Daily Archives: Jan 29, 2016
Princess Cristina of Spain Loses Appeal in Tax Evasion
Princess Cristina of Spain has lost an appeal to have the two charges she faces of tax evasion dropped. A court in Palma ruled that...
US Economy Slows in Q4 2015
The US economy slowed sharply in Q4 of 2015, growing with an annualized rate of 0.7% comparing with the same quarter a year ago,...
Getting The Most From Your Trip To Europe
The Munich Residenz (Wikimedia) Travelling to Europe, wherever you go, is quite the experience. The rich history, varied multiculturalism and cuisine all make for a...
Geometry Used by Babylonians 1,400 Years Before Greeks
A recent study suggests that geometry was being used by the Ancient Babylonians at least 1,400 years earlier than previously thought. The new study, published...
Apple Recalls Millions of AC Power Plugs over Safety Concerns
Apple is voluntary recalling millions of its two-prong AC wall plugs after incidents of them breaking and causing electric shocks. The tech giant said it...
Bank of Japan Introduces Negative Interest Rate for First Time
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has adopted a negative interest rate in a surprise move. The benchmark rate of (-0.1%) means that commercial banks will...
GOP Debate 2016: Rivals Mock Donald Trump over No-Show
Donald Trump’s absence the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses was mocked by his rivals, who tried to fill the space vacated by...