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First Islamic Bank to Open in Germany
Islamic banks abide by Sharia law, something which some argue makes them more attractive to customers. -
Five Ways Obamacare Has Improved Your Health Care
From preventive medicine to better access to doctors at weekends, Obamacare has changed health care for the better. -
2% of UK Firms Insured Against Cyber Attacks
Last year, cyber security breaches costs the UK economy billions of pounds. -
A Look Inside Robert Durst's Home Life
“You’re married to a person who at the bare minimum chopped up a human being.” -
What It Was Like to Work for Robert Durst
“His place was fuming with weed, and he was stoned all the time.”
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TSB Agrees to $2.5 Billion Takeover by Spain's Sabadell
Sabadell chairman said the bank was attracted to Britain by the strength of the economy and healthy margins. -
How Close Do You Live to Robert Durst?
Tracking the many properties associated with the real estate heir turned murder suspect. -
UK to Prosecute Bankers Who Aid Tax Evasion
Enablers, chief executives and offshore evaders to face penalties and prosecution. -
Stephen Green Denies Knowledge of HSBC Tax Evasion
The Church of England priest and former chairman of HSBC denies all knowledge of tax avoidance scandal as fight breaks out in City church -
Oil Up, Dollar Down on U.S. Rate Hike Fears
The dollar's tumble on the Fed's latest policy statement changed the market's direction. -
Robert Durst Had a Gun With a Spent Bullet in His Hotel Room
Durst checked into the hotel under the name "Everette Ward." -
The Shadowy History of Robert Durst's Real Estate Holdings
Durst may have been booted from his namesake company, but his real estate connections live on. -
UK Chancellor Throws Billion-Pound Lifeline to North Sea Oil Industry
£1.3 billion promised to boost investment in oil and gas by British chancellor in final pre-election budget. -
They’ll Talk About Race in Seattle's Starbucks, But They’d Rather Talk About George Lucas
Starbucks #racetogether campaign is encouraging baristas and clientele to have conversations about race. -
Ryanair to Launch $14 Flights to America
Europe’s largest budget airline hopes to start offering the cheap seats within five years. -
E-Cigarettes, Craft Beer and Protein Powder in British Inflation Basket
New inflation data also shows change in media consumption, with online music and games subscriptions included. -
Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Has Women in Tech Talking
The gender discrimination suit has tech women talking, though not necessarily loudly. -
Chinese E-Commerce Giant to Launch ‘Pay With a Selfie’ Technology
Smile to Pay, unveiled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma, uses facial recognition software to process payments. -
Irish Recovery a Model for Greece, Say Analysts
Ireland had the fastest-growing economy in Europe last year. -
Germany and Greece Losers in ECB’s Quantitative Easing Plan
Bond-buying will benefit peripheral economies such as Spain and Italy, while Greece is marginalised again -
Gadget Lust: April Music’s Aura Note V2 Will Eat Your iPod for Breakfast
The multitasking music machine takes one back in time to when dynamics, tone-color and stereo imagery were more important than portability and streaming. -
Andorra ‘Secretive Conduit’ for International Money-Laundering
Principality’s credit rating downgraded after U.S. claims of illegal money flows from Russia, China and Venezuela. -
Marvin Gaye Lawyer Wants to Stop Sales of Blurred Lines
Gaye family lawyer wants "an injunction prohibiting the further sale and distribution of 'Blurred Lines.'" -
Euro Could Hit Dollar Parity in Three Months, Say Analysts
Plummeting euro value driven by Greek uncertainty and ECB’s quantitative easing programme. -
Hooray! Joblessness Is Down. Not So Fast.
When you add those who no longer register, the unemployment rate is not 5.5 percent but 11 percent. -
After the Apple Watch, Is The iCar Next?
Apple’s the most valuable company in the world, and desperate to reinvent itself. -
Jobs Are Up, But Where Is Retail?
Harsh weather kept consumers from automobile showrooms and shopping malls. -
Apple Didn’t Invent the Smart Watch, but It Will Do It Better
Steve Jobs gets too much credit for his ideas and too little for the way he conducted his complex symphony. -
UK Falling ‘Woefully’ Behind On Renewable Energy Target
EU statistics suggest UK is unlikely to meet 15% renewable energy target by 2020. -
Two Numbers: Could Spending More on HIV Prevention Cut Treatment Costs?
Why not spend less on treating HIV and more on preventing new infections?