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12/22/2024 01:10:09 pm

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BMW

Ferrari's Ex-Chief Engineer Heads to BMW

Roberto Fedeli will be joining BMW in November after more than 25 years at Ferrari. Industry experts say BMW's decision to hire him reflects the Munich-based company's efforts to maintain its position as Germany's no. 1 premium carmaker amid tough competition.

African immigrant

U.S. African Immigrants Fear Ebola Stigma

Some African immigrants in Dallas, where a Liberian man has been hospitalized because of Ebola, feel they are getting the blame for bringing the virus to the U.S.

Yazidis

U.N. Report: ISIS Puts Price Tags on Captured Girls and Women

The United Nations has released a report claiming the Islamic State has opened an office to sell women and girls as goods in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Hong Kong protests

U.S. Bay Area Companies Worried Over Impact of Hong Kong Protests on Business

San Francisco Bay area companies that have trade and investment links with Hong Kong are anxious to see a peaceful end to the protests.

American Hostage Threatened With Execution in ISIS Video Is An Iraq War Veteran

The American aid worker threatened in an ISIS video showing the beheading of British hostage Alan Henning on Friday has been identified as Abdul-Rahman Kassig.

China coal pollution

World Carbon Emissions Hit Record High on China's Rapid Industrial Growth

Scientists estimate global carbon dioxide emissions will rise by 2.5 percent to 37.0 billion tonnes in 2014, reaching a new record high.

Matthew Todd Miller

U.S. Citizen Sentenced to 6 Years of Hard Labor in North Korea

North Korea's highest court has sentenced American citizen Matthew Todd Miller to six years of hard labor on charges of committing “hostile acts” against the state.

China drugs

Australians Face Execution in China for Drug Crimes

Chinese authorities have charged a number of Australians with drug offenses that could carry the death penalty.

Google Fails to Win EU Approval of Antitrust Settlement

Google's efforts to fight antitrust allegations against it in Europe appeared to be far from over after regulators rejected the U.S. search company's latest settlement offer.

Foreign businesses in China

Chinese Anti-Trust Enforcers Pressure Companies Under Investigation to 'Admit Guilt'

A group representing U.S. businesses in China claims lack of due process in investigations into companies suspected of breaking Chinese anti-monopoly laws.

China planes

Boeing Increases Forecast for Aircraft Demand from China

U.S. aircraft maker Boeing says rising demand for air travel from China will further boost orders for planes in the next 20 years.

PLO delegation

U.S. Calls Kerry’s Meeting With Palestinian Negotiators ‘Constructive’

A Palestinian delegation met U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington to discuss the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations.

UMNO

Malaysian Party Vows to Push for Repeal of Controversial Sedition Law

The PKR party is launching a nationwide protest against an anti-sedition law that has led to the arrests of key Malaysian public figures.

Halliburton

Halliburton Strikes US$1.1 Billion Settlement Over U.S. Gulf Oil Spill

The U.S. oil services provider will pay the amount over the next two years in three instalments under the deal, which is subject to court approval.

Bank of China

Chinese Banks Shift Focus Amid Slowing Economy and Mounting Bad Debts

Sluggish profit growth in the manufacturing sector has prompted Chinese banks to look to food, healthcare and information technology industries to increase revenue.

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