Current, former officials back secret surveillance
Current and former top U.S. officials defended the government’s collection of phone and Internet data following new revelations about the secret surveillance programs, saying the operations were essential in disrupting terrorist plots and did not infringe on Americans’ civil liberties.
http://news.yahoo.com/current-former-officials-back-secret-surveillance-144904976.html
Jet engine makers battle over performance
Engine makers for next-generation Airbus and Boeing narrow-body jets stepped up their war of words, claiming their new power plants will burn less fuel than current models plus last longer without maintenance and create less noise than their rival’s.
http://news.yahoo.com/jet-engine-makers-battle-over-performance-190134794.html
‘Man of Steel’ takes flight with $125M debut
“Man of Steel” leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend. According to studio estimates, The Warner Bros. superhero film earned $113 million in its opening weekend at the box office.
http://news.yahoo.com/man-steel-takes-flight-125m-debut-161431770.html
Iran market welcomes partial election results
Iran’s stock exchange and currency markets reacted positively to early election results showing moderate candidate Hasan Rowhani taking a wide lead.
http://news.yahoo.com/iran-market-welcomes-partial-election-results-152141758.html
UK territories sign on to tax-avoidance crackdown
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron struck a deal Saturday with leaders of Britain’s overseas territories to share tax information — a move he heralded as a “positive step forward” on an issue at the forefront of next week’s G-8 summit in Northern Ireland.
http://news.yahoo.com/uk-territories-sign-tax-avoidance-crackdown-151425486.html