Rhodes scholars for Class of 2017 announced VIENNA, Va. — This year’s class of Rhodes scholars from the U.S. includes students who have used data to visualize sea level rise, some who speak several languages and the son of undocumented immigrants. The Rhodes Trust announced the 32 American men and […]
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Deutsche Bank races against time to reach U.S. settlement Deutsche Bank races against time to reach U.S. settlement: Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) is throwing its energies into reaching a settlement before next month’s presidential election with U.S. authorities demanding a fine of up to $14 billion for mis-selling mortgage-backed securities. The […]
Colombia rejects deal to end FARC conflict: What happens next? Colombia rejects deal to end FARC conflict: What happens next? : (CNN)A narrow win for Colombia’s opponents to a government peace deal with FARC rebels has thrown the country into disarray, leading one journalist to starkly declare, “Nobody really knows […]
Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’ Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’ : Russia is sending more warplanes to Syria to ramp up its air campaign, a Russian newspaper reported on Friday, as the United States said diplomacy […]