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Hilton was taken private in 2007 by Blackstone in leveraged deal worth about $26.7bn.

US lawyer, specialising in art recovery, discusses the plight for Jewish families being reunited with heirlooms

Federal authorities nearing settlements over JPMorgan's involvement in Madoff case.

Bob and Harvey Weinstein are suing Time Warner for refusing to pay for the second and third films

Embattled lender admits to 'deeply regretting these failings'

Spotify tracks can now be streamed to iOS and Android smartphones and tablets for free.

One Direction singer reportedly took Kendall Jenner on a date at the Gays Gone Wild.

Animal rights group fails in attempt to grant chimpanzees 'legal person' status in New York.

South Africa president heckled as 'substitute' at Johannesburg's First National Bank Stadium.

Bank of England Governor keeping eye on UK house prices as they rise sharply amid Help to Buy.

Magna Carta Holy Grail rapper is in the running in categories including best rap song and best rap album.

China's oil imports jump 19% to 5.73 million barrels a day in November.

Walt Disney acquisition of Indiana Jones franchise fuels hope of new series.

Satanic temple chiefs hope to erect statue next to Christian monument outside statehouse to demand religious equality

Media sources say Diamond will list a shell company, investing in South Africa, on LSE.

Styles was seen emerging from a New York Hotel with the reality TV star.

Chinese entrepreneur Sherry Li and a consortium of investors have dreamt up a scheme to build a China City in New York State.

Clashes between Christians and Muslims plunge Bangui into chaos.

Jay Z earns nine nominations including for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Album and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

IBTimes UK takes a look at the most desirable zip codes in the United States

The organisers of the industrial actions want a minimum wage increase.

Balenciaga's creative director designs limited-edition capsule collection for rapper's headphone brand.

Up to 30 executives with world's biggest retailer under investigation by US Department of Justice.

Union leader Anthony Bottalico says William Rockefeller suffered 'highway hypnosis' before Bronx train smash.

Former police officer teaches Jews how to react to string of street attacks in New York.

John Yazigi calls on jihadist Jabhat al-Nusra militia to return St Tecla nuns to safety.

Nonhuman Rights Project wants to save chimps from being exhibits in New York.

S&P credit ratings agency says US Justice Department bringing unworkable litigation against it.

Celebrity pastry chef helped other passengers after a New York train crash, and one woman said he saved her life.

The US could print huge amounts of dollars to repay its debt says Dagong's Guan Jianzhong.