DEC
2
2016

Draft law gives Chinese police control of online discussion on disasters

Incidents are often met with an outpouring of public grief and anger that the authorities seek to contain using internet controls and state-media coverage focusing on successful relief work

DEC
2
2016

Sweden proposes ban on ride-sharing services that make profits

Uber, which has faced setbacks in other parts of Europe, already offers taxi services in Sweden, but has to comply with the same regulations as other market players

DEC
1
2016

Victims´ families oppose senators´ bid to alter Sept. 11 law

In a statement late Wednesday, they said the adjustment proposed by two Republican senators would "effectively gut" the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

DEC
1
2016

Federal Court weighs key decision on LGBT-workplace bias

A rare full-court session of a U.S. appeals court in Chicago heard arguments Wednesday on whether protections under a 1964 Civil Rights Act should be expanded to cover workplace discrimination against LGBT employees

DEC
1
2016

Dutch parliament votes to ban face veils in some public places

The law, passed by the lower house but still requiring the senate´s approval, bans veils and other items that hide the face such as ski masks and helmets, in places where identifying the wearer is considered essential

NOV
30
2016

RBS fails Bank of England stress test

Taxpayer-backed bank unveils plan to bolster its capital by £2bn after faltering in annual health check of UK banking system

NOV
30
2016

Susan Kiefel appointed Australia´s first female Chief Justice of the High Court

Susan Kiefel will become the first female appointed to the highest judicial office in the land

NOV
29
2016

Apple wins battle with Australian banks over mobile payments

Lenders have been trying to force the tech company to offer them access to its Apple Pay technology

NOV
28
2016

Australia to impose lower ´backpacker tax´ after outcry

The Australian government says it will support imposing a 15% tax rate on working holiday visitors from overseas

NOV
28
2016

Amazon and eBay sellers´ VAT fraud rife despite crackdown

Investigation finds goods such as iPads and laptops being sold tax-free

NOV
28
2016

WTO rules Boeing´s state subsidies illegal

In a landmark trade ruling, the World Trade Organization will this afternoon find Boeing has illegally benefitted from billions of dollars from the most anti-competitive type of subsidy

NOV
28
2016

The U.S. is now a net exporter of natural gas

U.S. will be the world’s third-largest producer of liquefied natural gas for export by 2020, according to the Energy Department

NOV
28
2016

Uber in landmark court battle to escape strict rules

The European Commission is trying to boost e-commerce, a sector where the EU lags behind Asia and the United States, to drive economic growth and create jobs

NOV
25
2016

Italy court dismisses challenge to referendum

The referendum seeks to diminish the power of the senate and regional governments, putting more power into the hands of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi

NOV
25
2016

Germany court refuses to hear Yahoo case on Internet royalties

The Court ruled that the the plaintiff, Yahoo Inc, had not exhausted its options to file suit through the regular appellate court system, and therefore the Ccourt could not hear the case

NOV
25
2016

EU Parliament votes to freeze Turkey accession talks

This vote is non-binding, but represents a strong message to the EU Ministers before their December meeting to discuss Turkey´s 11-year bid for membership

NOV
25
2016

Google, Indonesia Near Tax Deal for $73 Million or Less

Government originally sought up to $367 million; settlement could be reached within two weeks

NOV
25
2016

J&J makes takeover approach for Swiss drugmaker Actelion

Actelion shares were indicated 6.5 percent higher in pre-market activity in Zurich

NOV
24
2016

Odebrecht to sign $2 billion leniency deal in Brazil graft probe

The deals sent shockwaves through Brazil´s political establishment as they could incriminate as many as 200 lawmakers for taking graft money from Odebrecht

NOV
24
2016

China’s Ctrip to buy Skyscanner for £1.4bn

Chinese travel agent snaps up Scottish airfare comparison website

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