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Video: Specials

Prince faces tax evasion allegations

The Financial Times Deutschland says Prince Max of Liechtenstein is being investigated for tax...
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Video: World

Argentine soy politics get heated

Jul. 17 - Argentine President Christine Fernandez's own vice president votes against the soy tax...
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YUKOS ex-boss loses appeal

A Russian court rejects - on grounds of bad behaviour - Mikhail Khordokovsky's appeal for early...
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Japan PM race heats up

Japan's race to be the next prime minister is heating up with a wealth of candidates pledging tax...
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Palin: Tax Relief for All Americans

During her first campaign stop outside of Alaska by herself, Governor Sarah Palin said John McCain...
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German post boss admits tax dodge

A German businessman has admitted dodging taxes in a case the government hopes will increase...
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Tamil Tigers attack Colombo

At least two people are dead and scores injured after a Tamil Tiger aircraft targeted the Sri...
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Video: Business

Former YUKOS boss loses appeal

The former oil tycoon, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, is denied early release from prison. The...
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UK Utilities in energy-saving drive

Britain's utilities escape a tax on windfall profits but will contribute over $1 billion to an...
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Bailout passes

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a revamped $700 billion financial bailout bill Friday...
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Bernanke talks of second stimulus

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Monday that another wave of government...
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Election '08: What business wants

Fear of a recession is growing among U.S. businesses on the eve of the 2008 presidential...
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UK mulls tax cuts to boost economy

Britain's Prime Minister says more borrowing in the form of unfunded tax cuts could spur economic...
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BT axes 10,000 jobs

British Telecoms is cutting 10,000 jobs from its 160,000 global workforce in cost-cutting...
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Mixed reactions to EU cash plan

Unions fear the 260 billion dollar scheme to bolster the bloc's flagging economies may not be...
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Germany ponders tax cuts

German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to include tax relief in a second stimulus plan designed to...
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Obama tax cuts gets cool reception

One major problem for President-elect Barack Obama is that his tax cut proposals are running into...
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Germany unveils second stimulus plan

Germany presents a new 50 billion euro stimulus package, designed to help the economy through the...
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Obama Stimulus Plan Faces Changes in Senate

A top Republican called for more mortgage relief and additional tax cuts in President Barack...
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Gearing up for the G20

Berlin gets ready to host the G20 preparatory meeting, where European leaders aim to find a...
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Business update: Saab reprieve near

Nordic carmaker's fight for survival moves up a gear as the General Motors unit wins protection...
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European leaders in markets pledge

Structural reforms and public spending key to economic recovery, say European leaders. The...
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Future of Swiss secret accounts

UBS is fighting to maintain its secrets -- but faces US pressure to disclose the names of clients...
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Business Update: AIG "tax"

The Democratic-controlled House approved a hefty bonus tax for companies receiving TARP funds in...
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China eyes fewer car, steel players

China wants to consolidate its steel and car industries, calling on key firms to take dominant...
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Video: U.S.

Obama lays out economic proposals

At a rally in Toledo, Ohio, Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama proposed four steps...
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Economics on the campaign trail

Obama proposes new economic measures as McCain stresses he's a fighter. Costing $60 billion...
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McCain offers his own economic plan

A day after Barack Obama updated his economic plan, John McCain detailed tax cuts for seniors and...
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Debating "Joe the Plumber"

"Joe the Plumber" -- Joe Wurzelbacher of Toledo, Ohio -- was the surprise star of the third and...
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"Joe the Plumber" speaks out

Plumber Joe Wurzelbacher of Holland, Ohio, thrust into the presidential election as an example of...
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Palin Warns New Mexico Voters About Taxes

GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin told voters in Roswell, NM that Barack Obama would...
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Biden Defends Obama Tax-cut Plan in Wash.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden said Sunday that a Barack Obama administration...
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McCain Hammers Obama's Tax Plan

Sen. John McCain sharply criticized Barack Obama's tax plan Monday, saying that Obama would bring...
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Greek shopkeepers stage tax protest

Small shopowners across Greece refused to open today as part of a protest at the government's new...
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Candidates spar over tax and tactics

With ten days to go until Americans choose a new president, the Republican and Democratic...
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McCain Links Obama to Oil Profits

John McCain seized on record oil company profit reports to draw a sharp new distinction with...
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Obama pushes stimulus plan

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama went to the U.S. Capitol to press for swift passage of a huge...
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Joe the Correspondent

Joe the Plumber, who came to media attention during the 2008 presidential campaign, says he is...
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Geithner's confirmation delayed

Timothy Geithner, the nominee for treasury secretary, has had his confirmation hearing postponed...
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Business Update: Dems plan $825b fix

House Democrats are working on a bill that provides $825 billion in tax cuts and spending to...
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Obama seeks Republican support

President Barack Obama tried to placate Republicans in Congress who insist his $825 billion plan...
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Obama Still Supports Daschle Cabinet Nomination

Trying to salvage his nomination, Tom Daschle apologized Monday for delinquent tax payments as...
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Obama Blames Himself for Mishandling Daschle

President Barack Obama is taking the blame for mistakes in the handling of a tax controversy that...
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Specials

Man Arrested Over Twitter Massacre Threats

Man Arrested Over Twitter Massacre Threats

Police agents in Oklahoma City arrested a man who allegedly intended to turn a tax protest into a...
» read full story April 26th, 2009 - 21:01

Sony Ericsson posts first-quarter loss

Stockholm (dpa) - Mobile telephone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday posted a loss for first-quarter...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 21:51
India launches world's cheapest car: The Nano

India launches world's cheapest car: The Nano

New Delhi - The Nano, the world's cheapest car, that has been billed by its manufacturers as having...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 18:18
U.S. Court Denies Autism Case

U.S. Court Denies Autism Case

  Thursday, a United States special court denied a case that had been brought forth by three...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 20:56
Unpredictable Guests for “Dancing with the Stars”

Unpredictable Guests for “Dancing with the Stars”

The new season of "Dancing Season with the Stars" is about to open on the 9th of March...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 14:09
Senate Expected to Approve Kids' Health Insurance Program

