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Google aims for 300 mn new Indian local language users
AFP, Published on 03/11/2014
» NEW DELHI - Google has created a new Hindi-language website to add 300 million Indian Internet users by 2017 and bridge the country's linguistic digital divide, the search giant announced Monday.
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Published on 03/11/2014
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US daredevil completes Chicago skyscraper tightrope walk
AFP, Published on 03/11/2014
» WASHINGTON - US daredevil Nik Wallenda broke two world records when he crossed the Chicago skyline on a tightrope suspended between three skyscrapers, without a safety harness.
Hlavackova, Hradecka team up again after split
AFP, Published on 03/11/2014
» PRAGUE - Olympic tennis doubles silver medallists Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic said Monday they would team up again for next season after an emotional split in 2013.
Singapore 1st in Asean to fight IS
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/11/2014
» SINGAPORE — Singapore will contribute military personnel and equipment to the US-led coalition combating Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to join the effort.
US cancels Philippines port calls
dpa, Published on 03/11/2014
» MANILA — The United States cancelled scheduled visits of three military ships to the Philippines, where a US marine has been charged with killing a Filipino transgender woman, officials said Monday.
Bangkok Airways flies low on SET debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/11/2014
» SINGAPORE — Warren Buffett said a decade ago he’s sworn off putting money in airline stocks since his $358-million “mistake” in US Airways Group Inc. Investors in Asian carriers would do well to heed his advice.
Fitch raises Vietnam's credit rating
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/11/2014
» HANOI — Vietnam’s credit rating was raised to three levels below investment grade by Fitch Ratings, which said the country’s macroeconomic stability has improved.
Asian stocks take breather
Online Reporters, Published on 03/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed on Monday as traders took a breather after last week's rally, but Shanghai hit a 21-month high on hopes of Chinese stimulus measures after a weak manufacturing report.
HSBC takes $378m hit for forex scandal
AFP, Published on 03/11/2014
» LONDON - HSBC bank on Monday took a $378 million (302 million euro) charge linked to allegations of foreign exchange market rigging, and posted mixed earnings for the third quarter.