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Francois Hollande promises not to seek second term if he fails to cut unemployment
In a televised interview, French President Francois Hollande has promised not seek a second term in 2017 if he fails to cut unemployment. Francois Hollande...
Germany hit by longest rail strike in its history
Germany has been hit by a four-day rail strike, billed as the longest in the country history. The strike has hit passenger trains and threatens...
EU to press Luxembourg over tax breaks for 300 global companies
The European Commission will press Luxembourg over new allegations it offered tax breaks for more than 300 global companies, an EU spokesman says. Commission chief...
Libya’s elected parliament dissolved by Supreme Court
Libya's Supreme Court has invalidated the elected parliament after a legal challenge by a group of politicians. Libya's parliament was internationally recognized. The court said the...
Asian markets open higher after US Senate election results
Asian stock markets opened higher on November 6 after US stocks hit record highs on Republicans taking control of the Senate. The Republican victory raised...
Jay-Z buys luxury champagne brand Armand de Brignac
Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, has bought the Armand de Brignac champagne brand. New York wine and spirits company Sovereign Brands said it had sold...
Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit fresh records after midterm elections results
The US stock market closed higher with investors relieved that the midterm elections produced a clear result. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit fresh...
Mitch McConnell: New US Senate leader makes unity pledge
Mitch McConnell, the presumptive Republican leader of the US Senate, has vowed to "work together" with President Barack Obama on issues where they can...
2014 Midterm elections results: Republicans win control of Senate
The Republicans have won control of the Senate in the midterm elections, increasing their power in the final two years of Barack Obama's presidency. The...
Crude oil prices hit four-year low
Crude oil prices have reached a four-year low after Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cut the price of oil sold to the US. Brent crude fell to...
Rolls-Royce to cut 2,600 jobs over next 18 months
Rolls-Royce has announced it is planning to cut 2,600 jobs over the next 18 months. The company said most of the jobs would go in...
Phil Robertson campaigns for nephew Zach Dasher on Hannity show
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson appeared on Sean Hannity show on Fox News on Monday night to talk about nephew Zach Dasher's Senate race. Republican...
Midterm elections 2014: Greg Orman vs. Pat Roberts in Kansas
Kansas might elect an independent candidate, businessman Greg Orman, who is looking strong in a battle against Republican incumbent Senator Pat Roberts. Kansas has not...
Midterm elections 2014: Joni Ernst vs. Bruce Braley in Iowa
In Iowa, Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Democratic Congressman Bruce Braley are vying for the Senate seat left vacant by the retirement of long-time...
Midterm elections 2014: Michelle Nunn vs. David Perdue in Georgia
In Georgia, non-profit executive Michelle Nunn and businessman David Perdue are running for a senate seat left empty by the retirement of Republican Saxby...
Midterm elections 2014: Cory Gardner vs. Mark Udall in Colorado
In Colorado, Republican Congressman Cory Gardner hopes to unseat Democratic Senator Mark Udall in a race that highlights the state's geographic and cultural divisions. Cory...
Midterm elections 2014: Mark Pryor vs. Tom Cotton in Arkansas
In Arkansas, Democrat Senator Mark Pryor is running for re-election against Republican Tom Cotton, a freshman congressman. Mark Pryor was elected to the Senate in...
Midterm elections 2014: Kay Hagan vs. Thom Tillis in North Carolina
In North Carolina, Democratic Senator Kay Hagan faces Republican Thom Tillis, the speaker of the state House of Representatives, in the most expensive race...
Midterm elections 2014: Six Senate races to watch
North Carolina - Kay Hagan vs. Thom Tillis Arkansas - Mark Pryor vs. Tom Cotton Colorado - Mark Udall vs. Cory Gardner Colorado Senator Mark Udall...
Midterm elections 2014: Millions of Americans prepare to vote
Millions of Americans are preparing to vote in midterm elections which will decide who controls the Senate and pave the way for the 2016...
Hyundai and Kia to pay $100 million settlement for overstating fuel economy
Hyundai and Kia have agreed to pay a record $100 million settlement for overstating the fuel economy of their cars, the US regulators announce. The...
Argentina bans Procter & Gamble over tax fraud
Argentina has banned Procter & Gamble (P&G) from doing business in the country, accusing the company of tax fraud. A statement on the presidential website,...
Ukraine rebels hold presidential and parliamentary elections in Donetsk and Luhansk
Rebels in eastern Ukraine are holding elections denounced by the West as "illegitimate". Presidential and parliamentary polls are being held in the two self-proclaimed people's...
US stock market closes at record level as Bank of Japan boosts stimulus measures
US stock market closed at record level, helped by Japan's surprise move to step up its stimulus measures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1%...
US economy grows at 3.5% annual pace in Q3 2014
The US economy grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in Q3 2014, the Commerce Department has announced. That was better than the 3% pace...
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