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Walmart workers demand expanding food discount for employees

Walmart employees sent a petition demanding the company to give employee discount on all food at all times year round. The petition is currently about 300 signatures away from its goal.

Nov 12, 2015 3:40 AM EST

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Japan's first passenger jet will fly over Embraer, Bombardier market space

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has developed Japan's first commercial airliner 'Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) and successfully completed test flight as well. With a seating capacity of 80, MRJ will have to compete with Brazilian Embraer and Canada's Bombardier.

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Microsoft's Surface Book will not be launching in UK until spring 2016

Microsoft's customers have to wait quite a while as the Surface Book will not be launched in the U.K. until March or April 2016. In addition, the new Surface Type Cover with a fingerprint scanner will not be available in the U.K. market.

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China warns WTO on its cheaper exports hard to resist

Ruling out dumping practice, China has served a notice on complaints with WTO stating that such claims need to meet high standards. As part of WTO rules, importing countries can impose anti-dumping duties on China products.

Historical Church of Finland: Inari’s Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church

The Pielpajärvi wilderness church is of great cultural and historical significance. Nowadays, the church puts on special services during Easter and the Midsummer's festival as well as weddings.

Nov 12, 2015 3:23 AM EST

Alibaba to acquire China's version of YouTube

Alibaba is set to acquire China's version of Youtube, Youku Tudou. The deal, which is worth $3.7 billion, gives the e-commerce giant access to a digital media market that is larger than the entire population of the United States.

Nov 12, 2015 3:15 AM EST

Asian stocks turn mixed, European stocks edged up

The latest economic data from China was mixed and Asian stocks also reacted in a similar way. Nikkei rose for the sixth consecutive session, while Hang Senge, SET index, and others dropped. Shanghai, Jakarta, Kospi, and Sensex were up.

Nov 12, 2015 3:14 AM EST

Colombia oil production slips below target

Colombia's oil production is slumping steeply in the wake of reduction in drilling activity, ageing oil wells and continuous drop in oil price. The Colombian government is planning to offer tax incentives to the oil industry to keep up the production.

Nov 12, 2015 3:11 AM EST

MLB eyes 2016 spring training game in Cuba, Commissioner says it would be a good thing for baseball

MBL Commissioner Rob Manfred is hopeful that the team will be at the exhibition game in Cuba in 2016. Manfred even claimed that the Major League Baseball team in Cuba would be a good thing for baseball.

Nov 12, 2015 3:11 AM EST

Apple Increases TestFlight Beta Groups To 2,000 Users

Apple announced on Tuesday that developers can now invite up to 2,000 users to help beta test the apps.

Nov 12, 2015 3:10 AM EST

Top 5 Magnificent Volcanoes in Java, Indonesia

Java Indonesia boasts a number of volcanoes that offers wonderful attraction in the country. Volcanoes in Java, Indonesia are one of the reasons why a traveler must pay a visit to this Asian country.

Nov 12, 2015 3:07 AM EST

MIT Announces An Innovation Hub For Students In Hong Kong

MIT announced an innovation node in Hong Kong a collaborative space that aims to connect MIT community with unique resources.

Nov 12, 2015 2:46 AM EST

China Announces No Tough Rules For Foreign Bank Card Firms

China will not impose tough licensing restrictions on overseas bank card providers. China will not impose tough licensing restrictions on overseas bank card providers looking to enter the country's $7 Trillion card payment market, a senior central bank official claimed on Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2015 2:32 AM EST