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Ford Motor Co.

Ford Formalizes Closure of Australian Plants: Telltale Signs Strong in 2012

The telltale signs have already been there as early as 2012. It was just a matter of when will Ford Australia finally collect its guts to formally announce the closure of its manufacturing plants in Australia. That time came on Thursday as Ford Australia finally confirmed it is closing down and letting go 1200 jobs in the process.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Accidentally Reveals Specifications and Pricing Exposed

The upcoming Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is going to be sold in affordable price once it is released according to the South Korean tech giant, Samsung. However, the said device appeared on Adorama, a New-York based retailer selling the device for $199.99.

Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 Sales Hit 10 Million

Samsung Electronics Co said sales of the latest version of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone have reached 10 million since its launch in late April, making the model its fastest selling smartphone.

Virginia Couple Outraged, Walmart Security Accused White Dad of Kidnapping Biracial Daughters.

Virginia Couple Outraged, Walmart Security Accused White Dad of Kidnapping Biracial Daughters

Joseph and Keana, an interracial couple from Virginia, are already used to getting stares from other people. However, they were shocked and outraged when a police officer suddenly appeared at their doorstep to investigate if the three biracial children were theirs as a response to Walmart security’s concern that they may have been kidnapped.

Sony

Sony (SNE) Considers Spin-off Proposal, Needs Miracle Gadget to Change the World

Sony agrees to a revamp and puts spin-off proposal under evaluation.

LME copper edges up; growth worries cap gains

Global Markets Overview - 23 May 2013

Stocks ended Wednesday broadly lower after a rollercoaster day of trading, as investors sorted through mixed signals from the Federal Reserve on the outlook for monetary policy.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is Forbes’s Most Powerful Woman; Australian PM Julia Gillard 28th on the List, Billionaire Gina Rinehart is 16th

With the way she handled the Greek debt crisis and the strong performance of the German economy amid the euro crisis, it is not surprising that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the world's most powerful woman. Forbes magazine confirmed that by placing Ms Merkel no 1 on its annual list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

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Gina Rinehart Retains Richest Person in Australia Title With $22B Wealth

Even though a Walton took her crown away as the richest woman in the world, Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart is still the country's richest person, the BRW magazine confirmed on Wednesday.

Idea Launches ID 920 and Aurus III Smartphones with 3G Support

Indian mobile network operator Idea Cellular on Tuesday unveiled two third-generation Dual SIM smartphones, aimed at updating existing 2G users to 3G, but affordably.

Britishers are buying lesser food now

UK Retail Sales Record Biggest Monthly Drop in April due to Bad Weather

Food sales drop 4.1% in April from March - the largest monthly fall in two years.