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TPP trade pact draws flak for eroding online rights

The much-awaited text of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been made available online and has become a center of criticism globally. Consumer protection organizations and citizen forums are raising their voices against TPP as it erodes online rights and also restricts governments on protecting citizens' data.

Nov 09, 2015 1:29 AM EST


U.S. companies swarmed Cuba, uncertain if business profits

Some 50 American businesses flock to Cuba for a promise of restored commercial ties brought by detente, but most of these firms still have no idea how to earn money in the communist-ruled country.

Nov 08, 2015 5:21 AM EST


Obama rejects Keystone XL proposal, claims it's not in the best interest of the country

President Barack Obama rejected the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, saying that it is not in the best interest of the country's national security, as he pushes on the climate change agenda.

Nov 07, 2015 5:35 AM EST


Uber Expected To Roll Out A Huge Expansion In China

Uber is planning to expand itself in around China's dozens of cities along with billions of investment in a country all of this happening within a year.

Nov 07, 2015 4:45 AM EST


Germany expects economic benefits accommodating Syrian refugees

Following huge influx of Syrian migrants in Germany, instead of kicking them out, the government is concentrating on accommodating them as through this they are visualising a brighter economic future

Nov 07, 2015 3:20 AM EST


Greece approves reform to pass new bailout worth 86 billion euros

Greece approved Friday a reform bill prescribed by its international lenders before granting them the fresh bailout it badly needs.

Nov 07, 2015 12:50 AM EST


German Airline Lufthansa's main flight crew union to strike on Friday

After the failed negotiation talks over the early retirement and pension issues, the UFO, a union representing the flight crews of the German Airline Deutsche Lufthansa marks the start of their strike activity. A one week long strike will begin on Friday.

Nov 06, 2015 7:22 AM EST


China's First C919 Passenger Jetliner to Compete with Boeing's 737 and Airbus A320

China's create their first homegrown passenger jetliner C919. The state also aims to beat the leading airliners companies, Boeing's 737 and Airbus A320 with their new airtcraft prototype.

Nov 06, 2015 7:03 AM EST


Best Place for Spooky Occasion: Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro in Mexico

The Día de Muertos also known as Day of the Dead is a celebrated holiday occasion throughout Mexico. However, the best known place to experience and witness the eerie occasion is at the enchanted town of Pátzcuaro, Mexico.

Nov 06, 2015 6:55 AM EST


Argentina reserves at 9-year low

Argentian is fast losing foreign exchange reserves. The forex reserves dropped by $94 million to $26.7 billion indicating lowest level since 2006. The Argentina's central bank has been pumping in US dollars in support of its currency Peso.

Nov 06, 2015 4:11 AM EST


Kraft Heinz shuts down century-old plant in Wisconsin and 6 others in North America, cuts 2,600 jobs

Kraft which recently merged with Heinz, the 5th largest food company in the world, has shut down 7 factories and cut 2,600 jobs but would be investing in the millions to improve capacity utilization and modernization of facilities.

Nov 06, 2015 12:54 AM EST


Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's Air traffic control tower resumes operation but repair may take longer, FAA

After the extensive flood from the rainstorm, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's air traffic control tower started its operation. The storm brought more than 16 inches of rain to the Austin, Texas area last Friday.

Nov 06, 2015 12:52 AM EST