LONDON (Reuters) –
Britain will on Wednesday propose to force banks to reveal how many of their staff earn top wages, in steps that go further than previous proposals, financial services minister Paul Myners said.
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UK proposes tougher steps on disclosing bankers’ pay
Gunmen storm US charity in Pakistan, kill five
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) –
Militants armed with guns and grenades stormed the offices of a US-based Christian charity in Pakistan Wednesday, killing up to five people and sparking clashes with police, officials said.
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Pelosi faces biggest test on healthcare vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) –
The leader of the House of Representatives -- a persuasive arm-twister and deal maker -- faces her toughest challenge yet in the coming weeks: getting 216 votes to pass final legislation revamping the U.S. healthcare...
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Workers urge faster rebuilding at ground zero site
NEW YORK – Hundreds of construction workers raised a rallying cry of "Build it now!" on Tuesday, gathering with elected officials at the World Trade Center site to urge a quick rebuilding of the complex.
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Pope’s brother: I ignored physical abuse reports
BERLIN – The pope's brother said in a newspaper interview published Tuesday that he slapped pupils as punishment after he took over a renowned German boys' choir in the 1960s. He also said he was aware of allegations...
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