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...Chinese company on which the U.S. had recently imposed sanctions. Sources familiar with the incident tell TIME that Bolton, who opposed the waiver, became angry when he learned that the State Department's legal division supported it. He went to William Taft, the department's top lawyer, to demand that Taft's subordinate be taken off the case. A witness to their discussion described Bolton as "shouting" and "yelling" at Taft. "But that was nothing unusual," a former official who was present tells TIME, "because John was always a strong friend of his own opinion." Taft stood by the lawyer...
...expatriate banker in Singapore who brought about the collapse of the U.K.'s Barings Bank in 1995; as commercial manager of soccer club Galway United; in Galway, Ireland. Leeson, whose autobiography Rogue Trader became a best seller and was made into a movie starring Ewan McGregor, has been in demand as a speechmaker since his release from prison in 1999. The Galway appointment is his first new job in a decade...
...week, where he met personally with Putin. Meanwhile, the Japanese tobacco company JTI, which makes Winston and Camel brands at a $400 million state-of-the-art factory it built in St. Petersburg, is embroiled in a furious court battle with authorities over a more than $80 million tax demand from 2000 that has prompted complaints from the Japanese government. And tax isn't the only weapon; this month, the German electronics manufacturer Siemens was officially told it couldn't acquire a majority stake in a Russian company that manufactures some defense-related equipment. Siemens had offered between $200 million...
...Although Sawiris has always been able to rely on family money, his line to international success has not been entirely straight. Having overextended its mobile network in the late '90s, the firm ran into financial problems in 2001 as the worldwide demand for telecommunications dried up. Sawiris had to sell off assets, including a valuable franchise in Jordan, to pay down debts. In the process, he got support from an unusual business source: Yasser Arafat, the late Palestinian leader...
Skaters, skateboarders and bicycle riders are taking to the streets this spring with some flashy new gear. What's hot? Chopper-style bikes, quick-fit, in-line skates and snazzy electric scooters are all in demand. Skateboards are sporting quirkier designs, inspired by star athletes. And interchangeable parts are hot on both skates and boards. So whether you're up for tricks or just easy rolls down the road, these wheels will keep all eyes on you. --By Jeremy Caplan