Roma deportations condemned as 'xenophobic'
The French government is facing mounting criticism over plans to deport Roma migrants. The first group of 79 people is due to be flown back to…
View ArticleGM steers closer to China's SAIC
General Motors is deepening its ties with Chinese car-maker SAIC. They announced in Shanghai that they will work together on developing small…
View ArticleMaersk profits bounce back
Danish shipping and oil group Moller-Maersk has enjoyed a rebound in earnings, posting a net profit the equivalent of 1.8 billion euros for the first…
View ArticleEverbright shares shine
A bumper debut for shares of China Everbright Bank. On their first day trading on the Shanghai stock market they jumped 18 percent. The initial…
View ArticleBHP takes Potash Corp bid hostile
BHP Billiton has launched a hostile 30 billion euro bid for Potash Corporation. BHP's boss Marius Kloppers wants to create the world's top…
View ArticleUS ends combat mission in Iraq
The last brigade of US combat troops has left Iraq ahead of a self-imposed August 31 deadline. It brings to an end a war which has lasted more than…
View ArticleBull jumps into crowd at Spanish arena, 40 hurt
A trip to the bullring turned to terror for spectators in Spain when the bull decided not to play by the rules. Around 40 people were injured as…
View ArticleOpponents of China trade deal protest in Taiwan
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View Article41 people killed in Philippines bus tragedy
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View ArticleWorkers strike for pay rises in South Africa
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View ArticleFinal US combat brigade leaves Iraq
The last American combat brigade has left Iraq, more than seven years after the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. The 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd…
View ArticleAnti-terrorism exercises ahead of the G20 in South Korea
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View ArticleMasterCard buying DataCash
MasterCard is to buy the British payment service provider DataCash Group for the equivalent of 405 million euros in cash. The deal is intended to…
View ArticleGM moves towards IPO
General Motors has taken the first step to paying back the billions it was given in a controversial taxpayer-funded bailout. The carmaker - which…
View ArticleIntel to buy security tech firm McAfee
Microchip maker Intel is to buy McAfee, which provides security for computers. It is its biggest ever acquisition. The price is just under six…
View ArticleFrance expels first Roma gypsies to Romania
Dozens of Roma gypsies have arrived back in Romania after being expelled from France. French authorities repatriated at least 70 Roma on Thursday…
View ArticleLast American combat brigade leaves Iraq for Kuwait
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