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HP Executives Were Aware Of Autonomy’s Loss-Making Hardware Sales: FT
Hewlett-Packard Co's senior executives were aware of Autonomy Corp's accounting practices months before a whistle-blower flagged them, prompting HP to write down…
White House Report On Economic Stimulus Rekindles Debate Five Years Later
President Barack Obama marked the five-year anniversary of a controversial economic stimulus plan by releasing a report on Monday saying that government spending…
China Says Kerry’s Call For Internet Freedom Naïve
China criticized U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday for his "naive" call for more Internet freedom in the country, and wondered why his discussion with…
Sony Sells 5.3 Million Playstation Consoles, Exceeds Full-Year Target
Sony Corp said it has sold 5.3 million Playstation 4 game consoles as of February 8, surpassing its full-year target ahead of its release in Japan next week. Sony…
North Korea Crimes Evoke Nazi Era, Kim May Face Charges: U.N. Inquiry
North Korean security chiefs and possibly even Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un himself should face international justice for ordering systematic torture, starvation and…
Nikkei Jumps After BOJ, Asian Shares Mostly Softer
Japanese shares surged and the yen sagged on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan doubled loan programs aimed at stimulating bank lending and economic growth, while most…
Yen Tumbles As BOJ Stands Pat, Extends Loan Scheme
The yen dropped against its major counterparts on Tuesday, after the Bank of Japan held policy steady as expected and extended a special lending program to support…
Major Attacks Since Egypt’s 2011 Uprising: A Timeline
In August 2011 the Egyptian army launched a military campaign against armed insurgents in Sinai after security in the peninsula broke down after the 25 January…