Israel set to approve first new settlement in 20 years Israel set to approve first new settlement in 20 years:- Israel’s government on Thursday appeared set to approve the construction of a new Jewish settlement in the West Bank for the first time in 20 years, despite fierce opposition from […]
Paris commuter train tracks France's political divide Paris commuter train tracks France's political divide:- A 90-minute train ride from the Gare de Lyon station in Paris traces a political gulf between big-city voters and the rest, a divide that has shaken up Britain and the United States and has an […]
Ousted South Korean leader behind bars after arrest on bribery charges Ousted South Korean leader behind bars after arrest on bribery charges:- Ousted South Korean leader Park Geun-hye was behind bars in the Seoul Detention Centre on Friday after her arrest, on charges including bribery, in a corruption scandal that […]
North Korean murder suspects go home with victim body as Malaysia forced to swap North Korean murder suspects go home with victim body as Malaysia forced to swap:- Three North Koreans wanted for questioning over the murder of the estranged half-brother of their country's leader returned home on Friday along […]
Apple sends warning to banks with Australian mobile payments decision Apple sends warning to banks with Australian mobile payments decision;- Apple Inc on Friday won a victory in its global fight to prevent banks from introducing their own mobile payment services on Apple devices, as an Australian regulator barred lenders […]
Uber settles with Pennsylvania regulator following record fine Uber settles with Pennsylvania regulator following record fine:- Uber Technologies Inc has reached a settlement with Pennsylvania's taxi regulator to end the ride-sharing company's appeal of a record $11.4 million fine for operating illegally. A notice posted on Tuesday with the Commonwealth […]
New iPhone 8 Report Backs Radical New Camera New iPhone 8 Report Backs Radical New Camera:- When it comes to smartphone cameras quality is obviously a very big deal; the major players usually leapfrogging each other with each major release. However, while Samsung seems content to stick with last year’s […]
Einhorn GM plan poses conflict challenge for board Einhorn GM plan poses conflict challenge for board:- Hedge fund manager David Einhorn's unusual plan to divide General Motors Co's (GM.N) shares into two classes poses a potential corporate governance minefield for GM board members. The shareholder proposal, quickly rejected by the […]
Trump helps make cross-border M&A great again Trump helps make cross-border M&A great again:- Cross-border M&A had its strongest start since 2007, driving first-quarter global volumes up 7 percent, as optimism over U.S. President Donald Trump's economic agenda buoyed the stock market and the dollar, making foreign acquisitions cheaper than […]
Volkswagen settles 10 U.S. state diesel claims for $157 million Volkswagen settles 10 U.S. state diesel claims for $157 million:- Volkswagen AG said on Thursday it has agreed to pay $157.45 million to settle environmental claims from 10 U.S. states over its excess diesel emissions, as the world's largest automaker […]
