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Microsoft quarterly profit slips but tops expectations
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft shares jumped on Thursday after the software colossus reported quarterly profit was down but better than Wall Street had expected.
Anguish for Brazilian families amid Zika fallout
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» SALVADOR (BRAZIL) - Mateus Marcelina da Silva had big dreams for his son, but they were shattered when he was born with brain damage, like thousands of babies in Brazil affected by a birth defect blamed on the Zika virus.
China charges Canadian national with espionage: Xinhua
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» BEIJING - China has charged a Canadian citizen with spying and stealing state secrets, the Xinhua news agency reported Thursday.
Breast is best for babies, mothers and economy: study
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» PARIS - Breastfeeding more babies for longer could save the global economy some $300 billion in a single year, simply by yielding smarter and higher-earning offspring, researchers said Friday.
Japan posts weak data ahead of BoJ decision
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» TOKYO - Japan posted a string of tepid data Friday including lacklustre inflation and a drop in household spending and factory output, shortly before the Bank of Japan wraps up its first policy meeting of the year.
Jefferson Airplane co-founder Kantner dead at 74
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» NEW YORK - Paul Kantner, the co-founder of Jefferson Airplane that helped define the psychedelic rock era of the 1960s, has died at age 74, media in his native San Francisco said.
Cameron to meet Juncker as 'Brexit' talks close in on deal
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» BRUSSELS - British Prime Minister David Cameron and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker will try to thrash out a deal on migrant benefits on Friday in a final push for a reform deal to keep Britain in the EU.
Australia raids homes of 'doctor in Islamic State video'
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» SYDNEY - Police have raided two Melbourne homes in counter-terrorism operations, with reports on Friday linking them to an Australian man who appeared in a slick Islamic State propaganda video last year.
Shanghai surges, Asia markets see volatile end to month
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» HONG KONG - Shanghai stocks rallied Friday, ending a tumultuous month in the same fashion as they started, while other Asian markets also saw characteristic volatility as oil prices extended a recent rally.
Taiwan in recession, posts slowest growth in 6 years
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» TAIPEI - Taiwan sank into recession in October-December, data showed Friday, posting its slowest annual growth in six years, with weak international demand and greater competition from China hitting the export-dependent island.