The USD 130 billion price tag for the recently-concluded deal between Verizon and Vodafone was agreed over an exercise session and breakfast between the firms' two CEOs.
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US-Russia showdown on Syrian crisis may overshadow G20 economic talks
In an The Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors's (G20), attendees would be seeing a show of power and influence between US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin arguing on how to act on the crisis in Syria.
Microsoft's record of deals patchy at best- Factbox
Reuters Factbox showed Microsoft's acquisitions and investments over the years had not been very lucrative for the company.
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShip Two makes record flight
The highest altitude and the greatest speed was achieved by Virgin Galactic's SpaceShip Two. SpaceShip Two of Virgin Galactic reached record speeds and altitude in tests just before it starts its plan of manned flight to space with passengers by next year.
Foreign firms in China strengthen compliance as investigations continue
Foreign companies in China strengthened their compliance of laws as authorities continue their antitrust and corruption probes.
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According to tycoon Naguib Sawiris, he is interested in purchasing a stake in Telecom Italia but may opt not to in light of the Italian press' preference for Telefonica.
Global cruise operator Carnival Corporation & plc would be investing USD180 million from its own capital in "scrubber technology" to comply with the air emission standards of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Reuters reported that that the ruling governments of Australia and Norway would face possible defeat in polls set for this month.
A new set of bidding guidelines will be utilized for the newest ultra mega power projects for the next decade.
Serena Williams routed Li Na to reach the US Open Finals this Sunday. Serena Williams breezed through the semifinals of this year's US Open. In the first game today, she defeated Li Na, 6-0, 6-3, despite the latter's heroic effort near the end of the match.
Good Morning America unveiled the rules for its "ROAR with Katy Perry" contest. Good Morning America announced the rules for their recently-launched "ROAR With Katy Perry" Contest on their website.
Generali Chairman Gabriele Galateri told Reuters in an interview that the company would be selling its stake in Telecom Italia depending on the decision made during the Italian phone company's shareholders meeting.
Private equity firm LDC would be expecting a windfall from the recent sale of energy management group Matrix and its parent company Green Sky Energy to German energy company E.ON.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev confirmed that Kazakhstan would be inking 22 deals with China worth USD 30 billion on Saturday.
