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Syrian Protesters Emerge Amid Clashes and Bombing During a Holiday Cease …
New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Scattered clashes and reports of a deadly bombing near a Damascus playground marred the first day of a four-day cease-fire in the Syria conflict on Friday, but in most parts of the country the level of violence appeared to subside … Syrian Eid cease-fire marred by unabated violence Dozens killed as Syria cease-fire ends within hours In shaky Syrian holiday truce, enemies eye victory
Marcus Agius is still on £750,000 a year and will get an office Marcus Agius is to bow out as chairman of Barclays on 31 October – the same day that the bank is expected to report a loss following the shock £700m increase in its provision for payment protection insurance. He is falling on his sword for the £290m Libor-rigging fine but his pain is being cushioned. Agius is being handed an office in the bank’s upmarket townhouse in Mayfair and will continue to receive his £750,000-a-year salary. He resigned on 2 July and was on six months’ notice – so presumably these benefits will cease next February. Still, it’s better than an instant blast of the real world.
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