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Satya Nadella apologizes for women’s pay remarks
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has apologized for remarks he made advising women not to ask for a pay rise but to have "faith in...
Venezuela to pay $1.6 billion to Exxon Mobil in compensation for expropriated assets
An international arbitration tribunal has decided that Venezuela must pay Exxon Mobil $1.6 billion in compensation for expropriated assets. Exxon had claimed up to $16.6...
China becomes world’s largest economy
China overtakes the USA as the world's largest economy, according to figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The figures are adjusted for Purchasing Power...
Finding Economical and Safe Homes for Your Family
The Indian construction industry is one of the biggest industries in the country. According to the latest statistics, the industry contributed more than Rs...
Waldorf Astoria NYC sold to Chinese company
Waldorf Astoria hotel has been sold by Hilton Worldwide to Chinese insurance company Anbang Insurance Group for $1.95 billion. However, Hilton will continue to operate...
Virgin Atlantic to stop running Little Red flight network in 2015
Virgin Atlantic will stop running Little Red in 2015 after just 18 months in operation. Virgin Atlantic launched its UK domestic flight network in March...
Yahoo set to invest in Snapchat
Yahoo is planning to invest millions of dollars in mobile messaging service Snapchat, which may value the start-up at about $10 billion, reports say. Snapchat...
US unemployment rate falls to its lowest level in six years in September 2014
The US unemployment rate fell from 6.1% in August 2014 to 5.9% in September 2014, official figures have shown. The rate is the lowest recorded...
Hong Kong protesters agree to talks with government
Hong Kong protesters have accepted an offer of talks with the government after a week of unrest. Chief Executive CY Leung Leung offered the talks...
Jayaram Jayalalitha case: Tamil film industry on day-long fast to protest against jail sentence
Members of the Indian film industry in Tamil Nadu state is on a day-long fast to protest against the jailing of former chief minister...
Argentina in contempt of US court in bonds case
New York Judge Thomas Griesa has ruled that the Republic of Argentina is in contempt of court for refusing to obey an order to...
Potholes Busting State Budgets – What You Can Do to Protect Your Car
As summer draws to a close, local municipalities across the country are gearing up for the winter months ahead. When the weather gets harsh,...
Catalonia independence: Spain’s Constitutional Court suspends referendum
Catalonia's planned independence referendum has been suspended by Spain's Constitutional Court. Spain’s Constitutional Court said it first needed to consider arguments whether the November 9...
Microsoft launches Xbox One in China
Microsoft has become the first major console maker to enter the Chinese market after launching Xbox One. The first consoles were sold in Shanghai, priced...
Ashraf Ghani sworn in as Afghanistan’s president
Ashraf Ghani has been sworn in as Afghanistan's president after six months of deadlock amid a bitter dispute over electoral fraud and a recount...
Jayaram Jayalalitha sentenced to four years in jail on corruption charges
India's top politician Jayaram Jayalalitha has been sentenced to jail for four years on corruption charges in a case that has lasted for 18...
India: Jayaram Jayalalitha found guilty of corruption
Indian politician Jayaram Jayalalitha has been found guilty of corruption charges in a high-profile case which has lasted for 18 years. The chief minister of...
Catalonia independence: President Artur Mas signs referendum decree
Artur Mas, the president of the Spanish region of Catalonia, has signed a decree calling for a referendum on independence. Artur Mas wants Catalonia to...
Ford recalls 850,000 vehicles to fix airbag deployment glitch
Ford is recalling 850,000 vehicles because an electrical problem that could cause the vehicles' airbags and seatbelts to fail. The action affects the Ford Escape,...
EASA: Mobile phones can be left switched on during flights
Electronic devices such as mobile phones can be left switched on during flights, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced. The EASA says that...
Eric Holder resigns after six years in Barack Obama’s cabinet
Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation on September 25 after leading the Justice Department since the first days of President Barack Obama's term. Eric...
Richard Branson offers employees as much vacation as they want
Virgin’s Richard Branson is offering his personal staff as much vacation as they want. On his website, Richard Branson said that his staff of 170...
Los Angeles raises minimum hotel wage to $15.37 per hour
Los Angeles has raised the minimum wage at large hotels to $15.37 per hour. In a 12-3 vote, the LA city council approved the rise...
The Role of eBooks in Environmental Responsibility
eBooks have many advantages, and most people are familiar with some of the key benefits: affordability, instant gratification, large print capabilities, audio capabilities, educational...
Samsung stops laptop sales in Europe
Samsung is ending its laptop sales in Europe, the company has announced. The move includes its Chromebook model, which had previously been one of the...
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