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FBI files stolen in ‘dangerous breach’

SOCIETY

FBI files stolen in ‘dangerous breach’

Suspected Chinese hackers have penetrated FBI agents’ personnel files in a breach that could have dangerous national security implications, a report says.

ISIL attack on Kobani kills nearly 50

SYRIA

ISIL attack on Kobani kills nearly 50

The recent ISIL offensive on Syria’s border town of Kobani kills at least 35 civilians and Kurdish fighters as well as 14 militants.

Obama’s popularity tanks in Israel

FOREIGN POLICY

Obama’s popularity tanks in Israel

The number of Israelis who have expressed confidence in President Obama has dropped significantly over the past year, a new poll shows.

Greece bankruptcy looms amid deadlock

BUSINESS

Greece bankruptcy looms amid deadlock

PM Alexis Tsipras was meeting with Greece’s lenders Thursday amid an ultimatum given to Athens to come up with a new austerity plan to get bailout or go bankrupt.

Shell, Eni admit discussing Iran oil deals

ENERGY

Shell, Eni admit discussing Iran oil deals

Royal-Dutch Shell and Italy’s Eni have made their courting of Iran public for the first time as optimism builds up ahead of a deadline for clinching a nuclear deal with Tehran.

Rent in UK highest in EU

ECONOMY

Rent in UK highest in EU

Hard-pressed Britons are spending more of their earnings on rent than people in any other European country.