Senate Expected to Approve Kids' Health Insurance Program

  Senators continued to debate the reauthorization of a bill to expand the State...
» read full story January 29th, 2009 - 13:30

PETA Super Bowl Add Not Approved

An ad that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) hoped to air during the Superbowl was...
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 17:49

Jack Kemp Has Cancer

The former congressman Jack Kemp has found out that he is suffering from cancer and is now...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 00:31
Obama’s Stance on Card Check, Unclear

Obama’s Stance on Card Check, Unclear

The president-elect Barack Obama is facing one of his first tough decisions of the term to come....
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 21:31
Obama Chooses Tom Daschle For Secretary Of Health

Obama Chooses Tom Daschle For Secretary Of Health

President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former Senator Tom Daschle for Secretary of Health and...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 00:17
The Dishonest Mayor

The Dishonest Mayor

The mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, was arrested by the FBI Monday, on federal charges including...
» read full story December 01st, 2008 - 23:28

Christie's to host first wine auction in Hong Kong in seven years

Hong Kong - Christie's was preparing Friday to host its first wine auction in Hong Kong in seven...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 07:49
Researchers Link TV Ads With Childhood Obesity

Researchers Link TV Ads With Childhood Obesity

A new study found a connection between fast-food television advertisements and childhood...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 20:00
Many Physicians Would Quit

Many Physicians Would Quit

Almost 50 percent of primary-care doctors surveyed said they would seriously think about working in...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 22:04
Higher Alcohol Taxes Found to Lower Alcohol-Related Deaths

Higher Alcohol Taxes Found to Lower Alcohol-Related Deaths

A study funded by the Substance Abuse University of Florida College of Medicine found that raising...
» read full story November 16th, 2008 - 14:10

Prop 8 Still Sparks Massive Protests

The passing of Proposition 8 in California has caused massive uproar among Californians. Some of...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 15:14

Electric bikes "silently" taking over the city

The familiar cluttering sound of motorbike scooters that has reigned in southern European for more...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 08:28

US voters to decide best leader in crisis: McCain or Obama

Washington (dpa) - The presidential battle between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain...
» read full story October 28th, 2008 - 07:01
Lala.com Lets Users Stream Music for 10 Cents/Song

Lala.com Lets Users Stream Music for 10 Cents/Song

Lala.com is a site that since 2005 has come up with a lot of accomplishments in the field of online...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 21:23
Update: Health Care - The Presidential Race’s Discord

Update: Health Care - The Presidential Race’s Discord

Over 45 million Americans – including over 8 million children - lack health insurance, while some...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 14:11
McCain’s Health Care Progressive Plan

McCain’s Health Care Progressive Plan

Health Care for America Now gave enthusiastic approval to Democrat Barack Obama and sharply...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 00:26
Castroneves Cha-Cha-Charged For Tax Fraud

Castroneves Cha-Cha-Charged For Tax Fraud

The dancing Brazilian Helio Castroneves got caught while trying to dance around the tax laws and...
» read full story October 03rd, 2008 - 01:52
NASA Has No Choice But To Depend On Russia

NASA Has No Choice But To Depend On Russia

According to NASA officals, U.S. lawmakers passed an exemption allowing the agency to buy rides...
» read full story September 27th, 2008 - 16:48
Clay Being Gay Stirs a Lot of Superfluous Buzz

Clay Being Gay Stirs a Lot of Superfluous Buzz

Stars may want to keep details concerning their sexuality under wraps, but that doesn’t mean...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 14:08
Mental Health Bill Gets Congress Approval

Mental Health Bill Gets Congress Approval

Two days ago, legislation that requires private insurers to provide equal benefits for mental...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 21:17

Manga fan Aso Determined to Write Japan's Success Story

Tokyo - Japan needs a charismatic leader who has guts, tolerance and talent in policy...
» read full story September 10th, 2008 - 13:34
LA Hospitals Used Homeless People For Fraud

LA Hospitals Used Homeless People For Fraud

After raids on three hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange counties, two hospital executives were...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 15:23

The U.S. Administration Predicts a Record $483 Billion Deficit For 2009

The White House estimated Monday that President Bush would leave a record $482 billion budget...
» read full story July 30th, 2008 - 15:06
Fugitive “Spam King” Kills His Family Before Committing Suicide

Fugitive “Spam King” Kills His Family Before Committing Suicide

Convicted “Spam King” Eddie Davidson was found dead in the town of Bennett, Colorado, four days...
» read full story July 25th, 2008 - 14:28
Governor Paterson Endorses Low-Interest Loans for NY Students

Governor Paterson Endorses Low-Interest Loans for NY Students

Gov. David A. Paterson agreed yesterday to support a publicly financed, low-cost student loan...
» read full story July 22nd, 2008 - 15:46
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Sports

Madrid optimistic of hosting 2016 Olympics despite financial woes

Madrid  - Madrid expressed again Thursday its confidence in being chosen to host the 2016...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:38
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U.S.

Obama announces tougher corporate tax rules

Washington  - US President Barack Obama outlined a new proposal on Monday to rein in tax...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 20:53

Sebelius confirmed as US health secretary amid swine-flu scare

Washington  - Kathleen Sebelius was approved by the US Senate as health secretary Tuesday,...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 08:34

Tax Day in the US: Tea Party protests and last-minute filings

Washington - As US workers rushed to meet an annual deadline to file their tax returns,...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 20:54

Obama sees "glimmers of hope" for US economy

Washington  - President Barack Obama on Friday pointed to some signs of progress for the US...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 19:20

US House, Senate approve 2010 budget outline

   Washington - US lawmakers on Thursday approved a 3.5-trillion-dollar budget...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 09:29

US Congress releases first draft of climate bill

Washington - US legislators on Tuesday unveiled far-reaching climate legislation that would boost...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 20:18

Obama tackles US tax code, 300 billion dollars in savings

Washington - US President Barack Obama will name a task force to overhaul the country's 96-year-old...
» read full story March 25th, 2009 - 19:09

US House backs 90-per-cent tax on bail-out bonuses

Washington - Spurred on by public ire over bonuses paid at firms that received government...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 21:16

