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Cameron turns to women and Eurosceptics in major ministerial shake-up

15 Jul 2014

LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday pushed through his biggest government shake-up since coming to power in 2010, promoting women and Eurosceptics to senior roles in an appeal to voters in next May's national election. | Video

FTSE hit by Yellen comments, housebuilders, Imperial Tobacco

15 Jul 2014

LONDON - Britain's top shares lost ground on Tuesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen voiced concern over valuations. Housebuilders were hit by growing expectations UK interest rates will soon rise, while Imperial Tobacco fell sharply.

Designated president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker addresses the European Parliament during a debate on his election at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, July 15, 2014.            REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

Juncker at EU helm - rough seas ahead?

Jean-Claude Juncker outlines a 300 billion euro programme of incentives for EU member states to make ambitious economic reforms. He has major challenges in store as the next president of the European Commission.  Video | Full Article 

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker (3rd R), Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani (4th R), Qatar's Minister of Energy and Industry Mohammed Saleh al-Sada (2ndR) and other delegates pose in front of a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300 aircraft during a ceremony to mark the alliance of Qatar Airways with the oneworld grouping at the Hamad International airport in Doha October 29, 2013. Qatar Airways joined oneworld on Tuesday, an alliance which includes British Airways, as the Gulf carrier looks to expand its global reach through partnerships. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad

Why Qatar's CEO scares Airbus and Boeing

Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker is one of the biggest customers for Airbus and Boeing - and one of their most outspoken critics. Julian Satterthwaite talks to him at the Farnborough Air Show.  Video | Related Article 

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington July 15, 2014. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Fed's Yellen says U.S. recovery incomplete

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says U.S. economic recovery remains incomplete, with a still-ailing job market and stagnant wages justifying loose monetary policy for the foreseeable future.   Video | Full Article 

Dr. Alan Titelbaum from the Eye Associates of Somerville, holds up a contact lens at his practice in Somerville, Massachusetts June 10, 2008.     REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Novartis, Google develop 'smart' contact lens

ZURICH - Swiss drugmaker Novartis strikes an agreement with Google to develop "smart" contact lenses that would help diabetics track their blood glucose levels or restore the eye's ability to focus.  Full Article | Related Story 

Russian President Vladimir Putin sits in the passenger seat as US President George W. Bush waves while driving Putin's 1956 Volga in Novo Ogarevo.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Moscow to revert to cars made in Russia

MOSCOW - Top Russian officials may soon forfeit the sleek black Mercedes limousines that speed them through the Kremlin gates in favour of home-produced cars as part of a push to protect domestic industry threatened by Western sanctions over Ukraine.  Full Article 

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Long 'to-do' list for Russian World Cup

The World Cup circus moves on ... Even as Germany celebrates its triumph, the focus swings to preparations for 2018 in Russia - and whether President Putin can succeed in showcasing his country against a backdrop of concerns. David Pollard reports.  Video 

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Cameron says cabinet reshuffle reflects "modern Britain"

British Prime Minister David Cameron turns to women and EU sceptics in a major ministerial shake-up, saying the new team "reflects modern Britain". Vanessa Johnston reports.