Irish banker at center of scandal arrested in Massachusetts

Irish banker at center of scandal arrested in Massachusetts

BOSTON (AP) — A man at the center of Ireland's greatest banking scandal has been arrested in Massachusetts and faces potential extradition to his homeland.

The U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. attorney's office said federal agents arrested former Anglo Irish Bank chief executive David Drumm on Saturday on an extradition warrant.

Iran’s parliament approves nuclear deal with world powers
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Iran’s parliament approves nuclear deal with world powers

Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's parliament voted on Tuesday to support implementing the nuclear deal it struck with world powers, sending the measure to a council of senior clerics who will review the accord before its final approval.

The 12-member Guardian Council could send the bill, which allows Iran to back out of the nuclear pact if sanctions are imposed or not lifted, back to parliament to reconsider. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on key policies, has said it is up to the 290-seat parliament to approve or reject the deal.

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