US Congress to vote on 90 per cent tax on bail-out bonuses

Washington - Spurred on by public ire over bonuses paid at firms that received government...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 18:50

Obama to nominate new health secretary

Washington - US President Barack Obama will nominate Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as health...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 18:36
Obama to Sign Economic Stimulus Bill on Tuesday

Obama to Sign Economic Stimulus Bill on Tuesday

President Barack Obama will sign the massive $787 billion stimulus plan into law on Tuesday during...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 14:01
Court Denies Vaccines – Autism Link

Court Denies Vaccines – Autism Link

There is no scientific evidence to prove childhood vaccines cause autism, according to a special...
» read full story February 16th, 2009 - 14:22
Agreement on Stimulus Bill Reached

Agreement on Stimulus Bill Reached

An agreement between the House and Congress on the stimulus package to stimulate the American...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 14:09

Expansion of Health Care for Children Signed into Law

Four million more children in the United States will have their health insurance covered thanks...
» read full story February 10th, 2009 - 16:24
Obama Will Hold Rally to Draw Support for Stimulus

Obama Will Hold Rally to Draw Support for Stimulus

President Barack Obama will most likely call on Congress to hurry up and pass his economic stimulus...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 14:02
House Expected To Approve Children’s Health Bill Today

House Expected To Approve Children’s Health Bill Today

The House on Wednesday is expected to approve the expansion of the State Children’s Health...
» read full story February 04th, 2009 - 15:47
Daschle’s Tax Lapses an Embarrassment to Himself and to Obama

Daschle’s Tax Lapses an Embarrassment to Himself and to Obama

President Obama picked on Wall Street bankers and harshly criticized them for spending more than...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 14:09
Senate Approves Health Bill For Children

Senate Approves Health Bill For Children

  The Senate on Thursday approved the bill designed to provide health insurance to more than...
» read full story January 31st, 2009 - 11:21
Bloomberg's Budget Plan Would Include Cutting 23,000 Jobs

Bloomberg's Budget Plan Would Include Cutting 23,000 Jobs

Mayor Bloomberg’s budget plan includes cutting New York City’s working force by as many...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 14:11
Legal Immigrant’s Children in Louisiana to Be Covered by SCHIP

Legal Immigrant’s Children in Louisiana to Be Covered by SCHIP

Lawmakers in Louisiana consider revising the state’s health insurance program for children...
» read full story January 26th, 2009 - 15:57
Bush Holds Final Address, Talks about His Legacy

Bush Holds Final Address, Talks about His Legacy

In his final address to the nation last night before leaving the presidential office next week,...
» read full story January 16th, 2009 - 13:11
Obama Presses Lawmakers on Remaining $350 Billion of Stimulus Plan

Obama Presses Lawmakers on Remaining $350 Billion of Stimulus Plan

In order to get his presidential administration off to a fast start, President-elect Barack Obama...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 12:54

Obama warns US economy could worsen without swift action

Washington - US president-elect Barack Obama warned Thursday that the recession in the United...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 18:44

Obama's stimulus plan to include massive tax cuts

Washington  - US president-elect Barack Obama's plan to jump-start the US economy will include...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 08:24
5 Dem. Governors Propose $1Trillion in Federal Aid

5 Dem. Governors Propose $1Trillion in Federal Aid

Five Democratic Governors asked the federal government for a $1 trillion bailout package. The...
» read full story January 03rd, 2009 - 12:55
“Fax Tax” Debate Posted on You Tube

“Fax Tax” Debate Posted on You Tube

State Health Commissioner Richard Daines decided to speak to the people through You Tube. He posted...
» read full story December 31st, 2008 - 19:13
Public Transit Use Records Biggest Growth in 25 Years

Public Transit Use Records Biggest Growth in 25 Years

A report released by the American Public Transportation Association indicates that the ridership on...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 16:07

Facing "disaster" Schwarzenegger calls California fiscal emergency

San Francisco - Saying that California was facing a "fiscal disaster," Governor Arnold...
» read full story December 02nd, 2008 - 06:10

Birmingham Mayor Arrested In Major Corruption Case

The feds arrested Larry Langford, the Mayor of Birmingham, on Monday in a major corruption case...
» read full story December 01st, 2008 - 20:05

Fourteen Felons Granted Clemency In the 12th Hour Of Bush's Term

In addition the more high-profile commute of rapper John Edward Forte’s sentence, President George...
» read full story November 26th, 2008 - 18:00
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Music

Ray Charles' Children Revolt against Longtime Manager

Ray Charles' Children Revolt against Longtime Manager

Several of Ray Charles’ children called Sunday for an investigation into their late father’s...
» read full story April 21st, 2008 - 12:21
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Movies

Hollywood's holiday plans may add to the grim mood

Los Angeles - Has Hollywood misread the mood of the country? The Tinseltown's elite may have...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 13:58
Heidi Fleiss Returns On Screen In HBO Documentary

Heidi Fleiss Returns On Screen In HBO Documentary

“Heidi Fleiss: The Would-Be Madam of Crystal” premieres tonight on HBO, telling the story of the...
» read full story July 21st, 2008 - 15:33
Anne Hathaway Reportedly Breaks Up With Her Boyfriend

Anne Hathaway Reportedly Breaks Up With Her Boyfriend

Anne Hathaway has dumped her longtime boyfriend, the Italian Raffaello Follieri, according to a...
» read full story June 18th, 2008 - 16:06
'Ugly Betty' To Be Shot In New York

'Ugly Betty' To Be Shot In New York

ABC's dramedy "Ugly Betty" will soon be moving its production to New York City where the...
» read full story May 12th, 2008 - 23:01
Actor Wesley Snipes Facing Prison Time

Actor Wesley Snipes Facing Prison Time

Movie star Wesley Snipes could get three years in jail and a fine of $5 million when he is...
» read full story April 24th, 2008 - 17:00
Brangelina Gave $8 Million To Charity In 2006

Brangelina Gave $8 Million To Charity In 2006

Hollywood's most charitable couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have donated $8 million to various...
» read full story March 22nd, 2008 - 19:48
German Director Returns To Low Budget Films

