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Shell to pay out $83 million to settle Nigeria oil spill claims

Royal Dutch Shell will pay out 55 million pounds ($83.4 million) in compensation for two oil spills in Nigeria in 2008 after agreeing a settlement with the affected community.


McDonald's Japan apologizes after tooth, plastic found in food

McDonald's Japan (2702.T) has apologized to customers and vowed to ensure product safety after objects including a tooth and plastic were found recently in its food, the latest trouble for a fast-food chain hit by sliding sales and a shortage of french fries.

Unemployment at record low in Germany, record high in Italy

Germany's unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 6.5 percent in December while Italy's pushed up to a new high of 13.4 percent, underscoring the vast differences within the struggling euro zone economy.

J.K. Rowling speaks up on "Harry Potter" diverse universe of Jewish wizards, Dumbledore; Why is Hermione proud of Emma Watson?

J.K. Rowling spoke up on fan questions involving the world of Harry Potter on her Twitter account. The author responded to many cultural commentaries, including religion in the world of Hogwarts.


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Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy prove to be the leading dancing heartthrobs as series of rumors have gone by on their way. Recently, are they really into settling down and wanting to have a decent and serious relationship?
British elections in May could arguably have as much impact on euro zone stability as this month's snap poll in Greece, making for an anxious period of up to six months for European investors.
'Agent Carter' episode 1 and episode 2 shows message of feminism, but poor plot and action sequences, according to some critics.
Jackie Chan’s K-pop group JJCC is set to have a comeback on January 14. The rookie group who is known for their manly and strong image is showing their youthful and playful sides in their upcoming release.
Nicholas Sparks has made a name for himself in the field of romance fiction that has swept many of his readers off their feet. However, the author of "The Notebook" and "A Walk to Remember" recently went public with his separation from wife of 25 years, Cathy.
U.S. retail mall vacancies rose in the fourth quarter from the third, mainly due to the closure of some Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD.O) stores, according to real estate research firm Reis Inc (REIS.O).
Terminator will be back on the big screen and that also means that our favorite terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger is back for another action as the T-800. Paramount Pictures has unleashed a new shot of a T-800 in their forthcoming ‘Terminator Genisys,’ in theaters July 1, 2015.
The 63rd Miss Universe is already set to expose the 88 gorgeous women from all around the world competing to be the successor of the incumbent title-holder Gabriela Isler from Venezuela.
China's annual economic growth likely slowed to 7.2 percent in the fourth quarter, the weakest since the depths of the global crisis, a Reuters poll showed, which would keep pressure on policymakers to head off a sharper slowdown this year.
Drake, AC/DC, Jack White to headline Coachella 2015. Tickets will be up on sale Wednesday. While the festival is highly-anticipated, it also earns criticism for its male-dominated headliners.