EU says Ireland tax deal with Apple was state aid
The European Union has accused Ireland of giving Apple Inc. state aid by letting the iPhone maker shelter profits worth tens of billions of dollars from tax, in return for maintaining jobs.
Sep 30, 2014 11:04 AM EDT
Special Report: Islamic State uses grain to tighten grip in Iraq
For Salah Paulis, it came down to a choice between his faith and his crop. For Salah Paulis, it came down to a choice between his faith and his crop. A wheat farmer from outside Mosul, Paulis and his family fled the militant group Islamic State early last month.
EBay follows Icahn's advice, plans PayPal spinoff in 2015
EBay Inc (EBAY.O) said it would spin off PayPal, its fast-growing payments business, into a publicly traded company in the second half of 2015, marking an about-face for the company.
Global stocks fall, bonds rise on Hong Kong unrest
Global equity markets fell on Monday as civil unrest in Hong Kong weighed on investor sentiment, while Treasury prices rose as further signs of the relative strength of the U.S. economy raised the prospect of higher interest rates.
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McGinley even angled for advantage with fish tank
Such was the meticulous attention to every detail during Paul McGinley's victorious campaign as European Ryder Cup captain, the Irishman even made careful plans for the fish tank in the team room.
Sep 29, 2014 12:04 PM EDT
Roche, GSK melanoma pill combinations look similar in showdown
Rival two-pill combinations for melanoma from Roche and GlaxoSmithKline had similarly good results in separate clinical trials, leaving doctors with little to choose between the two skin cancer courses.
Sep 29, 2014 12:00 PM EDT
Deaths linked to GM ignition-switch defect rise to 23
The number of deaths linked to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors Co (GM.N) cars rose by two last week to 23, according to a report Monday from the lawyer overseeing a program set up to compensate accident victims.
Sep 29, 2014 11:56 AM EDT
Costs, politics erode chances for a Tokyo casino by 2020
Plans to open Japan's first casino in Tokyo before the 2020 Olympics are becoming increasingly unlikely, with developers facing skyrocketing building costs and a city government that no longer considers casino development an economic priority.
Sep 29, 2014 11:49 AM EDT
Full plates fight prejudice in Hungary restaurant
Waitress Maria Kecskemeti says working with people is a daily challenge, requiring much skill and empathy.
Sep 29, 2014 11:41 AM EDT
Stella McCartney goes airy for summer, Lagerfeld Barbie a hit at Paris Fashion Week
Oblong cut-outs, oversized buckles and a utilitarian aesthetic were the defining features of Stella McCartney's 2015 summer collection in Paris on Monday.
Sep 29, 2014 11:35 AM EDT
Don't let fantasy football foul the family finances
Allison Lodish used to be a huge football fan. Allison Lodish used to be a huge football fan. Her affection for the game evaporated when her husband got fixated on fantasy football, a leisure pursuit where participants draft their own dream teams and compete against each other, based on how those players fare.
Sep 29, 2014 11:31 AM EDT
BMW launches automated driving project in China with Baidu
German luxury carmaker BMW is teaming up with Chinese internet giant Baidu to start highly automated driving trials in Beijing and Shanghai.
Sep 29, 2014 11:26 AM EDT
Obama says misread Islamic State; Qaeda warns of attacks on West
President Barack Obama has acknowledged that U.S. intelligence underestimated the rise of Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, where the head of an al Qaeda branch warned militants will attack the West in retaliation for U.S.-led air strikes.
Sep 29, 2014 11:14 AM EDT
BlackBerry reports smaller-than-expected loss; revenue falls
BlackBerry Ltd (BB.TO) (BBRY.O) reported a much smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on Friday and said it was concentrating on growth and investments, even as concerns about weak revenue linger.
Sep 26, 2014 11:46 AM EDT
Europe allows gadgets to stay on during flights
Airline passengers will be able to use smartphones and tablet computers throughout their entire flight, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said on Friday, which could also pave the way for airlines to offer wireless communication services.
Sep 26, 2014 11:40 AM EDT
Beauty pageants expose dreams and dangers in modern Myanmar
Sparkling in a red, sequined dress, Htet Htet Htun spins around the stage rehearsing a traditional Burmese dance that she hopes will make her stand out from 18 other young hopefuls competing in the first Miss Myanmar World pageant this month.
Sep 26, 2014 11:35 AM EDT
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