German Director Returns To Low Budget Films

After the flop “In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale” had at the U.S. box office, German...
» read full story January 15th, 2008 - 10:12
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Gadgets

Apple’s iPhone Tops The Tops

Apple’s iPhone Tops The Tops

Just as expected, the release of Apple’s new 3G iPhone caused a general frenzy amongst...
» read full story July 13th, 2008 - 15:15
Toshiba Cuts HD-DVD Players Prices In Europe

Toshiba Cuts HD-DVD Players Prices In Europe

Toshiba has made one more step in its effort to promote the HD-DVD format. Earlier this week,...
» read full story January 17th, 2008 - 18:04
iPhone Comes to Europe

iPhone Comes to Europe

Today a T-Mobile official confirmed that the company has signed a deal with Apple to distribute...
» read full story September 19th, 2007 - 15:15
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Science

First Commercial Clone Dog “Back” To Its Family

First Commercial Clone Dog “Back” To Its Family

Amazing as it sounds, a couple from Boca Raton, Florida, actually paid a California firm $155,000...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 14:00
Howard Hughes Institute Grants $600M to 56 Scientists

Howard Hughes Institute Grants $600M to 56 Scientists

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has awarded more than $600 million in research funding...
» read full story May 27th, 2008 - 22:42
Bush Signs Bill to Boost Scientific Research in the US

Bush Signs Bill to Boost Scientific Research in the US

President Bush signed on August 9 the COMPETES Act, which should boost scientific research in the...
» read full story August 10th, 2007 - 12:52
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Technology

Apple extends movie downloads service to Germany

Apple extends movie downloads service to Germany

Munich - Apple said Thursday it has extended the movie downloads service of iTunes to Germany, with...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 14:32
Another Microsoft Ad Targeting the ‘Apple Tax’

Another Microsoft Ad Targeting the ‘Apple Tax’

Microsoft is continuing its ad campaign to fight back Apple. After actress Lauren and engineer...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 15:12
Update: Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

Update: Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

After catching all the focus of the press and masses with the unveiling of the...
» read full story March 28th, 2009 - 14:32
Ballmer Still Eyes Yahoo, Trash-Talks Apple

Ballmer Still Eyes Yahoo, Trash-Talks Apple

Microsoft is still waiting for the right time to purchase Yahoo, said the company’s CEO Steve...
» read full story March 21st, 2009 - 15:06
No More Free Communication Over The Phone For Barack Obama

No More Free Communication Over The Phone For Barack Obama

Verizon Wireless admitted late Thursday that several of its employees broke company rules by...
» read full story November 22nd, 2008 - 00:57
‘Anonymous’ Hacker Faces 10 Years In Jail For Scientology Attack

‘Anonymous’ Hacker Faces 10 Years In Jail For Scientology Attack

The conflict between the group Anonymous and the Church of Scientology is a secret to no one, but...
» read full story October 20th, 2008 - 14:30
Microsoft Tells A Secret: Buy A Mac, Pay The Apple Tax!

Microsoft Tells A Secret: Buy A Mac, Pay The Apple Tax!

Microsoft knows the secret to a good deal, and that secret, shockingly enough, involves an “Apple...
» read full story October 15th, 2008 - 15:41
Future Looks Good For Pandora Streaming Service

Future Looks Good For Pandora Streaming Service

This weekend struggling streaming music site Pandora urged its users and fans to contact their...
» read full story October 01st, 2008 - 10:06
Report: New Nintendo DS Is Coming This Year

Report: New Nintendo DS Is Coming This Year

Apparently, two years after the launch of Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo is ready to revamp its...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 07:59
Sony Revives Japanese Console Competition With PSP-3000

Sony Revives Japanese Console Competition With PSP-3000

Sony is working on improving its gaming sales as of this fall by introducing the new PlayStation...
» read full story September 02nd, 2008 - 15:13
“Spam King” Behind Bars: Robert Soloway Gets 4 Years In Prison

“Spam King” Behind Bars: Robert Soloway Gets 4 Years In Prison

Robert Soloway, also known as the “Spam King,” has been sentenced to almost four years in...
» read full story July 23rd, 2008 - 14:32
GM Paves The Way For Plug-In Hybrids With Plans For Electric Grid

GM Paves The Way For Plug-In Hybrids With Plans For Electric Grid

General Motors is planning ahead, and two years before its plug-in cars are scheduled to be...
» read full story July 22nd, 2008 - 14:42
Schwarzenegger and Tesla Motors to Unveil New Sedan

Schwarzenegger and Tesla Motors to Unveil New Sedan

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tesla Motors will host a press conference tomorrow...
» read full story June 30th, 2008 - 22:11
FCC Caps Universal Service Fund At March 2008 Level

FCC Caps Universal Service Fund At March 2008 Level

The Federal Communications Commission announced its decision to limit payment to wireless...
» read full story May 04th, 2008 - 10:42
Illicit Activities Could Lead ‘King of Spam’ To Long Imprisonment

Illicit Activities Could Lead ‘King of Spam’ To Long Imprisonment

Is spamming a productive work? Some might think so, but the law disagrees. Robert Soloway, 29,...
» read full story March 17th, 2008 - 11:38
Swiss Bank Drops Wikileaks Lawsuit to Avoid Further Damage

Swiss Bank Drops Wikileaks Lawsuit to Avoid Further Damage

The Swiss bank which sued Wikileaks.org and managed to deny DNS access to the site has asked the...
» read full story March 06th, 2008 - 18:43
Wikileaks Back Online, Hearing Schedule Set

Wikileaks Back Online, Hearing Schedule Set

The Julius Baer bank in Switzerland, a favorite bank for the mega-wealthy across the world, filed a...
» read full story March 03rd, 2008 - 21:56
Judge Reconsiders Orders Meant to Disable Wikileaks

Judge Reconsiders Orders Meant to Disable Wikileaks

A U.S. federal district court judge on Friday reversed two controversial orders meant to disable...
» read full story March 01st, 2008 - 14:06
Wikileaks Case PR Disaster for Swiss Bank

Wikileaks Case PR Disaster for Swiss Bank

The bank which sued and managed to shut down DNS access to an anonymous whistleblower website is...
» read full story February 28th, 2008 - 18:45
First Amendment Challenged: Wikileaks Shut by Ca. Judge

