Manufacturers report positive output and new orders for the first time in 18 months.
Security experts expose a new vulnerability to 'mark Red Star's anniversary leak'.
The two companies combined would have had a market valuation in excess of $20bn.
More than 80 firefighters still trying to tackle blaze which they say 'could burn for days'.
Apple said it is 'excited about the potential of automated systems in many areas, including transportation'.
Businesses expect a slightly higher rate of growth at 11% over the next quarter.
Security researchers have uncovered a new botnet waging daily, massive attacks.
Other government entities were targeted by the powerful malware in November.
Apple has not yet acknowledged the issue.
Services such as YouTube and Spotify have slashed royalties to musicians and changed our relationship with music.
'Now it is time for the next administration to take up this charge,' President Obama said.
This cyberattack is the latest in a series of attacks targeting financial institutions globally.
Hackers allegedly behind a new IoT botnet created from the Mirai malware claimed responsibility for the attack.
The move is part of a broader restructuring programme aimed at saving costs.
IBTimesUK spoke to Kosta Peric of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, CEO, 4G Capital.
The FSB says it is taking the necessary measure to 'neutralize' the cyber threat.
Controversial UK surveillance law has already been granted royal assent.
Unemployment rate falls from 4.9% to 4.6% in November as non-farm payrolls fall slightly below expectations.
EFF: NSL received by the Internet Archive had 'legally erroneous information.'
Former top Southeast Asia dealmaker faces a 10 year ban from the Singapore securities industry.
Italy heads to the polls on Sunday to vote on a referendum that could trigger volatility across the Eurozone.
The unidentified 32-year-old had allegedly frequented jihadist websites for two years.
Markit PMI shows average cost burdens rose sharply, with the rate of inflation the steepest since April 2011.
The joint operation successfully sinkholed around 800,000 domain strong botnet infrastructure.
Rail Delivery Group says the increase will go towards improving services and simplifying fares.
US president-elect says companies will be taxed 'at the border' if they opt to move their operations abroad.
Jet engine maker aims to save between £45m and £50m a year from the middle of 2017.
About 1.1% of earners pay the additional 45 percent tax-rate now up from 0.75% in 2010.
Schultz will be succeeded by Kevin Johnson, current president and chief operating officer of Starbucks.
In 2012, Shamoon was responsible for destroying nearly 35,000 computers at oil firm Saudi Aramco.