Iraq protesters storm parliament, demand end to corruption
Hundreds of protesters stormed Baghdad’s Green Zone and entered Parliament to demand an end to corruption, The NYT reports.
Warren Buffett: Trump? Hillary? Doesn’t matter, we’ll be fine
Warren Buffett is not worried about who becomes the next U.S. president.
Berkshire’s Munger blasts Coke critique as ‘immature and stupid’
Charlie Munger had harsh words for health advocates warning about the risks of drinking too much Coke.
Buffett: This business is down ‘considerably,’ and will stay depressed
This Berkshire business fell significantly in the first quarter, and Warren Buffett says it will stay depressed.
Brooks runs toward ‘crisis’, grabs opportunity with Warren Buffett
While runners focus on the miles they run, Brooks Running concentrates on going the extra mile for them.
RBS sucked into probe of Malaysia’s troubled 1MDB
Switzerland opened a probe of RBS related to alleged corruption at Malaysian state fund 1MDB, sources said. The FT reports.
Sri Lanka, IMF agree on $1.5B bailout to avert balance of payments crisis
The IMF and the Sri Lankan government reached a deal for a $1.5 billion bailout to avert a balance of payments crisis.
Saudi builder Binladen reportedly cuts 50,000 jobs as government cuts bite
Construction firm Saudi Binladin, founded by Osama bin Laden’s father, reportedly laid off 50,000, as cheap oil spurs government cuts.
AIG puts $1.2B stake in China insurer on the block, joining exodus from mainland
AIG is putting $1.2 billion worth of its PICC stake up for sale, joining other big financial firms’ move away from mainland holdings.
Mobile roaming charges cut within EU
UK consumers using their mobile phones in Europe will see cheaper bills from Saturday, as a further cap on roaming charges takes effect.