Hong Kong Brokers Protest Against Lunch Break Cut
Traders march against government plans to cut lunch break from 90 minutes to just one hour.
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Swiss Bank Chief Philipp Hildebrand Resigns Over Wife’s Forex Transactions
The head of the Swiss Central Bank, Philipp Hildebrand, has stepped down amid a storm of suspicion following a currency transaction made by his wife.
Top 5 Reasons for Tablet Price Cuts
Tablet devices the world over are witnessing a rapid decline in sales with the exception of Apple. This has forced smaller tablet makers to cut prices and capture market shares.
Fly Parasites Killing Bees: Expert Feels Phenomenon Could Affect Agriculture in U.S. [EXCLUSIVE]
Researchers at San Francisco State University appear to have discovered one of the reasons for the widely reported disappearance of beehives in the United States. Lead researcher John Hafernik, a professor of biology, discusses the finding in an exclusive Q-and-A interview with the IBTimes.
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Rare Blue Diamond Sells for Record $300,000 per Carat
A rare blue diamond has been sold for a whopping $1.45 million (£920,000) by diamond miners Petra Diamonds - making it the most expensive per carat for any uncut diamond they have ever sold.
TripAdvisor Starts Trading on NASDAQ: Market value of $3.6 Billion
The travel websiteTripAdvisor has begun trading as an independent company on the NASDAQ Stock market.
Rolls Royce Wins £210 Million Contract with Areva for French Nuclear Deal
Brit brand, Rolls Royce has landed a £210 Million deal to supply safety instrumentation and control technologies for the French nuclear reactor modernization programme.
ECB Chief Warns of Debt Contagion Spread
Mario Draghi warns MEPs that debt contagion could spread worldwide as banks face major funding constraint in new year with €750bn in eurobonds called in.
Kim Jong-il: Can South Korea Survive Supreme Leader's Death?
Death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il raises questions about whether South Korea's faltering economy could cope with the economic pressure of a united Korea.
Asian Stocks and Currencies Tumble over Kim Jong-il Death
There were panic reactions with stocks falling across the board over fears of political instability in the region.
Cyber Attacks: Hackers Targeting World's Oil Supply
Fresh comments from leading industry figures have revealed an alarming new trend, showing a marked increase in the number of cyber attacks targeting the energy sector.
Gold Worth $1 Trillion Buried in Afghanistan Mountains
A trillion dollars' worth of gold under the hills of war-torn Afghanistan is set to be mined, as the Afghan government starts its tendering process.
Top 10 Richest Countries in the World
The global recession has hit the many countries in the world, but yet there are several countries which are doing quite well.
The Most Captivating Advertisements of 2011 (VIDEOS)
A recap of some of the top adverts that have captured our imagination in 2011.
Top 10 Best Global Brands of 2011 (PHOTOS)
The top 10 best global brands of 2011
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For Lovers
As Christmas approaches, those who make up half a couple are desperate to find the perfect present.
Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe Top of Britain’s Richest Young Celebrity List
Daniel Radcliffe hangs on to his crown in Heat’s magazine’s 30 Under 30 Rich List but Twilight Star Robert Pattinson is hot on his tail
UK Should Not Join Euro, Says British Peer
In the event of a euro collapse, the disruption to India’s and Asia’s export markets will be serious, Lord Meghnad Desai has said.
Eurozone: Experts Fear Technical Recession Next Year
The fact that even the strong and the mighty of the Eurozone is not insulated from the contagion was evident from Germany’s failure to sell bunds on Wednesday.
Next Generation To Be Born Into ‘Cashless’ Society
Today's younger generation will trade in their cash, credit cards and cheques for mobile digital wallets by 2016, new research claims.
Italian Police Launch Fraud Investigation following Hedge Fund Collapse
Police in Italy are currently investigating six individuals believed to have links with the $500 million hedge fund whose collapse cost investors millions of dollars.
Gold Recovers After Fall After Eurozone Debt Crisis
Spot gold rebounded today as a 2 per cent decline in the previous session attracted buyers however; debt issues in the euro zone and U.S. are expected to keep frailties in place.
Woman Suffers Brain Damage After Using Hair Dye: Report
Experts say that Julie McCabe, 38, may have developed an allergy to one of the chemicals in the product because of repeated exposure.
Merkel and Cameron Set for Berlin Clash Over 'Robin Hood Tax'
A tense meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron will take place in Berlin as the pair thrash out their differences on a number of crucial issues.
Richard Branson's Virgin Money Buys Northern Rock
State-owned Northern Rock sold to Richard Branson's Virgin Money in a £747 million deal.
World's Biggest Yellow Diamond Sold for £7.8 Million
The largest yellow diamond known in existence has been sold for a massive £7.8m million. The auction house, Sotheby's, estimated that the accurately named Sun-Drop diamond would be valued at somewhere between $11 million to $15 million.
Rare Diamond Sold for £6.89 million
Sotheby's auctioned world's largest yellow diamond for £6.89 million.
Monti Begins Forming Government in Italy; Crucial Bond Auction Monday
Former EU Commissioner Mario Monti will begin consultations to form a new government of technocrats that could be sworn by Wednesday as Italy is expected to push through a bond sale on Monday of up to of 5-year bonds worth three billion euros.
Crisis Spreads as Alarm Signals Emerge for Asia too
It is time Karl Marx's classic opening statement of the Communist Manifesto is reworded into something on the lines of: "A spectre is haunting Europe - the spectre of a double dip. All the powers of Europe have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this spectre."
Italian Senate to Vote on Key Austerity Measures, Step to New Government
Italy's upper chamber, the Senate, will debate and vote Friday on austerity measures demanded by the EU to avoid a eurozone breakdown, while a new emergency government could take over Silvio Berlusconi's administration within days.
Occupy Movement Plans Remembrance Day Protests across the World [Video]
The global anti-capitalist movement is said to be planning an hour-long stand-off at 11.11am on Friday Nov. 11, 2011, Remembrance Day.
Consumer Protection System in UK is Incoherent and Fragmented: Panel
The existing consumer protection mechanism in the UK is incoherent and fragmented, an MPs’ panel has warned.
Storm in the Tea Cup: Milk Prices Shoot-up as Euro Drops
The decline of the Euro has now made its impact felt on the price of milk and the cup of morning tea. The prices of milk, in the European Union (EU), rose in September, led by higher payments to farmers by dairies in Germany, France and the UK, as the Euro's decline boosted exports.
Anglo American to Hold 85 % Stake in De Beers
Anglo American Plc is set to increase its stake in De Beers by buying out the Oppenheimer family’s holdings in the company for a 3.1 billion pounds ($5.1 billion) deal.
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