Obama names Jack Lew as new chief of staff
President Barack Obama announced William Daley will resign as chief of staff after a year to return to Chicago and spend time with family. Budget Director Jack Lew will replace him, described by Obama as the clear choice for the demanding post in Washington.
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Netflix expands in UK and Ireland with new pricing
Netflix launches its Internet video service in the United Kingdom and Ireland with monthly prices of 5.99 pounds and 6.99 euros respectively, aiming for about 9 dollars per month. Lovefilm, Amazon’s service, undercuts at 4.99 per month. Muve Music tops 500 000 subscribers in its first year, aided by being bundled with Cricket plans. Nissan expects Leaf U.S. sales to reach at least 20 000 this year as production grows across 30 states.
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American sentenced to death in Iran for CIA work
An Iranian court convicted Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, a 28 year old former U.S. Marine translator born in Arizona, of working for the CIA and sentenced him to death. The verdict was announced by state radio as U.S. sanctions against Iran intensified. Hekmati has 20 days to appeal.
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U.S. condemns Iranian death sentence in Hekmati case
The Obama administration denied Amir Mirzaei Hekmati was a CIA operative and condemned Iran for arresting innocent people for political reasons. White House officials seek details on the verdict and demand his release amid Tehran's claims of CIA ties and terrorism accusations.
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IAEA confirms Iran begins 20 percent uranium at Fordo plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has started producing uranium enriched to 20 percent at the Fordo Fuel Enrichment Plant near Qom. Diplomats note Iran’s move, announced months ago, aims to speed potential weapon-grade material and differs from the 3.5 percent used at the main plant.
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Iran moves toward nuclear capability raises global fears
International concern grows as Iran advances its nuclear program, with the Forde operation and IAEA findings fueling worries that Tehran aims for weaponized capability while insisting enrichment targets reactor fuel. British Foreign Secretary Hague brands Iran actions provocative and claims its uranium stock suffices for years. In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood secures a major parliamentary win but avoids abrupt power moves. In Nigeria, Boko Haram militants kill a police officer and threaten Christians, with the U.S. State Department condemning the violence.
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