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Despite $10bn profit in its 2013 fiscal year, Cisco Systems blames weak global recovery.

Microsoft has announced that the first major update to its Windows 8 operating system will become available on 17 October.

Iksil avoids criminal charges after losing JPM $6.2bn but former colleagues face prosecution.

Brazilian prosecutors allege Samsung is violating labour laws by forcing employees at its Amazon plant to work 15-hour shifts.

Former Disney child star defends new rap style and urban dress sense after fans accused her of trying to be black.

Justice Department claims deal would result in higher fares and fees for consumers.

British star ends deal with John Legend's Homeschool Records and Atlantic Records to start own imprint.

In the much awaited interview with Oprah, Lohan states that she is her worst enemy.

Chinese-based attackers who were behind the high-profile attack on the New York Times are back with evolved versions of their malware.

Gordon Ramsay: The rise, fall and rise again of foul-mouthed chef cooking up a new fortune in the USA.

Around two dozen Bitcoin companies have received subpoenas asking for information on how the virtual currency works.

Beyoncé's Knowles range of perfumes has reportedly sold over $400m since its launch in 2010

Lake Bell poses naked for the latest issue of New York magazine.

Simon Cowell has hired a yoga guru for Lauren Silverman to ensure she remains calm.

TGP Capital and Warburg Pincus, owner of Neiman Marcus, started exploring an IPO in May.

Dinosaur fossil finds hailed as most significant ancient life discoveries of all time.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have been nominated for the Liplock award for their steamy kiss in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.

Alexei Berezin reportedly killed the cat after it ran out in front of his car.

ASUS has confirmed the release date of new Nexus 7 as 28 August for the UK.

Goldman plans offloading stakes to comply with the regulatory rules.

Plan to sell Mergermarket is part of Pearson's overall reorganisation

Bank of England Govenor Mark Carney bemoaned the "striking" lack of women policymakers, but who would be his first?

Lady Gaga has gone completely naked for a campaign video to help raise fund the Marina Abramovic Institute (MAI).

Marcelo Pesseghini is believed to have been obsessed with the infamous Amityville murders of 1974 in which a man killed his whole family.

Beyoncé Knowles has chopped off her curly long locks and revealed her new short hair to her fans.

Lauren Silverman has reportedly held a crisis meeting with her lawyers in New York in a bid to speed up her divorce proceedings.

Late Sopranos actor reported to have been victim of watch theft in Rome hotel.

American socialite Lauren Silverman told husband Adnrew she was visiting her mother, while having an affair with Simon Cowell

UBS misled investors about a risky mortgage-backed bond transaction in 2007.

Disney records almost flat net income at $1.85bn as revenues from studio entertainment fell.