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Canada's opposition NDP proposes C$15 federal minimum wage

Canada's New Democrats on Saturday proposed enacting a C$15-an-hour ($13.53) federal minimum wage, as the left-leaning party, lagging in third place in opinion polls, seeks to stake out specific policy positions before a likely 2015 election.


Rare flawless 'Blue Moon Diamond' goes on display in Los Angeles

A rare blue flawless 12-carat diamond, one of the world's rarest gems, was the newest attraction at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles on Friday, adding a vibrant sparkle to the museum's gem collection.

EU's Moscovici calls France's missed deficit targets a 'serious problem'

Incoming European Economic and Financial Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said on Saturday that France's missed budget deficit targets were a "serious problem" that he will have to examine in his new role.

Abe says 'neutral' on whether to raise Japan sales tax to 10 percent

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Sunday he remained "neutral" on whether to proceed with a hike in Japan's sales tax to 10 percent, adding that decision would hinge on the strength of economic indicators for the current quarter.


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Hackers accessed dozens of servers at JPMorgan Chase & Co in a cyberattack launched in June, though no money was taken, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the investigation into the case.
German insurer Allianz is planning to sell the personal insurance business of its U.S. subsidiary Fireman's Fund as the unit continues to miss its targets, a German newspaper reported.
The Brazilian government is assessing whether to cut its most closely watched fiscal target in 2014 because revenues came in worse than expected and onetime expenditures climbed, Treasury chief Arno Augustin told Reuters on Friday.
Canada has finally ratified a foreign investment protection agreement with China after a two-year delay in a step that may help ease tensions between the two countries and smooth the way for a possible visit to China by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Wall Street executives may have personally escaped the wrath of the U.S. Department of Justice but executives at companies accused of foreign bribery schemes may not be so lucky.
An Acura RLX sedan demonstrated an unusual way to tow another car this week: the vehicles were not physically attached. The second car drove itself, following instructions beamed over by the first in a feat of technology that indicates a new stage in automation is happening faster than many expected.
In the latest survey conducted by the RACQ in Australia this year, it shows that the youth drivers are among the most creative in naming their cars. People name their cars as a reflection of their appreciation and authority for their hard earned investment and their precious relationship to their automobiles. It also creates a sense of responsibility among drivers.
Another batch of cheat codes have come out for "Grand Theft Auto 5"- this time, allowing players to endlessly fill their in-game wallets.
Microsoft has announced the latest slew of games that will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, under their Games with Gold program.
Jennifer Lawrence goes on a date with Chris Martin amidst nude photo scandal, sees Robert Pattinson but ignores him due to their exes.