First Amendment Challenged: Wikileaks Shut by Ca. Judge

A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the shutdown of an anonymous whistleblower site,...
» read full story February 20th, 2008 - 16:48
U.S. Court Orders Wikileaks.org Offline over Bank Documents

U.S. Court Orders Wikileaks.org Offline over Bank Documents

A U.S. controversial website that allows whistle-blowers to anonymously post government and...
» read full story February 19th, 2008 - 12:08
Anonymous Steps Out Against Scientology

Anonymous Steps Out Against Scientology

The group of Internet activists who previously attacked the Scientology website took to the streets...
» read full story February 11th, 2008 - 12:58
Google Stock Declines on Slow 4Q Results

Google Stock Declines on Slow 4Q Results

Google stock has slipped as much as 8 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company...
» read full story February 01st, 2008 - 16:33
Nine D.C. Government Employees Fired For Viewing Porn

Nine D.C. Government Employees Fired For Viewing Porn

The Washington D.C. city officials announced the results of an internal investigation about the...
» read full story January 25th, 2008 - 23:50
Judge Supports Amazon by Canceling Feds’ Subpoena

Judge Supports Amazon by Canceling Feds’ Subpoena

Federal prosecutors have withdrawn a subpoena, which demanded information on the reading habits of...
» read full story November 28th, 2007 - 14:53
Poker Aficionados Dislike Online Gambling Restrictions

Poker Aficionados Dislike Online Gambling Restrictions

Poker players were lobbying Wednesday on Capitol Hill for online gaming to not suffer restrictions...
» read full story October 25th, 2007 - 13:56
O2 To Launch iPhone in UK On November 9

O2 To Launch iPhone in UK On November 9

After giving the impression that they are waiting for the Christmas period, Apple finally decided...
» read full story September 18th, 2007 - 18:25
SKY and Sony Partner for PSP Video-on-Demand

SKY and Sony Partner for PSP Video-on-Demand

European television giant Sky has formed a joint venture with electronics behemoth Sony, which will...
» read full story July 30th, 2007 - 20:07
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People

Joe Francis Released From Custody and Placed Under House Arrest

Joe Francis Released From Custody and Placed Under House Arrest

“Girls Gone Wild” creator Joe Francis, who was arrested Monday afternoon for failing to...
» read full story February 04th, 2009 - 16:46
‘Girls Gone Wild’ Creator Joe Francis Sent Back To Jail

‘Girls Gone Wild’ Creator Joe Francis Sent Back To Jail

Founder of the “Girls Gone Wild” empire Joe Francis was placed under arrest Monday...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 15:49
Helio Castroneves Cha-Cha-Charged For Tax Fraud

Helio Castroneves Cha-Cha-Charged For Tax Fraud

The dancing Brazilian Helio Castroneves got caught while trying to dance around the tax laws and...
» read full story October 03rd, 2008 - 20:57
Motown Influential Songwriter Norman Whitfield Dies

Motown Influential Songwriter Norman Whitfield Dies

Tuesday, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Norman Whitfield died from diabetes...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 14:53
Con Man Follieri, Hathaway's Ex, Pleaded Guilty for Vatican Scheme

Con Man Follieri, Hathaway's Ex, Pleaded Guilty for Vatican Scheme

One would think that somebody like Anne Hathaway would have good taste in men. Well, it appears...
» read full story September 10th, 2008 - 21:07
Rapper Suge In Jail For Drug Charges And Domestic Violence

Rapper Suge In Jail For Drug Charges And Domestic Violence

Rapper Marion “Suge” Knight was arrested Wednesday on charges of assault and domestic violence,...
» read full story August 28th, 2008 - 12:46
Fellow Celebrities Thrilled Over Ellen And Portia's Wedding

Fellow Celebrities Thrilled Over Ellen And Portia's Wedding

Bisexual MTV babe Tila Tequila, who is currently dating socialite/actress Courtenay Semel, said she...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 18:18
Neighbors Upset With Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Monopolizing Police

Neighbors Upset With Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Monopolizing Police

It's not just Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who got fed up with all the attention and drama...
» read full story July 27th, 2008 - 03:31
Kimora Lee Gets The Kids And $480,000 A Year For Each

Kimora Lee Gets The Kids And $480,000 A Year For Each

The two daughters of hip hop mogul Russell Simmons with his ex-wife Kimora Lee, will be well taken...
» read full story June 28th, 2008 - 14:25
Anne Hathaway's Ex: From Courthouse To Hospital

Anne Hathaway's Ex: From Courthouse To Hospital

Raffaello Follieri, Anne Hathaway's former boyfriend, who was arrested the other day on wire fraud...
» read full story June 25th, 2008 - 22:57
Anne Hathaway's Boyfriend Facing New Legal Trouble

Anne Hathaway's Boyfriend Facing New Legal Trouble

A children's charity, which is being headed by actress Anne Hathaway's beau, 29-year-old Italian...
» read full story June 09th, 2008 - 20:01
Wesley Snipes Gets 3-Year Prison Sentence

Wesley Snipes Gets 3-Year Prison Sentence

Wesley Snipes, the “Blade” movie star, was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday for tax...
» read full story April 25th, 2008 - 10:24
Prosecutors: Wesley Snipes Should Get 3 Years in Jail

Prosecutors: Wesley Snipes Should Get 3 Years in Jail

US prosecutors would like to make an example out of Wesley Snipes for tax evasion. The prosecutors...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 20:32
“Girls Gone Wild” Founder Freed

“Girls Gone Wild” Founder Freed

Joe Francis finished a court appearance in Panama City, Florida, and he gained his freedom after...
» read full story March 13th, 2008 - 11:54
Boy Band Creator Pearlman Pleads Guilty To Fraud

Boy Band Creator Pearlman Pleads Guilty To Fraud

Former boy-band promoter Lou Pearlman pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges of conspiracy,...
» read full story March 07th, 2008 - 17:28
Notorious Former Hollywood Madam Arrested

Notorious Former Hollywood Madam Arrested

Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested Thursday by Nevada police on charges of illegal...
» read full story February 08th, 2008 - 10:33
"Survivor" Winner Loses Appeal, Remains in Jail

"Survivor" Winner Loses Appeal, Remains in Jail

Richard Hatch, winner of the $1 million prize in the first “Survivor” competition on...
» read full story February 04th, 2008 - 13:23
Chess Grandmaster Bobby Fisher Dies at 64 in Iceland

Chess Grandmaster Bobby Fisher Dies at 64 in Iceland

The U.S. chess Grandmaster Bobby Fisher died at age 64 of an unknown illness, the national radio...
» read full story January 18th, 2008 - 14:31
Guards Gone Wild On Joe Francis?

