Both the test-firing and the sanctions vote come in the midst of an ongoing conflict between Iran and the West over its nuclear program.

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That's not terribly comforting news, but at least hiring has an edge over firing.

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To be sure, this board has a long history of conspicuous missteps, including successive controversies over the firing of former CEOs Carly Fiorina, Mark Hurd and Leo Apotheker.

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