EU clears chipmaker Intel's $16.7 bn buyout of Altera
EU regulators cleared Intel, the world's biggest chipmaker, to buy US firm Altera for $16.7 billion in one of the largest ever Silicon Valley deals.
Facebook says no to 'dislike' button but tests 'sad' and 'angry' ones
Facebook will begin testing a new feature allowing users in Ireland and Spain to express a range of emotions on posts -- but there will be no "dislike" button, the social network said.
Russia's Gazprom delays pipeline project amid Turkey tensions
Russian gas giant Gazprom said its TurkStream pipeline project with Turkey would be delayed as tensions between Moscow and Ankara peak over Russia's intervention in the Syrian conflict.
91,000 vehicles in Australia affected by VW cheating
Volkswagen said that more than 91,000 of its vehicles in Australia are fitted with emissions-cheating technology, more than two weeks after the global scandal broke.
Crisis-hit Russia toiling to keep factory towns alive
The hulking Soviet-era mineral refinery in Pikalyovo, one of Russia's hundreds of factory towns hit by a crippling economic crisis, has been a blessing, and at times a curse, for a place dependent on a single industry.
Facebook blow as EU court quashes transatlantic data deal
Facebook and other Internet giants could be barred from sending European citizens' personal information to the US.
Modi promises German companies easy ride as Merkel visits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged German companies to do business in India and promised tax and other economic reforms, on the final day of Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit.
Bankruptcy 'only option' for Russia's Transaero airline: minister
Bankruptcy is the only solution for Russia's second largest airline Transaero after state-controlled Aeroflot backed out of purchasing the debt-laden carrier.
Optimistic forecasts for Kazakhstani oil sector: 10th KazEnergy Forum
10th Eurasian KazEnergy Forum has gathered 2000 participants for three days in Kazakhstana's Astana city.
VW revs up recall plan, hunts for culprits in pollution scam
German auto giant Volkswagen shifted up a gear in its plans to recall millions of cars fitted with pollution-cheating software as it boosted efforts to find the masterminds behind the scam.
Yahoo to spin off Alibaba stake despite tax question
Yahoo notified US regulators that it is proceeding with plans to spin off its multi-billion-dollar stake in Alibaba despite the unanswered question of what the tax bill could be.
VW says 1.8 mn commercial vehicles fitted with emission-cheating software
German auto giant Volkswagen said that 1.8 million of its commercial vehicles worldwide are fitted with the sophisticated software enabling them to cheat emission tests.
Tesla boss Musk calls for 'random emission' testing
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk called for fossil fuel-powered cars "to be tested at random," as German giant Volkswagen's worldwide pollution cheating scandal continues.
Gates Foundation sues Petrobras, PwC over scandal
The charity foundation of multi-billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates has sued Petrobras and accounting giant PwC's Brazil arm over investment losses due to corruption at the Brazilian oil giant.
Porsche chief Mueller to take the wheel at VW: report
The head of German luxury sports car maker Porsche, Matthias Mueller, has been picked to succeed Martin Winterkorn as the chief executive of scandal-battered auto giant Volkswagen.
With iPhone launch, Apple eyes better customer connection
It's not just another iPhone launch. This time, Apple is pushing not only a new device, but what it says is a new relationship with its customers
Apple revving work on electric car
Apple aims to have an electric car on the road some time in the year 2019, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Apple explores rules of the road for self-driving cars
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said that it met with Apple to discuss rules of the road regarding testing self-driving cars.
Facebook working on long-sought 'dislike' button
Facebook, pressed for years by users to add a "dislike" button, announced Tuesday it was working on the feature and will be testing it soon.
Apple TV aims to capture 'cord cutters'
The new Apple TV unveiled this week has the potential to do for television what iPhone did to mobile phones, while claiming a starring role in home entertainment.
