DEC
27
2017

Apple faces lawsuits after saying it slows down aging iPhones

The tweak may have led iPhone owners to misguided attempts to resolve issues over the last year, the lawsuits contend.

DEC
19
2017

Ikea´s tax affairs to be investigated by the EU

The European Commission is to open an in-depth investigation into Ikea´s corporate tax structure

DEC
19
2017

US vetoes UN resolution rejecting Trump´s declaration

The text put forward by Egypt affirmed that any decisions on the status of Jerusalem had "no legal effect, are null and void and must be rescinded "

DEC
18
2017

Trump administration bans selected words at health agencies: paper

The newspaper said one of the agencies, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was given a list of seven prohibited words or phrases: “vulnerable,” “entitlement,” “diversity,” “transgender,” “fetus,” “evidence-based” and “science-based.”

DEC
18
2017

US Republicans agree sweeping changes of tax bill

The plan brings the US corporate tax rate down to 21% from the current 35%

DEC
15
2017

EU leaders to move Brexit to next stage

The next round of talks on a transition period after the UK leaves in March 2019 could begin as early as next week

DEC
15
2017

Uber under criminal investigation, Justice Dept. confirms in letter to Court

The document was submitted by the United States attorney’s office in the northern district of California

DEC
15
2017

Net neutrality rules weakened by US regulator

Restrictions on US broadband providers´ ability to prioritise one service´s data over another are to be reduced after a vote by a regulator

DEC
14
2017

Walt Disney buys Murdoch´s Fox for $52.4bn

Fox´s remaining assets, including Fox News and Sports, will form a new company

DEC
14
2017

Brazil´s Petrobras raises $1.5 billion with fuel distribution unit IPO

Petrobras opted for a lower price, but increased the size of the offer, with investors exercising the 15 percent “greenshoe” option for an over-allotment of shares

DEC
14
2017

Bank of England´s to remove gendered language

Under proposals by the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA), which regulates banks and insurers, a chairman will become chair

DEC
14
2017

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates again

The US central bank said the move, which was widely expected, underscores "solid" gains in the US economy

DEC
13
2017

UK´s May faces choice of retreat or defeat over Brexit law

Rebel Tories join Labour to demand final say over deal

DEC
13
2017

Swedish government wants new law to stop begging exploitation

In order to tackle the problem, the Social Democrat-Green government wants to create a new crime under Swedish law, "human exploitation".

DEC
13
2017

Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover

Walt Disney is close to confirming a deal to buy 21st Century Fox´s entertainment assets for about $60bn

DEC
12
2017

U.S. Federal court: military must begin accepting transgender troops by January 1

The court responded in a November 21 decision, finding that the US Military must begin enlisting transgender individuals starting January 1, 2018

DEC
12
2017

Apple confirms deal to buy music discovery app Shazam

Apple did not give a price for the acquisition

DEC
11
2017

Saudi Arabia will allow cinemas to operate within the kingdom from early 2018

Heir to the throne has already overturned a ban on women driving, and said he will move the country toward adopting moderate Islam

DEC
11
2017

U.S. Department of Justice investigating fetal tissue transfers

The activist group said the videos showed Planned Parenthood officials negotiating prices for fetal tissues collected from abortions

DEC
11
2017

Lego wins first copyright case against China copies

The imitation products were manufactured under the name Bela and were sold by two Chinese companies

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