World News

11 May, 2008 14:24

Chinese plane business gets wings

China launches a new plane maker to one day compete with Boeing and Airbus, state media report.

11 May, 2008 14:25

Murdoch quits US newspaper fight

Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation withdraws a $580m bid to buy the US newspaper Newsday.

10 May, 2008 01:10

Alarm at Google Yahoo partnering

US advocacy groups urge regulators to block any deal Google and Yahoo might strike after a two-week experiment.

09 May, 2008 22:22

Citigroup to shed $400bn assets

US bank giant Citigroup aims to sell $400bn of assets over the next three years to bolster its financial position.

09 May, 2008 13:22

Burma cyclone raises rice prices

Rice prices rise for a sixth straight day as supplies continue to be stretched after cyclone damage in Burma.

09 May, 2008 17:33

Microsoft contests $1.4bn EU fine

Microsoft appeals against a $1.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.

09 May, 2008 17:30

Oil above $126 on supply fears

Crude oil has hit yet another all-time high in Friday trading, as strong demand and supply fears continue.

11 May, 2008 11:17

UK economic outlook 'worsening'

Economic prospects for the next 18 months have got worse, the British Chambers of Commerce warns.

News reports courtesy of BBC News.

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