IMF fights negative interest ratesThe IMF announced a minimum interest rate on its unique SDR currency as it fights off the impact of sagging interest rates and deflation from major economies.
Putin admits Russia helped Yanukovych flee UkrainePresident Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time that Russia had helped Ukraine's former pro-Moscow leader Viktor Yanukovych flee his country.
Elton John lends star power to US war on AIDSRock star Elton John teamed up with the Obama administration to launch a new $7 million fund to provide access to HIV services in South Africa.
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US tobacco giant Reynolds bans smoking in its officesThe second largest tobacco producer in the United States, Reynolds American said it will ban smoking in all indoor office spaces, bowing to smoke-free social norms.
Toyota shares rise on record profit reportShares in Japanese auto giant Toyota advanced in Tokyo trade following a report it is set to book a record operating profit in the six-month period to September.
Facebook goes retro with 'Rooms' chat appFacebook released an application that lets people create virtual "rooms" to chat about whatever they wish using any name they would like.