An index of growth in China's vast manufacturing sector fell from a 27-month high to 51.1 in August, a government study showed on Monday, slightly less than forecast and adding to signs of growing softness in the Chinese economy.
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Amid foreign crises, Obama takes solace in U.S. economic turnaround
Throughout much of his presidency, Barack Obama has been under siege about the state of the U.S. economy.
From Seoul to Mexico City, pressure mounts to ease U.S. oil export ban
Washington is facing growing international pressure to ease its long standing ban on crude oil exports, with South Korea and Mexico joining the European Union in pressing the case for U.S. oil shipments overseas.
Factory activity in Europe, Asia cools; demand lull a concern
Factory activity in Europe and Asia cooled in August after a strong July, as new orders dwindled in the face of escalating tensions in Ukraine and a patchy recovery in China, purchasing managers indexes showed.
Florida power utilities fear return of ‘Green Governor' Crist
When Charlie Crist last governed Florida, his green energy and climate policies made him few friends among the state's powerful electricity corporations.
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Apple Inc plans to enable its next iPhone to become a mobile wallet by allowing owners to securely make mobile payments in a store with the touch of a finger, Bloomberg said on Sunday, citing a person familiar with the situation.
Apple Inc plans to enable its next iPhone to become a mobile wallet by allowing owners to securely make mobile payments in a store with the touch of a finger, Bloomberg said on Sunday, citing a person familiar with the situation.
On June 9, with his 150-year-old Portuguese corporate dynasty close to collapse, patriarch Ricardo Espirito Santo Salgado made a desperate attempt to save it.
Nearly two thirds of the French believe companies should be allowed exemptions to the country's 35-hour working week if they reach agreements with trade unions, two polls showed on Saturday.
It could be recalled in the past that when Princess Kate was having the yet-unborn George, her sensitive health had led the royal family to postpone her public engagements unless the doctors have cleared her. Kensington Palace recently unveiled the Duchess of Cambridge's upcoming engagements, as published by Breathecast, "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Malta on 20th and 21st of September 2014 to represent Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Malta's independence."
Masayoshi Son's nose for an investment has turned a $20 million start-up punt on Alibaba into a stake worth maybe $50 billion or more as the Chinese e-commerce giant co-founded and led by Jack Ma heads to what could be the biggest U.S. tech IPO of all time.
Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov are speculated to be headed for breakup following the two's alleged unfollowing of each other and not spending time before the start of the US Open. Sharapova has also publicly announced she only wants to play mixed doubles with John McEnroe despite Dimitrov saying it would be fun to play with his girlfriend as his partner.
Benedict Cumberbatch participated in the ice bucket challenge not only once, but five times. The actor however remains private about his private life as rumors describe the mystery woman to have a serious career. Cumberbatch and co-star in "Sherlock" Martin Freeman won big at the Emmy's along with show creator Steven Moffat.
"Game of Thrones" is currently filming, with Cersei's naked walk of penance allegedly set in Dubrovnik, Croatia. However, the production crew might have to look for a new location, as the city has denied a shooting permit for the scene which will feature public nudity. Actor Lena Headey attends Emmy's alongside other cast members.
