All but one survive spectacular Colombian aircrash
All of the passengers bar one on a Colombian jet that shattered on impact in the Caribbean escaped with their lives. The Boeing 737 carrying 121…
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Germany's biggest construction company, Hochtief, has raised its outlook for new orders this year after winning several large contracts in Australia…
View ArticleStylish July profits for H&M
Swedish fashion giant Hennes & Mauritz enjoyed sharply higher sales in July. The retailer, which is the world's third biggest in terms of turnover,…
View ArticleSuicide attack targets Iraqi army base
Iraq has been rocked by one of its bloodiest attacks in weeks in the midst of a political crisis following the country's inconclusive election. At…
View ArticleFacebook pictures cause storm in Middle East
Former Israeli soldier Eden Abergil has posted controversial images on her facebook page. The pictures are in an album called 'the best days of my…
View ArticleTerrorism attack exercise in South Korea
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View ArticleApple manager charged over bribes
A supply manager for Apple has appeared in court in California charged with taking bribes from six Asian companies that supply iPhone and iPod…
View ArticleRussia cheers Carlsberg's profit
Carlsberg has posted a much better than expected increase in operating profit in the second quarter and raised its financial outlook for this year.…
View ArticleIran threatens reprisals if west attacks reactor
As Iran counts down the launch of its first nuclear power reactor, it has warned that any attack against it would receive a serious riposte. It…
View ArticleWal-Mart's sales down, profit up
The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart has announced sales fell at its stores in the United States for the fifth straight quarter. It was however…
View ArticleTruck hits highspeed train in Germany
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