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Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez

Argentina Makes Second Default in 13 Years Worth US$1.3 Billion

Argentina refused to pay the US$1.3 billion debt it owes to investors for the second time in 13 years.

The Protector

Undersea Drones are Exploring the Ocean’s Uncharted Waters

The drone can be essential in preventing tragedies.

West Africa

Ebola Treatment in Africa Impeded by Witchcraft and Sorcery Beliefs

A British doctor in West Africa said his treatment of residents infected with the Ebola virus is being hampered by their belief that it was a work of witchcraft.

Honorees and Founders of Snapchat Evan Spiegel (L) and Bobby Murphy

Alibaba, Snapchat in Talks for US$10 Billion Alliance

Internet giant Alibaba is considering buying the stocks of Snapchat valued at around US$10 billion.

REUTERS/Larry Downing

Obama and Lawmakers’ Combats Corporate Tax-Evasion Schemes

Democrat lawmakers and the Obama administration are pushing a law against corporate inversion and they want it to be effective retroactive to May 8.

Pfizer Chief Executive Ian Read

Pfizer Abandons $118 Billion Astra Deal

Pfizer Inc. left its investors speculating after cancelling its US$118 billion bid for AstraZeneca on Tuesday.

The Countrywide bank is seen in Lakewood, Colorado.

Bank of America Ordered to Pay $1.3 Billion for Countrywide Fraud

The Bank of America was ordered to pay US$1.3 billion by a federal judge on Wednesday for taking part in selling risky mortgages to government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

McDonald's

McDonald's Liable for Workers Treatment, Says Ruling

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled on Tuesday that McDonald’s Corp. could be treated as a co-employer with its franchisees.

Toyota Motor Corp

Toyota Remains World’s Best-Selling Carmaker

Toyota is still leading in vehicle sales worldwide, with Volkswagen on the second spot followed by General Motors.

 2014 Annual Shareholders Meeting of Ford Motor Company

Ford, General Motors Face Lawsuit Over Cars’ Audio System

Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies filed a lawsuit on Friday against companies who it said copied music digitally into their cars.

Relatives of Palestinian man mourn at his funeral during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr

Eid Al-Fitr in Gaza: A Day of Grief, Not Celebration

Palestinians couldn't bring themselves to enjoy Eid al-Fitr celebration because of the situation in Gaza.

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity

Mars Exploration Rover "Opportunity" Breaks Record for Distance Travelled Off-Earth

Opportunity was designed to travel a distance of only one kilometer.

Pete Flint, co-founder and chief executive of Trulia

Zillow Buys Trulia in $3.5 Billion Deal

Zillow announced on Monday that it will buy Trulia for US$3.5 billion in a deal that will reportedly close in 2015.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

Amazon Risks Losing Investors Amid Company Loss

After the second-quarter earnings of Amazon came out on Thursday, the online marketing company faces the risk of losing its investors.

Herbalife

Herbalife Profit Falls, Results Miss Estimates

Global nutrition company Herbalife Ltd. reported its second-quarter earnings and is 16 percent below than what analysts estimated.

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