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Iran Deal Denounced by Netanyahu as ‘Historic Mistake’

Video | Accord is ‘Bad Mistake,’ Netanyahu Says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the nuclear agreement would enable Iran to continue its “aggression and terror” throughout the region. By ISABEL KERSHNER July 14, 2015 JERUSALEM — Furiously denouncing the accord to limit Iran’s nuclear program on Tuesday as “a historic mistake,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would not be bound by the agreement and warned […]

Iran Celebrates Nuclear Deal, Tempered by Cynicism and Hard-Liner Warnings

Video | Iranians Celebrate Nuclear Deal Iranians took to the streets on Tuesday night to celebrate the nuclear accord between the United States and Iran. By THOMAS ERDBRINK July 14, 2015 TEHRAN — Weary of sanctions and isolation, many ordinary Iranians rejoiced on Tuesday over a historic nuclear agreement with world powers led by the United States, the main enemy for nearly four decades. But their excitement was tempered […]

Top Gear: The Show That Made Everyone a ‘Car Guy’

Tonight we here in the US of A bid a fond farewell to Top Gear when the last show featuring the trio of Jeremy “The Orangutan” Clarkson, Richard “The Hamster” Hammond, and James “Captain Slow” May airs on BBC America. I’m sure I don’t need to go into the details about how their run on the show came to an end, but there was some doubt whether […]

MODI MUST LEARN TO TAKE A STEP BACK

PRIDE CAN’T REPLACE GOOD JUDGEMENT   By Amulya Ganguli   Narendra Modi’s political instincts have been shaped by two events – the…

Police net gangs over Dh15m theft spree

DUBAI // Police have ended burglary sprees in which two gangs stole Dh15 million worth of jewellery and other goods from 36 homes around the UAE. Seven Colombians, a Mexican and an American were caught this month and accused of burgling houses in Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Al Safa, Al Rashidiya and Arabian Ranches, and homes in other emirates. “The gangs would target homes whose residents were on […]

Iran Nuclear Talks Are Nearing a Deal, Diplomats Say

Secretary of State John Kerry in Vienna on Sunday. By MICHAEL R. GORDON and DAVID E. SANGER July 12, 2015 VIENNA — Negotiators from Iran and six world powers are getting closer to a landmark agreement that would limit Tehran’s nuclear ability for more than a decade in return for sanctions relief, diplomats said on Sunday. Although the talks adjourned for the day with no agreement, negotiators said they would renew their efforts […]

JANATA PARIVAR LOSES THE SEMI FINAL IN BIHAR

NITISH’S ELECTORAL TASKS BECOME TOUGHER   By Arun Srivastava   The symbol of good governance (shushan), the chief minister of Bihar, Nitish…

Citigroup: A 79 Cent Dollar Too Good To Pass Up

U.S. FTC exploring Apple rules for streaming music rivals in App Store

An employee stands in front of the Apple flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York April 22, 2015. Reuters/Brendan McDermid/Files WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO U.S. government antitrust regulators are looking into claims about whether Apple’s treatment of rival streaming music apps is illegal under antitrust law, according to three industry sources. Apple recently launched a new music streaming service, Apple Music. It also provides the App Store platform […]

Emirati volunteers dispel visitors’ misconceptions at Milan Expo

DUBAI // Why do women wear black and men white? Is everybody in the UAE rich because of oil? These were just some of the questions and misconceptions young Emiratis tackled about women and life in the UAE from visitors to the UAE pavilion at Milan Expo 2015. The questions posed by curious visitors covered religion, history, women’s rights and education. The Emiratis hope their answers helped […]

Good times soon over for refiners

A brief period of high profitability for the world’s oil refineries is likely to come to an end as quickly as it began, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday. Weak crude oil and relatively high prices for gasoline, diesel and petrochemical feedstock have pushed up refining profits sharply over the last six months, helping oil companies cope with much lower profits from upstream production. In […]

Yemen Truce Agreement Is Reached, U.N. Announces

A black-market fuel sale in Sana, Yemen, where  food and fuel are in short supply because of the fighting. By SOMINI SENGUPTA July 9, 2015 UNITED NATIONS — The Saudi-backed government of Yemen has agreed to a “pause” in fighting, starting Friday, so that humanitarian relief can be delivered in the country, United Nations officials said Thursday. The Houthi rebels who control large parts of Yemen have agreed to […]

Consumers Stress Over Security of Financial Info

If you read the news regularly, you read about data breaches and massive hacks just about every week. That can make you a little nervous about safeguarding your financial information. A new MasterCard survey reveals you are not alone. Seventy-seven percent of consumers are anxious about their personal and financial information being hacked. In fact, the fear of a hack is higher than the fear of compromised […]

