By ANDREW E. KRAMER
Vladimir I. Yakunin was seen as wielding vast power through the rail monopoly, and a relatively unknown technocrat was appointed to the post.
Published: August 22, 2015 at 12:00AM
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After Nuclear Deal With West, Iran Gears Up to Cash In
By THOMAS ERDBRINK
Iranian officials have gone out of their way to emphasize that once sanctions are lifted, nothing stands in the way of foreigners snapping up assets.
Published: August 22, 2015 at 12:00AM
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BBC’s Status Helps Shield Broadcaster
By ALAN COWELL
“The question for David Cameron,” a professor says, “is whether he wants to go down in history as the prime minister who effectively dismantled one of the world’s most important cultural and democratic institutions.”
Published: August 21, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Buzzing: Casting Net: Christian Bale to star in Ferrari biopic for Michael Mann
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Casting Net: Christian Bale to star in Ferrari biopic for Michael Mann
Christian Bale is riding shotgun with director Michael Mann on Ferrari, Mann’s long-in-the-works movie about the Italian racer and auto mogul Enzo…
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Buzzing: ‘Legacy’
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‘Legacy’
The dome may be coming down! So naturally, someone wants to keep the dome up, and it’s not those in control of it. Aktaion—Hector Martin,…
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Buzzing: ‘Shut Up and Sew’
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‘Shut Up and Sew’
This episode of Project Runway was brought to you by Celebrity Cruises….
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Buzzing: ‘Guilt by Association’
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‘Guilt by Association’
Some good things happen in this episode (Harry! Joss!) and some troubling things happen (Thrupple Drama) and some downright annoying things happen …
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Buzzing: Petition for Jon Stewart to moderate presidential debate has over 100,000 signatures
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Petition for Jon Stewart to moderate presidential debate has over 100,000 signatures
Quick: Do you want Jon Stewart to remain in your political life, if only for one night? There’s a petition for you!…
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Buzzing: Conflicting reports surface about Ice Cube and son’s involvement in L.A. riots movie
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Conflicting reports surface about Ice Cube and son’s involvement in L.A. riots movie
O’Shea Jackson Jr. played his dad, Ice Cube, in last week’s blockbuster Straight Outta Compton. Now they may have found a Los Angeles vehicle for…
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Seven Die as Planes Carrying Parachutists Collide Over Slovakia
By MIROSLAVA GERMANOVÁ
The collision during a practice run for a coming air show killed four pilots and three parachutists, but 31 jumped to safety.
Published: August 21, 2015 at 12:00AM
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