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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) ― On the heels of a major launch of large-screen iPhones, Apple has scheduled an Oct. 16 event to update its iPad line, technology news …
BRUSSELS (AFP) ― European Union regulators on Friday cleared the buyout of the WhatsApp mobile messaging service by Facebook, despite opposition by telecom …
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― They’re not just for sharing anymore: Facebook and Twitter are now looking to play a bigger role in shopping. Both major social networks …
DETROIT (AP) ― General Motors is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles in North America, the latest round of recalls this year for the automaker. The company …
Ben Bernanke says he can’t refinance his house. With his book advance and speaking fees, why does the former Federal Reserve chairman even want a mortgage? …
NEW YORK (AFP) ― U.S. states are investigating a cyberattack against JPMorgan Chase that stole customer information, it emerged Friday, a day after the big …
Pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong have made yellow ribbons a symbol of their movement — but as part of a backlash against the protesters a new …
HONG KONG (AP) _ Friction between pro-democracy protesters and opponents of their weeklong occupation of major Hong Kong streets persisted Saturday as police …
UNITED NATIONS (AP) _ The U.N. Security Council late Friday sharply condemned a new video that purports to show an Islamic State group fighter beheading …
Australia’s trade and investment minister asked South Korea to quickly ratify a free trade deal, a Seoul official said Friday. Australia’s Trade …