Facing rumors that he could face pressure to quit, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi hit back on Sunday against criticism from business leaders and dared his opponents to challenge him in parliament.
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Glencore Xstrata Tops Mining Technology’s List of World's Richest Mining Companies
Mining of stones and metals has been an ongoing activity since pre-historic times. Today, mining activities include prospecting for ore bodies, analysis of profit potentials of a proposed mine, extraction of desired materials, and final reclamation of land after the mine closes down. Here we will look at the top five biggest mining companies.
Dollar hits four-year high, Asian stocks on edge as HK seethes
The dollar hit a four-year peak against a basket of currencies in early Asian trade on Monday, bolstering Japanese shares, but other Asian shares shrugged off Friday's Wall Street rebound in the face of political unrest in Hong Kong.
Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: recipe for revival, or stagnation?
A proposed merger of Internet pioneers AOL Inc and Yahoo Inc could create a nimbler player in Web video, but strong growth, the measure of success in Silicon Valley, would remain elusive.
How to Prepare iPhone and iPad Devices for the iOS 8 Update
The iOS 8 update is here, with Apple confirming making the platform available last September 17. There are several ways to prepare devices for the platform for those who have not upgraded yet.
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Austin Mahone rumored to be dating Hailee Steinfeld and cooking a new project. Singer to have own book!
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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.
Dubai construction company Arabtec ARTC.DU is close to completing the planning and design stage of its $40 billion deal to build one million homes in Egypt, the company said on Sunday.
Microsoft Corp chief executive Satya Nadella promised to cooperate fully with Chinese authorities in their antitrust investigation into his company during a meeting with a top regulator in Beijing, the Chinese government said.
On one side of the Atlantic they're trying to refill the punchbowl. On the other they're getting ready to take it away. This week, investors may get a clearer idea why.
Venerable old airlines Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) and Air France (AIRF.PA) know the smart money is in the low-cost market –Ryanair (RYA.I) raised its forecasts again on Thursday - but powerful labor unions are keeping them from the bounty.
Adidas (ADSGn.DE) needs world-class designers, brand experts and technical whizzkids to improve its image against U.S. rival Nike (NKE.N), but persuading them to move to its headquarters in rural Germany is difficult.
When popular Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Inc admitted that its devices were sending users' personal information back to a server in China, it prompted howls of protest and an investigation by Taiwan's government.
