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.
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Global rise in demand confirms that growth is climbing, but not for emerging economies - analysts
Analysts said that though economies in Euro Zone and China were experiencing significant growth spikes in their economies, emerging economies of India, Italy and France are not faring well.
Pimco's Total Return Fund loses USD 41 billion in four months- Morningstar
Morningstar reported Pimpco's Total Return Fund took a USD 41 billion hit in the last four months.
US jobs and service sector data suggest Fed could slow down soon
US jobs and service sector data indicated Thursday that the US Federal Reserve would be slowing its bond buying program down soon.
Aficionados say potential of the smartwatch is huge- Insight
Fans of wearable devices said there is a huge market potential for the smartwatch. According to Reuters, a smartwatch is a device that could be revolutionary like the smartphone.
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Foreign companies in China strengthened their compliance of laws as authorities continue their antitrust and corruption probes.
A senior official of the Pentagon told Reuters that the US government would be in danger to defaulting weapons contract payments should they halt Egyptian aid.
In an interview, Gabriele Galateri, Telecom Italia's director, sees the need for the consolidation of the European telecommunications industry.
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.
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.