Guards Gone Wild On Joe Francis?

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis, who is currently behind bars awaiting trial on tax...
» read full story November 24th, 2007 - 16:41
Hotelier Leona Helmsley Dies at 87

Hotelier Leona Helmsley Dies at 87

She was dubbed “The Queen of Mean” and went to prison for tax evasion and fraud –...
» read full story August 21st, 2007 - 13:08
Tammy Faye Messner Talks to Larry King

Tammy Faye Messner Talks to Larry King

Cancer-stricken evangelist Tammy Faye Messner made what she feared would be her final television...
» read full story July 20th, 2007 - 15:29
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Video Games

Report: New Nintendo DS Is Coming Next Week

Report: New Nintendo DS Is Coming Next Week

Apparently, two years after the launch of Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo is ready to revamp its...
» read full story September 28th, 2008 - 12:23
Sony PSP-3000 Revives Japanese Gaming Console Competition

Sony PSP-3000 Revives Japanese Gaming Console Competition

Sony is working on improving its gaming sales as of this fall by introducing the new PlayStation...
» read full story September 03rd, 2008 - 09:21
Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to 3 Years

Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to 3 Years

Concerned about the bad image the “red ring of death” creates to the Xbox brand and probably...
» read full story July 06th, 2007 - 10:50
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Health

NY Health Commissioner Calls for Tax on Sugared Drinks

NY Health Commissioner Calls for Tax on Sugared Drinks

An article in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that imposing a tax on sodas and sports...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 15:08

Obama nominates Sebelius as US health secretary

Washington  - US President Barack Obama nominated Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as health...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 20:44
Former Mayor Marion Barry OK after Kidney Transplant Surgery

Former Mayor Marion Barry OK after Kidney Transplant Surgery

Washington Mayor Marion Barry is in good condition after undergoing kidney transplant surgery on...
» read full story February 22nd, 2009 - 14:11
Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry to Undergo Kidney Transplant

Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry to Undergo Kidney Transplant

Washington Mayor Marion Barry was admitted to Howard University Hospital Thursday to prepare for...
» read full story February 20th, 2009 - 14:00
Cigarette Tax May Save Some Lives

Cigarette Tax May Save Some Lives

The new federal law represents a great winning ticket for the health advocates because a bigger...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 13:17
Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines And Autism

Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines And Autism

Three families who claimed vaccines caused their children’s autism were denied compensation...
» read full story February 13th, 2009 - 14:00
The Cigarette Industry Goes Through Hard Times

The Cigarette Industry Goes Through Hard Times

The cigarette industry in the United States will suffer a lot of tough changes. The government will...
» read full story February 01st, 2009 - 13:40
Senate Approves Health Bill for Children

Senate Approves Health Bill for Children

  The Senate on Thursday approved the bill designed to provide health insurance to more than...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 16:43
Smoking Bans, Anti-smoking Efforts Are Not Enough To Cut Tobacco Deaths

Smoking Bans, Anti-smoking Efforts Are Not Enough To Cut Tobacco Deaths

 Despite the states’ increased effort to fight smoking, the rate of tobacco-related...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 14:18
The Senate to Vote on Extra Health Coverage for Poor Children

The Senate to Vote on Extra Health Coverage for Poor Children

The House on Wednesday voted to expand The Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover an...
» read full story January 16th, 2009 - 12:56
Children’s Health Program Goes to Senate for Approval

Children’s Health Program Goes to Senate for Approval

The bill intended to expand healthcare for children in low-income families is expected to breeze...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 13:22
Health Groups Dissatisfied with U.S. Tobacco Control Policies

Health Groups Dissatisfied with U.S. Tobacco Control Policies

The annual report on U.S. tobacco control efforts released by the American Lung Association gave...
» read full story January 13th, 2009 - 14:00
Paying More For Alcohol May Actually Save Lives

Paying More For Alcohol May Actually Save Lives

It’s no secret that alcohol is no good for our health, as it might increase our risk for liver...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 14:00
Barack Obama Wins: Will He Keep His Promises about the Health Reform?

Barack Obama Wins: Will He Keep His Promises about the Health Reform?

Barack Obama has promised major changes to U.S. health care, pledging to create a new national...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 17:05
The U.S. Presidential Battle Has Moved On The Health-Care Field

The U.S. Presidential Battle Has Moved On The Health-Care Field

On November 4, United States citizens with the right to vote will not only be electing the...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 11:45
U. S. Presidential Nominees’ Health-Care Plans: Behind The Scenes

U. S. Presidential Nominees’ Health-Care Plans: Behind The Scenes

Over the past month, there has been much ado about the United States presidential nominees’ views...
» read full story October 26th, 2008 - 11:55
Update: White House Rivals’ Debate On U.S. Health Care

Update: White House Rivals’ Debate On U.S. Health Care

Health care ranks are among the leading topic for voters according to recent polls, and both...
» read full story October 19th, 2008 - 22:40
Obama Continues Attack On Rival McCain’s Heath Care Plan

Obama Continues Attack On Rival McCain’s Heath Care Plan

Barack Obama expanded his critique of presidential rival John McCain's healthcare proposal,...
» read full story October 18th, 2008 - 13:27
Obama Ad Takes Aim At McCain’s Health Care Plan

Obama Ad Takes Aim At McCain’s Health Care Plan

The Democratic Party’s presidential nominee Barack Obama is preparing to launch, as part of his...
» read full story October 18th, 2008 - 09:41
John McCain and Barack Obama on the Improvement of Health

