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Boehner chokes up over Oklahoma tornado
The Speaker faced questions about whether the House would seek to offset any new disaster aid with spending cuts. Read more...
Obama pledges full federal government support to Oklahoma
He said the people of Oklahoma were grappling with “a long road ahead” but “will not travel that path alone.” Read more...
Polar Explorer Day
On May 21, Russia marks its first Polar Explorer Day.
U.S. appeals court rules bin Laden death photos can stay secret
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the U.S. government had properly classified more than 50 images of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden taken after his death, and that the government did not need to release them.
Sprint raises Clearwire offer, not enough for some
(Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp raised its buyout offer for wireless service provider Clearwire Corp to $3.40 per share, though some investors and analysts said the new bid was still not enough to overcome staunch opposition.
Russia to Scrap World’s Biggest Nuclear Subs
Russia will decommission and scrap two of the largest submarines in the world by 2018, a defense industry source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
France to Open Visa Centers in 5 Russian Cities
France will open visa centers in five Russian cities by the end of June 2013, the French Consulate General in Russia reported Tuesday.
Ireland says not to blame for Apple’s low tax rate
CORK/DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland said on Tuesday it was not to blame for Apple Inc's low global tax payments and had no special rate deal with the company after the U.S. Senate said it paid little or no tax on tens of billions of dollars in profits stas...
Shell says hunt for new CEO is underway
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The hunt for Royal Dutch Shell's next chief executive is underway, its chairman said on Tuesday, after CEO Peter Voser made what could be his last appearance at the oil group's annual shareholder meeting.
Ericsson closes telecom cable manufacturing facility
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Ericsson announced on Tuesday plans to shut its telecom cable manufacturing facility in Sweden and would take a 500 million Swedish crown (49 million pounds) charge as a result.
Russia Outraged Over Eurovision Vote Count Fault
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned the disappearance of votes awarded by Azerbaijan to Russian singer Dina Garipova at the recent Eurovision Song Contest as “an outrageous action,” and vowed on Tuesday that Russia would respond to the incident.
Singer George Michael under observation for head injuries
LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael remains in hospital under observation for head injuries, five days after a car accident, his publicist said on Tuesday.
Justin Bieber’s monkey ‘Mally’ becomes German state property
BERLIN (Reuters) - A monkey which belonged to popstar Justin Bieber has become German national property after the singer failed to provide authorities with the documents needed to reclaim the pet seized by customs officials.
Russia, Azerbaijan Seek New Oil Transit Deal
Russia and Azerbaijan are negotiating a new oil transit agreement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said during a news conference on Tuesday after a bilateral meeting with Azerbaijan’s foreign minister.
JPMorgan may defeat proposal to split chairman, CEO roles: NYT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co appears to have defeated a shareholder proposal to split the roles of Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
Live Stream || Obama Statement on Devastation in Oklahoma
President Obama will deliver a statement this morning at 10:00 am ET on the tornadoes that killed scores of people, including many children, in Oklahoma. I will live stream it for you. -
North Pole: Living on the Top of the World
On May 21, Russia marks its first Polar Explorer Day. On that date in 1937, the first Soviet research drifting station, North Pole-1, disembarked and was set up on the ice on the North Pole. It was only 12 years later (1950), that the second drifting station was launched.
