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BlackBerry Teams up With Samsung For Android Security Tool
Samsung and BlackBerry announced a partnership on Thursday, Nov. 13. to improve security of BlackBerry devices running on Android.
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Brazil Executives Detained Over Petroleum Kickback Scandal
Executives of Brazil’s biggest construction companied along with another former director of State-operated Petrobas oil were arrested by Federal police on Friday, Nov. 14 over Brazil’s biggest political kickback scandal.
Microsoft Named Second Most Valuable Company
Tech giant surpassed oil industry giant Exxon Mobil as second most valuable company, only one spot behind Apple Inc.
Report: More Americans Went Out to Shop in October
More Americans shopped for clothes and ate out in October, taking advantage of the lower gasoline prices which led to a boom in retail sales in the U.S.
U.S. Government Warns Apple Users Against Online Intruders
After discovering a potential flaw in Apple Inc.’s iOS this week, the U.S. government headed by the National Cyber security Department calls for Apple users to be cautious against hackers who might take advantage of the weakness.
ISIS, the ‘World’s Wealthiest Terrorist Organization’ Announces Its New Currency
ISIS announced on Thursday that it is planning to make its own currency in silver, gold and copper in an effort to stay away from "satanic usury" of the world's current currency.
Asiana Airlines Delays San Francisco Routes for 45 Days After Ignoring Safety Rules
Asiana Airlines has been ordered by the South Korean government to suspend its flights to San Francisco for 45 days, after not following safety rules that led to a crash landing July last year
GMO Developers Files Lawsuit Against Hawaii County Over GMO Ban
The Maui, Hawaii County is facing a lawsuit from two leading developers of genetically modified corn after enacting a new law preventing the cultivation of genetically modified organisms in the area.
WalMart Sales Increase, Still Carefully Trudging the Holidays
After seven whole quarters of disappointing sales, Wal-Mart makes a comeback as it reported increasing sales in its U.S. stores, but the retail store remains “cautiously optimistic” as it preps up for the most important season of the year, the holidays.
Airbus Reports Increasing Profits
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus reported a boost in sales in the third quarter following a ramped up production in its commercial aircraft and helicopter divisions.