John McCain and Barack Obama on the Improvement of Health

One has to attentively analyze what the two candidates have to offer in their programs. John McCain...
» read full story October 12th, 2008 - 22:00
Census: 1 in 6 People Living in the US Lacked Health Insurance in 2005

Census: 1 in 6 People Living in the US Lacked Health Insurance in 2005

Health insurance continues to be a major problem for Americans, according to a report released...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 15:35
McCain, Obama Have Different Views On The Health Care System

McCain, Obama Have Different Views On The Health Care System

Democrat Barack Obama’s plan would cover 34 million of the nation’s projected 67 million uninsured...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 14:00
Obama Versus McCain: The Health Care System Round

Obama Versus McCain: The Health Care System Round

With the presidential campaigns nearing the end and the elections on November 4, 2008...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 23:11
Whose Health Care Plan Is Better? Obama Says McCain’s All Talk, No Substance

Whose Health Care Plan Is Better? Obama Says McCain’s All Talk, No Substance

As the presidential campaign entered its final round, Sen. Barack Obama launched an attack on...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 17:00
Obama Sharply Criticizes McCain’s Health Care Reform Plan

Obama Sharply Criticizes McCain’s Health Care Reform Plan

While the presidential campaign entered its last month, Barack Obama launched an attack on...
» read full story October 05th, 2008 - 13:41
The Debate Over Presidential Rivals’ Health Care Plans Continues

The Debate Over Presidential Rivals’ Health Care Plans Continues

Polls show voters favor Sen. Barack Obama in the presidential contest, with health care as one of...
» read full story October 04th, 2008 - 14:00

The Mental Health Treatment Provision is Here

The long-sought bill that Sen. Pete Domenici initiated in order to require mental health insurance...
» read full story October 04th, 2008 - 00:52
Confusion around Health Care Plans Offered by McCain and Obama

Confusion around Health Care Plans Offered by McCain and Obama

Both presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain agree that Americans are spending too...
» read full story October 02nd, 2008 - 14:30
McCain And Obama's Bold Health Plans, Just Groundless Campaign Promises?

McCain And Obama's Bold Health Plans, Just Groundless Campaign Promises?

Both John McCain and Barack Obama promise to solve the nation's quickly-mounting health insurance...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 23:07

House And Senate Approve Mental Health Bill

After several months of disagreements over a bill compelling group health insurance plans to offer...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 14:30
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Business

Electrolux reports first quarter loss

Stockholm - Swedish home appliance maker Electrolux recorded an increased pre-tax loss in the...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 10:58

Sony Ericsson posts first-quarter loss

 Mobile telephone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday posted a loss for first-quarter 2009 in line...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 10:39

China's GDP growth slows to 6.1 per cent

   Beijing  - The expansion of the Chinese economy slowed to a record low in...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 17:00

Nokia reports pre-tax loss for first quarter

Helsinki - Citing an "exceptionally tough environment" Nokia, the world's largest maker...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 15:41

Japan launches 154-billion-dollar stimulus plan

   Tokyo - The Japanese government and the ruling coalition parties finalized an...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 17:28

World economic powers reach deal to combat crisis

London - The world's biggest economic powers reached a deal Thursday aimed at forging a new global...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 21:50

Acer's four-quarter profit rises 17 per cent

   Taipei - The Taiwan computer giant Acer Inc said Tuesday that it saw a...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 21:10

Chicago Sun-Times files for bankruptcy

New York - The Sun-Times Media Group Inc, owner of the Chicago Sun Times and more than 50 other US...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 21:00
Tesla Model S Photos Leaked On Twitter And Flickr

Tesla Model S Photos Leaked On Twitter And Flickr

Some photos of Tesla Model S, a new electric car set to be unveiled later today, have found their...
» read full story March 26th, 2009 - 19:31

Lloyds insurer hit by profit slump as claims rise in 2008

London - Insurers Lloyds of London Tuesday announced 50-per-cent slide in pre-tax profits in 2008...
» read full story March 24th, 2009 - 15:39
India launches world's cheapest car: The Nano

India launches world's cheapest car: The Nano

New Delhi - Tata Motors' Nano, the world's cheapest car, that is expected to redefine personal...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 18:15

Tata's Nano set for commercial launch Monday

New Delhi - Tata Motors' Nano, said to be the world's cheapest car, was set to be launched in the...
» read full story March 22nd, 2009 - 20:34

British regulator orders airports sale to break monopoly

London - Britain's Competition Commission confirmed Thursday that two of London's airports must be...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 13:04

Greek government freezes public sector salaries

Athens - The Greek government on Wednesday froze the salaries of public sector employees earning...
» read full story March 18th, 2009 - 20:24

BMW's profit slump sends shares tumbling

Munich - Shares in the world's leading luxury carmaker BMW AG dropped by more than 11 per cent...
» read full story March 12th, 2009 - 18:14

Audi warns of "most difficult year in history" after record 2008

Frankfurt - German luxury carmaker Audi said Tuesday it was facing up to the toughest year in the...
» read full story March 10th, 2009 - 12:15
Wal-Mart Posts Strong Sales, but Lower Earnings

Wal-Mart Posts Strong Sales, but Lower Earnings

 Wal-Mart, the world's largest public corporation by revenue, said its sales grew in the...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 15:44
Telecommunications Giant Nortel Files For Bankruptcy

Telecommunications Giant Nortel Files For Bankruptcy

North American telecommunications equipment manufacturer Nortel has filed for bankruptcy protection...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 15:30

Bank of England cuts interest rates to all-time low

London - The Bank of England Thursday slashed interest rates to an historic low of 1.5 per cent in...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 20:00

Wine Experts Say Bordeaux Is Safe Port In Economic Storm

Hong Kong - Wine experts may disagree on most things, but one thing they all appear to agree...
» read full story December 30th, 2008 - 13:45

No VAT cuts for France, Germany, say Sarkozy, Merkel

Paris - France and Germany agree that lowering the Value Added Tax (VAT) is not an effective...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 18:36

Britain to cut VAT in Christmas stimulus spree

London - The government of Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to give nervous British consumers an...
» read full story November 23rd, 2008 - 16:02

