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South Korea Investigates Standard Chartered and HSBC for Money Laundering
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service regulator opens investigation into Seoul branches of Standard Chartered and HSBC.
Standard Chartered CEO Peter Sands Hits Back at New York Regulator over Iran Sanctions Row
Standard Chartered's Peter Sands denies bank broke US sanctions and slams New York regulator for threat to revoke US banking licence.
Real Madrid's Modric Dreams Fading Away - Report
Spanish champions Real Madrid are reportedly tiring of Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy's hardball stance over the transfer of Croatian playmaker Luka Modric and have issued Spurs an ultimatum and final offer of £30m
Syria Civil War: Assad Forces Push Rebels on to Back Foot in Aleppo
Sustained bombardment rains down on Syria's second city while Iran plans diplomatic conference.
Belarus Teddy Bear Paratroopers Cause International Diplomatic Crisis with Sweden
Two generals sacked, two men arrested and two embassies closed after pro-democracy teddy bears parachuted in.
Lebanon Anti-Gay Egg Test Condemned by Doctors
Controversial practice of forcing chicken eggs into suspected homosexuals brings disciplinary action threat by doctors' watchdog.
Greece: Call to End to Mass Deportation of Migrants
Crackdown on illegal migrants, which will see at least 1,500 kicked out of Greece, violates international law, says human rights charity.
Kanye West Writes Perfect Bitch Love Song for Kim Kardashian
Watch the Throne rapper pays backhanded musical compliment to his curvy reality star girlfriend of just six months.
Standard Chartered: Mervyn King Rebukes New York Regulator But Insists no 'Trade War'
Bank of England governor's comments highlight concerns in London and Washington over Benjamin Lawsky's unilateral pursuit of Standard Chartered.
Square Teams up With Starbucks to Expand Mobile Payments
Starbucks customers at its 7,000 US stores will be able to make credit card payments using their smartphones thanks to a deal with Square.
Standard Chartered Scandal: Pressure Mounts on Bank's Bosses to Quit
Peter Sands and Richard Meddings joined the bank in 2002, shortly after the alleged Iranian transactions began, and have been holding their current positions since 2006.
Standard Chartered Likely To Face More US & EU Investigations and Charges
US, UK and European legal experts tell IBTimes UK that it is likely that the New York state filing charges against Standard Chartered for money laundering to fund terrorism is only the tip of the iceberg.
Standard Chartered and Breaking Sanctions: The US Legal Perspective
With Standard Chartered vehemently denying accusations of the group acting as a "rogue institution" that wilfully broke US sanction laws against Iran for money laundering purposes, IBTimes UK takes a look at the legal arguments.
Robert Pattinson to Appear in First Interview since Kristen Stewart's Fling
The star of the Twilight series of films, Robert Pattinson, is set to re-enter public life for the first time since it was revealed that long-time girlfriend and Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart cheated on him with British director Rupert Sanders
Saudi Arabia Accuses Myanmar of 'Ethnic Cleansing' of Muslim Rohingya
Riyadh cabinet condemns 'brutal attacks' after reports of 80 dead in sectarian conflict.
Rogue Traders? British Banks in the Crosshairs as US Regulators Protect Their Turf
The global battle for financial centre dominance has British banks, including Standard Chartered, fighting for their international reputation.
Standard Chartered Shares Plunge on Iran Money Laundering Accusations
Shares in emerging markets bank fall by double digits, despite Standard Chartered rejecting accusations that it acted as a “rogue institution” by funnelling Iranian money through the US in a case that echoes HSBC.
Standard Chartered Faces NY Suspension over $250bn Iran Deals
US regulator accuses Standard Chartered of engaging in deceptive and fraudulent conduct to favour Iranian financial institutions.
Citizens' Militias Rally to Fight Islamist Groups in Northern Mali
Citizens vow to fight Islamist groups imposing hardline Sharia law in parts of northern Mali.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Tie Knot in Jewish Ceremony
Oscar-winner Natalie Portman and French-born dancer-choreographer Benjamin Millepied tied knot in a Jewish ceremony at a private home near Big Sur, California,
Louise Mensch was Destined for Power: Resignation Letter and David Cameron's Reponse [FULL TEXT]
Prime Minister responds as Corby MP quits with plan to move to New York.
Louise Mensch Quits as Corby Conservative MP for Life in New York [VIDEO]
Conservative MP will move to New York because of family commitments.
Knight Capital Secures $400m Bailout
US brokerage to receive lifeline from private group of investors after major trading technical malfunction.
Gabrielle Douglas' Mother Filed for Bankruptcy before Olympic Win
Gabrielle Douglas, mother Natalie Hawkins filed for bankruptcy just few months before the Olympics.
Heart-broken and Humiliated, Kristen Stewart is Still in Love with Robert Pattinson
Kristen Stewart is still trying to rebuild her relationship with co-star Robert Pattinson following her affair with Rupert Sanders.
Spurs' South American Striker Target in Exit Talks
Malaga striker Jose Salomon Rondon has not joined his club's pre-season tour to Italy as he is discussing a move away from the debt-stricken Spanish side.
Beyonce Knows Husband Jay-Z Like the Back of Her Hand
American singer Beyonce Knowles has decorated her fingernails with images of herself and her husband, Jay-Z.
Non-Nuclear Nun Sister Megan Rice, 82, Breaches US Nuclear Facility - Guarded by G4S
Anti-nuclear activists force shutdown of Oak Ridge uranium storage depot in Tennessee after cutting through four fences.
Flood-Ravaged North Korea Seeks Immediate Food Aid
Huge numbers of people in dire need of food and water and many areas face outbreak of disease.
Knight Capital Stock Destroyed as NYSE Technology Glitch Wipes Half Off from Value
US-listed Knight Capital’s stock price plummets by half on news that the major trading technology malfunction that affected 140 shares on NYSE will cost the company $440m in pre-tax losses.

