07.08.2014 14:38:55 (GMT+12)
Apple, Samsung Call Truce Outside U.S.
Apple and Samsung are calling a partial truce in their smartphone war. The two technology giants agreed to dismiss all patent disputes between them in courts outside the U.S., marking an easing of tensions.
Audi, Chrysler to Be Punished Over Monopoly Practices in China
China's top economic planning agency will punish Audi AG and Chrysler after an investigation found the two luxury car makers had pursued monopoly practices.
Sprint Quits T-Mobile Pursuit, Replaces CEO
Sprint decided to end its pursuit of T-Mobile US in the face of stiff opposition from regulators and to replace Chief Executive Dan Hesse.
What You Can Do About Facebook Tracking
Personal Technology: How to understand the social network's privacy policy and take control of targeted ads.
Toyota Grows on U.S., European Strength
In results that underscore a global car-industry trend, Toyota Motor said its earnings were bolstered by growth in regions like the U.S. and Europe, while sales in once-hot emerging markets remained weak.
Fox Withdraws Its Bid for Time Warner
21st Century Fox has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Time Warner, saying the owner of HBO has "refused to engage with us."
Tokyo Stocks Weighed by SoftBank
Asian markets weakened, due to concerns over escalating tensions in Ukraine, while Tokyo was weighed by a tumble for in SoftBank Corp.
Losses on China Property Fund Offer Cautionary Tale
Several foreign investors suffered steep losses when they recently exited a Chinese property fund once valued at $1 billion, according to the fund's adviser.
New Zealand Jobless Rate Falls
Unemployment in New Zealand fell to 5.6% in the second quarter, its lowest level in more than five years. But participation in the market came off the high seen in the previous quarter.
China Developer Broadens Its Reach
Forest City Ratner's giant, 6,400-unit development near the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn has faced delays for over a decade. Enter China's Greenland Holdings, which has different plans.
Elites Tremble as Xi Cleans House
China's World: The dragnet around former security chief Zhou Yongkang, a scenario playing out around officials all over China, indicates a wider political purpose in President Xi's anticorruption campaign.
Toll Rises as Rescuers Reach China Quake Zone
Chinese rescuers made progress reaching the most heavily damaged area of southwestern Yunnan province where a weekend earthquake killed more than 500 and left more than 2,400 injured.
Putin Defiant as Pressure Builds on Ukraine
The Russian president said he has ordered his government to prepare retaliatory measures against U.S. and European sanctions, as Russia stepped up pressure on Kiev.
Redactions Dispute Snarls Release of Senate CIA Report
Senators delayed the release of a report criticizing the Central Intelligence Agency's interrogation program because of a dispute with the Obama administration over its efforts to ensure that portions of the report remain secret.
Apple and Samsung are calling a partial truce in their smartphone war. The two technology giants agreed to dismiss all patent disputes between them in courts outside the U.S., marking an easing of tensions.
Audi, Chrysler to Be Punished Over Monopoly Practices in China
China's top economic planning agency will punish Audi AG and Chrysler after an investigation found the two luxury car makers had pursued monopoly practices.
Sprint Quits T-Mobile Pursuit, Replaces CEO
Sprint decided to end its pursuit of T-Mobile US in the face of stiff opposition from regulators and to replace Chief Executive Dan Hesse.
What You Can Do About Facebook Tracking
Personal Technology: How to understand the social network's privacy policy and take control of targeted ads.
Toyota Grows on U.S., European Strength
In results that underscore a global car-industry trend, Toyota Motor said its earnings were bolstered by growth in regions like the U.S. and Europe, while sales in once-hot emerging markets remained weak.
Fox Withdraws Its Bid for Time Warner
21st Century Fox has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Time Warner, saying the owner of HBO has "refused to engage with us."
Tokyo Stocks Weighed by SoftBank
Asian markets weakened, due to concerns over escalating tensions in Ukraine, while Tokyo was weighed by a tumble for in SoftBank Corp.
Losses on China Property Fund Offer Cautionary Tale
Several foreign investors suffered steep losses when they recently exited a Chinese property fund once valued at $1 billion, according to the fund's adviser.
New Zealand Jobless Rate Falls
Unemployment in New Zealand fell to 5.6% in the second quarter, its lowest level in more than five years. But participation in the market came off the high seen in the previous quarter.
China Developer Broadens Its Reach
Forest City Ratner's giant, 6,400-unit development near the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn has faced delays for over a decade. Enter China's Greenland Holdings, which has different plans.
Elites Tremble as Xi Cleans House
China's World: The dragnet around former security chief Zhou Yongkang, a scenario playing out around officials all over China, indicates a wider political purpose in President Xi's anticorruption campaign.
Toll Rises as Rescuers Reach China Quake Zone
Chinese rescuers made progress reaching the most heavily damaged area of southwestern Yunnan province where a weekend earthquake killed more than 500 and left more than 2,400 injured.
Putin Defiant as Pressure Builds on Ukraine
The Russian president said he has ordered his government to prepare retaliatory measures against U.S. and European sanctions, as Russia stepped up pressure on Kiev.
Redactions Dispute Snarls Release of Senate CIA Report
Senators delayed the release of a report criticizing the Central Intelligence Agency's interrogation program because of a dispute with the Obama administration over its efforts to ensure that portions of the report remain secret.
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