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EU to hit Google with 4.3 billion euro fine in Android case: source
EU antitrust regulators will on Wednesday levy a 4.3-billion-euro ($5 billion) on Google for using its dominant Android mobile operating system to block rivals, a person familiar with the matter said.
Back UK PM May or face national election, Brexit rebels told
Pro-European Union rebels were threatened with a general election this summer if they defeated Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans on customs, a lawmaker said on Wednesday, threatening to widen rifts in the PM's party.
Back May or face national election, Brexit rebels told
Pro-European Union rebels were threatened with a general election this summer if they defeated Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans on customs, a lawmaker said on Wednesday, threatening to widen rifts in the PM's party.
Dollar's advance puts squeeze on gold, Brexit blues sink sterling
The world's major stock markets were mostly firmer on Wednesday as a bullish outlook from the head of the U.S. central bank buoyed the dollar, lifted bond yields and sent safe-haven gold to a one-year trough.
Building collapse in Delhi suburb kills at least two, more feared dead
A six-storey building collapsed into an adjacent construction site in Greater Noida near New Delhi killing at least two people, police said on Wednesday, as rescuers searched for more people feared trapped in the rubble.
PM May threatened rebels with a national election - The Times
British Prime Minister Theresa May threatened rebel lawmakers in her Conservative Party with a general election this summer if they defeated her Brexit plans on customs, The Times newspaper reported.
Thai cave boys' first public appearance; locals, media wait for televised address
The 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave will make their first public appearance on Wednesday when they hold a nationally-televised news conference in Chiang Rai.
Uber says it has invested $500 million in Mexico since 2013
Uber Technologies Inc said on Tuesday that it has invested more than $500 million in Mexico since it launched there in 2013, underscoring the country's importance to the ride-hailing firm as it faces new competition.
Japan stocks bounce as yen bows before strong dollar
Asian shares followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday as a bullish outlook from the head of the U.S. central bank buoyed the dollar, lifted Tokyo shares to a one-month top and sent gold to a one-year trough.
China clips Air China's wings after descent scare
China's aviation regulator will cut flights by Air China's Boeing 737 fleet by 10 percent and cancel the licenses of the pilot and co-pilot involved in an emergency descent last week, Chinese state television said on Wednesday.
Alabama Republican who once spurned Trump appears headed for runoff win
U.S. Representative Martha Roby, an Alabama Republican who spurned Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential race, appeared headed for victory on Tuesday in a runoff election against a former Democrat-turned-Trump supporter.
Texas Instruments CEO resigns on code of conduct violation
Texas Instruments Inc said on Tuesday that Brian Crutcher had resigned as the company's chief executive officer just six weeks into the role, after finding following a report that he had violated the chipmaker's code on personal behavior.
Judge denies motion by Trump ex-campaign chief to move Virginia trial
A federal judge in Virginia on Tuesday denied a motion by former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort to move a trial set to start next week from the Washington suburb of Alexandria to the city of Roanoke, Virginia.
Majority of Americans think Trump mishandling Russia: Reuters/Ipsos poll
More than half of Americans disapprove of the way U.S. President Donald Trump is handling relations with Russia, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after his controversial summit and joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Puti...
TV streaming services overtake pay-TV in Britain - Ofcom
The number of Britons subscribing to TV services like Netflix, Amazon and Sky's NOW TV, has overtaken traditional satellite and cable TV for the first time, media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday.
Boeing gets $3.9 billion contract for new Air Force One jets
Boeing Co has received a $3.9 billion contract to build two 747-8 aircraft for use as Air Force One by the U.S. president, due to be delivered by December 2024 and painted red, white and blue, officials said on Tuesday.
Texas executes convicted killer despite plea by victim's family
Texas executed a man on Tuesday for murdering a store owner during a robbery in 2004, despite calls from some relatives of the victim that his life be spared.
Nicaraguan police surround, attack anti-government stronghold
Nicaraguan security forces on Tuesday moved to clear barricades in a suburb of Masaya, a stronghold of protests against President Daniel Ortega, with rights groups reporting gunfire as police and armed civilians surrounded the area.
TV streaming services overtake pay-TV in Britain: Ofcom
The number of Britons subscribing to TV services like Netflix, Amazon and Sky's NOW TV, has overtaken traditional satellite and cable TV for the first time, media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday.
Boeing awarded $3.9 billion contract for two 747-8 presidential aircraft: Pentagon
Boeing Co was awarded a $3.9 billion contract modification for two 747-8 aircraft for presidential use under the Air Force One name, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.