Toshiba probe looking at management's role in accounting scandal – sources

Pedestrians walk past a logo of Toshiba Corp outside an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Japan, June 25, 2015. Reuters/Yuya Shino/Files TOKYO An independent investigation of Toshiba Corp’s accounting irregularities is looking at the role played by top officials, people familiar with the matter said, a move that could force a management overhaul at the Japanese conglomerate. As the probe has widened from looking into accounting errors at […]

UAE rulers offered secrets to long and healthy life at Ramadan majlis

ABU DHABI // The New York Times bestselling author Dan Buettner’s secrets to a long and healthy life transfixed the audience, which included members of the Royal Family, at the fifth Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Ramadan Majlis on Wednesday night. Buettner provided some surprising revelations in his tips on how to live a grand life to the age of 100 in his talk Blue Zones: Secrets of […]

wings+horns x adidas

The collab between adidas and Vancouver-based wings+horns puts a fashionable twist on the classic Stan Smith silhouette with the use of Horween football leather. The collection also includes some up-styled softgoods: slim fit sweatpants, a bomber jacket with a zip-off hood, and a shortsleeve crew neck with mesh paneling. The limited in-store release this week will be followed by a July 18th global release at select retailers. […]

Insight – Car dashboards that act like smart phones raise safety issues

SAN FRANCISCO When it comes to dashboard displays that are more like smart phones, two things are clear: Customers want them, and automakers are intent on supplying them. But are they really a good idea? Car companies answer with an emphatic yes. They say outsized dashboard displays that behave more like smart phones will boost revenue and attract buyers. And they also insist the new screens will […]

A Greek Tragedy

INTERNATIONAL. This is now officially a Greek tragedy. In many ways, it is relatively easy to understand why the result was a No from Greece. There is little to lose, as a Yes to more austerity hardly was a great choice for a society on the brink of a social break down. The vote clearly was not help by the fact that the actual vote: Yes or No […]

Iran Revives Embargo Debate as Nuclear Talks Near End

Mohammad Javad Zarif, center, the foreign minister of Iran, sat next to Federica Mogherini, the European Union’s foreign policy chief as they meet with other foreign ministers in Vienna on Tuesday. By DAVID E. SANGER and THOMAS ERDBRINK July 6, 2015 VIENNA — With foreign ministers from around the world arriving here in hopes that the negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program are entering their final hours, a senior Iranian official said on […]

Kerry Warns Iran of Hard Choices Needed for Nuclear Deal

By MICHAEL R. GORDON and THOMAS ERDBRINK July 5, 2015 VIENNA — Secretary of State John Kerry warned Iran on Sunday that hard choices were still needed to seal a landmark nuclear accord, and that the United States was prepared to walk away if a sound agreement could not be reached. “We are not yet where we need to be on several of the most difficult issues,” Mr. Kerry said in a […]

Minecraft celebrities draw record crowd to gaming

A fan of video game Minecraft waves a foam pick-axe in front of a screen display at the Minecon convention in London July 4, 2015. Reuters/Matthew Tostevin LONDON For hours, the dedicated queued on Saturday to carry off a prized autograph or to pose for a selfie with some of the biggest celebrities of a new generation. Not for them the rock stars or sporting heroes, but […]

Parents shock at Abu Dhabi school textbook costs

ABU DHABI // After paying nearly Dh60,000 in annual tuition fees, parents at Raha International School have been told that they must also foot the bill for expensive textbooks. On June 22, the school issued a notice to parents of pupils entering the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme, saying they had until the end of last month to place an order with the school to purchase the […]

Mall rental rates curbing retail growth in Saudi

Saudi Arabia … expanding population base ofbrand-conscious consumers.Image: Bigstockphoto. For illustration only. Mall rental rates curbing retail growth in Saudi DUBAI, 15 hours, 58 minutes ago High rental rates in the top-tier malls are deterring the growth of Saudi Arabia’s retail market, a report said, noting that the kingdom is currently facing a great challenge due to scarcity of human resources owing to high attrition rates. Availability […]

Sprint Does About Face on Data Limits for All-In Plan

Wireless carrier Sprint is backpedaling on the video streaming limits on its new All-In program. The company apparently underestimated the customer backlash that would haunt it for putting a 600 kbps maximum on the new plan. Here’s the backstory: On Tuesday, Sprint announced the All-In wireless plan for $80 a month. The plan includes a wireless device with unlimited talk, text and high-speed data. “If you went […]