK bank body wants to keep control of Libor

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Britain's banking trade body has no plans to cede oversight of Libor to regulators, saying it remains fully committed to the interbank lending rates being scrutinized by global enforcement agencies for signs of manipulation.
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Starbucks tries local touch to lift growth in Europe

Starbucks Corp , the world's biggest coffee chain, is hoping to boost growth in Europe, the Middle East and Africa by opening so-called concept stores that tailor products and cafe interiors to local tastes, a senior manager told Reuters.
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Pound to waver near current levels vs euro - Reuters poll

The British pound will remain steady against the euro over the next year, perhaps more resilient but still tied to the euro zone's fortunes, according to a Reuters poll of foreign exchange analysts who mostly stuck to their views from one month ago.
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Hacking 'Mole' Helps FBI Arrest Anonymous Leaders

One of the world's most-wanted hackers secretly became an FBI informant last year, providing evidence that led to charges on Tuesday against five other suspected leaders of the Anonymous international hacking group.
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Israel Welcomes Iran-World Power Talks, But Believes Military Strike Only Alternative to Solve Issue

Israel was guarded in its approach to the resumption of talks with Iran by the world powers on Wednesday. The six world powers including the United States, France, Britain, China, Germany and Russia had expressed their willingness to continue talks with Iran over its nuclear program.Iran had offered to open up a key military base for international inspections, which the world powers suspect would be used for a its secret nuclear program.
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Japan prosecutors charge key figures in Olympus scandal

Tokyo prosecutors on Wednesday charged Olympus Corp and six key figures in the $1.7 billion accounting fraud at the camera and endoscope maker, tightening their case in the investigation of one of Japan's biggest corporate scandals.
Protect Your Bubble

Protect Your Bubble: Smartphone, Tablet Insurance that Replaces Device in 24 Hours

Protect Your Bubble, a new online insurance company that launched in the U.S. today, will replace your gadget within one day of being lost or damaged within 24 hours. To boot, the company offers a lock, wipe locate feature for Android-based devices and a locate feature to compliment Apple's iCloud. In essence, you won't lose any information or the location of your device.

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