JERUSALEM – Israel was drawn into the Syrian civil war for the first time on Sunday, firing warning shots into the neighbouring country after a stray mortar shell fired from Syrian territory hit an Israeli military post.
In first, Irish PM lays wreath for British war dead
BELFAST (Reuters) – Ireland's prime minister laid a wreath to honour fallen soldiers at a British Remembrance Day service for the first time on Sunday, the latest gesture of reconcili ation between historic foes. Annual Remembrance Day services to honour Britain's war dead and the wearing of the traditional poppy are controversial in Ireland because of abuses committed by soldiers in Northern Ireland and during British rule in Ireland before independence. … UN nuclear chief: Clean-up ongoing at Iran site
The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog says apparent efforts by Iran to dismantle a suspected nuclear site are continuing ahead of a visit by agency officials next month.
Banks give nod to turnaround plan from airline SAS
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Scandinavian airline SAS will on Monday announce a cost cutting plan, approved by its lenders, contain ing over 1,000 staff reductions and pay cuts, Denmark's TV2 said on Sunday. The airline, in which Denmark, Norway and Sweden own a combined 50 percent stake, has been in talks with banks on securing financing to roll over debt coming due next year. On Thursday, it postponed its third-quarter results, saying it was delaying publication until negotiations on efforts to ensure its survival had been finalized. … Volkswagen chairman could stay for another 5-7 years: report
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech could stay at the helm of Europe's largest carmaker beyond the term he was granted earlier this year, he told a German paper. A decision of Piech to prolong his tenure would push back long-awaited succession planning. Analysts have been critical of Volkswagen for not bringing forward managers seen capable of leading the 12-brand car group. "I have asked (CEO) Martin Winterkorn to launch the next (model of the Volkswagen hatchback) Golf. A new model of the Golf usually comes out every 5-7 years. … 
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