USA - Citigroup the country's third largest, fails bank stress test along with three other big banks

Published on Mar 14, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The latest annual round of bank stress tests in America has thrown up a surprise casualty, with Citigroup, the country's third largest, failing along with three other big banks, MetLife, America's largest life insurer, Ally Financial, and SunTrust. 15 of the 19 big banks did however pass, and many have announced boosted dividends and share buy-backs.

Afghanistan - Raw Video: Leon Panetta Makes Surprise Visit

Published on Mar 14, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived in Afghanistan for an unannounced visit to meet with troops and Afghan officials just days after a U.S. Soldier allegedly killed 16 Afghan civilians. (March 14)

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Obama Reaffirms Commitment to Afghan Strategy

Published on Mar 14, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Speaking along side British Prim Minister David Cameron, President Barack Obama says the United States, Britain and their NATO allies are committed to shifting to a support role in Afghanistan in 2013. (March 14)

The Shins - Aiming to Drop Anchor at Number One

Published on Mar 14, 2012 by AssociatedPress

James Mercer of The Shins on looking for a number one with the band's first album in five years, 'Port of Morrow,' and why he kept The Shins name despite being the only original member left. (March 14)

Guns N' Roses to Reunite at Roll Hall Induction? Guns N' Roses to Reunite at Roll Hall Induction? Guns N' Roses to Reunite at Roll Hall Induction? Slash talks

Published on Mar 14, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Legendary guitarist Slash talks about the upcoming induction of Guns N' Roses into the Rock Hall of Fame, which marks 25 years since the band's first album, 'Appetite For Destruction.' (March 14)

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Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine (Full Version)

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Belgium - Lommel a town in mourning for its children

Published on Mar 14, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The Stekske primary school in Lommel, close to the Dutch border, lies further north than St. Lambertus in Heverlee. Now they share the bitter grief of losing pupils and staff in the crash.

The school in the town of around 35,000 remained open during the day. As at Heverlee psychologists and medical personnel were on hand to support and assist the bereaved. The Bishop of Hasselt, Monsignor Patrick Hoojmaertens was also present.

"I have seen many tears and confusion, so to speak. There have been questions, is it that our son, our daughter who is among them? One can't find any words, in moments like this one can only hope and pray. That is also how I feel," he said.

Twenty two 12-year-olds from Stekske's classrooms were aboard the coach. It is understood two of the teachers from the school were also killed in the crash as Kris Verduynkt, Deputy Mayor of Lommel explained. "Every accident is serious. It is so many kids in this one it's really terrible. Also two adults from the school, that is terrible too."

Towards the end of their holiday the pupils had been writing a blog, saying they were, "looking forward to getting home".

Syria - amateur video shows shelling of Idlib

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The latest amateur video from Syria purportedly shows shelling of the northern city of Idlib by government forces.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) Exec Resigns, Criticizes Company in New York Times Op-Ed Piece (GS)

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On Wednesday, Greg Smith of Goldman Sach's (NYSE:GS) resigned as executive director and a manager of its derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

In a New York Times op-ed piece, Smith criticized Goldman writing, "People who care only about making money will not sustain this firm -- or the trust of its clients -- for very much longer."

Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) has potential upside of 4% based on a current price of $124.52 and an average consensus analyst price target of $129.5.

Maths used to predict celebrity marriages How long will the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton last?

Published on Mar 14, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ How long will the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton last? - well until recently it was anybody's guess. But now there is a scientific formula which can predict the length of celebrity marriages.

Wills and Kate are on to a winner. The equation includes assessing the relative fame of husband and wife plus sexiness - the result, a growing list of doomed partnerships.