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The SNB revealed on 15 January that it would no longer cap the Swiss franc's value against the euro

Qatar Airways became on Thursday (January 15) the first airline to start regular flights with Airbus's most advanced plane, the A350, throwing down a challenge to Germany's Lufthansa at its home airport.

The BBC says it has 'taken a leading role' in increasing the number of women in the industry.

Prime country house prices were up by 0.2% in the final quarter of 2014.

Boxed game sales fall as new consoles pick up the slack.

Frances O'Grady says the government is taking a sledgehammer to local government.

The abandonment of the euro cap has sent markets into a tailspin

On 15 January, the Swiss National Bank abandoned the euro cap sending the currency soaring.

On 15 January, the Swiss National Bank abandoned the euro cap.

Have no mercy, eschew the supermarkets wherever possible, and rejoice in what could be the end of an evil empire

The websites of media publications including Le Parisian, Marianne, 20 Minutes and L'Express are offline due to suspected cyber-attack.

The world's largest oilfield services provider said it will cut 7% of its workforce.

IMF opens new credit line worth $23b for Poland but highlights external risks to economy.

Oil prices have plunged 60% over the past six months and have hit companies hard.

A sharp drop in oil prices and a stronger US economy will probably not be enough to brighten the outlook for global economic growth this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday (January 15).

New agreement comes after US judge rejected $324.5m settlement offered in 2014, saying compensation is too low.

Beijing announces fresh stimulus following dismal bank lending and foreign investment growth data.

The UK is committed to spending 0.7% of the country's national income on overseas aid.

Smartphone major Xiaomi aspires to be a noteworthy player in media content as well.

The first exercise will involve a simulated attack on the financial sector.

ONS figures show immigration adds the equivalent of a city to the UK annually

Emerging Asian currencies trade mixed day after SNB scrapping EUR/CHF floor.

US judge reduces company's spillage liability to 3 million barrels, 24% less than claims by federal prosecutors.

During Ross Ulbricht's trial, the defence alleged that Karpeles was running the online black market Silk Road.

Target has 133 stores in Canada, employing 17,600 people

The price of bitcoin has rebounded above $200, sparking a market-wide recovery.

American retailer Target said on Thursday it will cease operations in Canada and has filed for creditor protection for its Canadian subsidiary in a surprise move that could put its 17,600 employees in the country out of work.

Exclusive: The employer's headcount across the region is expected to hit 500 by the end of the year.

Haunting photographs of abandoned places by urban explorer Johnny Joo.