World summit aims to close gaps in finance market rules

Washington - The leaders of the world's top economic powers are expected to agree Saturday to close...
» read full story November 15th, 2008 - 09:51

Opel seeking state aid in Germany

Automobile manufacturer Opel said Friday it was seeking credit guarantees from the German...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 18:16

Britain's BT Announces 10,000 Job-cuts

London - British Telecom (BT) announced today that in order to ensure its survival, the company...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 13:43
Nortel Will Lay Off 1,300 Employees after 3Q Losses

Nortel Will Lay Off 1,300 Employees after 3Q Losses

Nortel Networks took a $3.41 billion loss this third quarter, and it has announced it plans to let...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 15:54
RIM's Best BlackBerry Ever - The Bold

RIM's Best BlackBerry Ever - The Bold

Research in Motion’s new BlackBerry Bold was awaited with great enthusiasm by many and with good...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 12:18

Siemens Quits Fujitsu Computing Joint Venture

Munich - German electronics company Siemens AG Tuesday finalized plans to quit computer producer...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 09:14

Fujitsu acquires Siemens' stake in computing joint venture

Tokyo - Japanese electronics concern Fujitsu is to take over full control of the Fujitsu Siemens...
» read full story November 01st, 2008 - 16:19
Update: Netflix Partners With TiVo On Streaming Movies

Update: Netflix Partners With TiVo On Streaming Movies

Thursday, Netflix and TiVo have clinched a deal that entails the former’s movies and TV shows are...
» read full story October 31st, 2008 - 09:57
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World

Sony Ericsson plans to cut 400 positions in Sweden

Stockholm - Mobile telephone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday announced plans to cut 400 jobs in...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 20:10

Mexico to inject over 2 billion dollars to combat effect of flu

Mexico City - Mexico launched Tuesday a plan to provide more than 1 billion dollars to help...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 23:19

Clinton seeks "meaningful" steps against climate change

   Washington - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for the...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:42

New Zealand deficit spiralling out of control, minister warns

   Wellington - New Zealand's budget deficit is spiralling out of control as the...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:26

UN crime office calls for tougher measures amid economic crisis

Vienna - Countries should do more to combat financial and cyber crime, UN drugs and crime office...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 16:28

India's richest candidate worth 103 million dollars

   New Delhi - A Mumbai-based businessman is the richest candidate in India's...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 17:38

Early Easter pain for Ireland as tough extra budget announced

Dublin - The sufferings of Easter week began Tuesday in Ireland with the announcement of an...
» read full story April 07th, 2009 - 21:31

Brown comes out smiling from "crunch summit"

London- Under the unwritten rules of summit politics, everyone is a winner and failure is not an...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 22:03

Merkel, Sarkozy throw down the gauntlet on market reform

London - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy threw down the...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 21:17

Barroso presses Gul on press freedom on first EU visit

Brussels - Turkey must make sure it protects the freedom of the press, the head of the European...
» read full story March 26th, 2009 - 21:29

Swiss neutrality means paying VAT on drugs and sex

Geneva - A court in Switzerland ruled Thursday that value added tax must be paid for all things...
» read full story March 26th, 2009 - 18:18

Huge crowds protest Sarkozy's economic policies

Paris - Up to 3 million people took to the streets of cities throughout France on Thursday to...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 21:00

Russian court refuses to drop new charges against Khodorkovsky

Moscow - A Moscow court Tuesday refused to dismiss new charges of embezzlement and fraud against...
» read full story March 17th, 2009 - 20:11
Global Warming Is Happening Now!

Global Warming Is Happening Now!

Dr. James Hansen, NASA scientist and head of the Goddard Institute of Space Studies, issued a...
» read full story January 20th, 2009 - 10:49

Germany Engulfed By Gloomy Economic Winter

Berlin - Germany is caught in the midst of a gloomy economic winter with the government attempting...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 15:45

Ukraine Capital Short On Gas, Kievites Battle The Cold

Kiev - City managers in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Tuesday began energy conservation measures...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 15:44

Kenya's Future Peace Hangs On Implementing Crucial Reports

Nairobi - Kenya will be happy to see the back of 2008, a year in which one of sub-Saharan Africa's...
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 13:00

Slovakia Seals Its New Image With Euro Switch

Bratislava - A decade after Slovakia set out to abandon its reputation of a thuggish post-communist...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 12:34

Baltics Look On The Bright Side Of Life For 2009

Riga/Tallinn/Vilnius - Economists are predicting doom and gloom for the Baltic states throughout...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 11:52

Brown, Sarkozy say Europe united on need for more measures

London - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy insisted Monday...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 21:50

Canadian Government Could Be Toppled By Opposition Coalition

Montreal - In a stunning reversal of political fortunes, the leader of Canada's official...
» read full story December 02nd, 2008 - 10:29

Italy's Officials Approved 2.4 Billion Euros In Tax Cuts

Rome - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's cabinet approved earlier today some tax cuts...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 16:58

EU calls For 200 Billion-euro Economic Stimulus Plan

Brussels - The European Union on Wednesday called on member states to help the bloc avoid a deep...
» read full story November 26th, 2008 - 19:02

EU Calls For 200 Billion-euro Economic Stimulus Plan

Brussels - The European Union on Wednesday called on member states to help the bloc avoid a deep...
» read full story November 26th, 2008 - 18:58

German Exports Slump While Consumers Defy Gloom

Berlin - A slump in exports and a contraction in investment pushed Germany into a recession during...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 16:37

Berlin Feels Pinch As Germany Sinks Into Recession

Berlin - The German Government said Friday it had been forced to substantially boost borrowings to...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:16

Finland's Officials Plan To Stimulate The Construction Sector

Helsinki - The Finnish government announced today the preparation of an budget analysis which is...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 17:27

Historic G20 Summit Hopes To Head Off Global Recession

Washington/Berlin - The leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies will hold an historic meeting...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 13:39

New Zealand's new prime minister is poor boy made good

Wellington - New Zealand's new Prime Minister, John Key, 47, who steered his conservative National...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 12:07

Britain revokes visa for former Thai premier

Bangkok - Britain has revoked tourist visas for fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 09:06
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