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Commonwealth Bank interim profit falls on scandal costs 07 Feb 2018 - 11:04 pm
Australia's Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev (R) briefs the media regarding the bank's half year result as chief financial officer Rob Jesudason (L) looks on in Sydney on February 7, 2018. AFP / Saeed Khan
Biotech billionaire buys Los Angeles Times 07 Feb 2018 - 10:28 pm
The Los Angeles Times building is seen on February 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  David McNew/Getty Images/AFP
No hiding place for slaves as Primark maps its suppliers 07 Feb 2018 - 08:21 pm
A man rests on a pile of fabric in the textile market of Surat, India (TRF / Roli Srivastava)
Billionaire said to be near deal to sell Paris Apple Store 07 Feb 2018 - 07:17 pm
 A view shows the traffic on the snow-covered Champs-Elysees avenue below the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, as winter weather with snow and freezing temperatures arrive in France, February 7, 2018. Reuters/Charles Platiau
Wave of crypto scams, Bitcoin's crash said to spook card issuers 07 Feb 2018 - 12:14 am
A picture taken on February 6, 2018 shows a visual representation of the digital crypto-currency Bitcoin, at the
Carillion's former chairman takes 'full responsibility' for collapse 07 Feb 2018 - 12:14 am
A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) on February 6, 2018 shows (L-R) Carillion CEO, Keith Cochrane, Finance director Emma Mercer and formeer Finance director Zafer Khan answering questions at a join
Shoe designer Louboutin in EU setback over red soles 06 Feb 2018 - 10:13 pm
A woman wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes during Fashion Week in New York February 12, 2010. Reuters/Carlo Allegri
China made a plane to beat Airbus and Boeing; now the hard part 06 Feb 2018 - 08:09 pm
The leaders and experts attending the meeting visited C919 AC101. (Photo courtesy: english.comac.cc)
Cryptocurrencies fluctuate as regulatory spotlight increases 06 Feb 2018 - 06:40 pm
National superintendent of cryptocurrencies Carlos Vargas attends a news conference regarding the new cryptocurrency the Petro, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 31, 2018. Reuters/Marco Bello
China's 2017 tourism revenue hits $850 million 06 Feb 2018 - 04:56 pm
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Bitcoin Dips Below $6,000 as Cryptocurrency Exodus Accelerates 06 Feb 2018 - 03:33 pm
Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins placed on Dollar banknotes, next to computer keyboard, are seen in this illustration picture, November 6, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Powell sworn in as 16th US Federal Reserve chair 06 Feb 2018 - 12:00 am
Jerome Powell (left) with Vice Chair for Supervision Randal K Quarles, after he signed documents during a swearing-in ceremony, yesterday, at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC, the US.
ECB can’t yet declare victory in inflation struggle: Draghi 06 Feb 2018 - 12:00 am
European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi delivers a speech during a debate on the ECB annual report for 2016 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, yesterday.
Zuma or no Zuma, traders see a wild ride for South Africa's rand 05 Feb 2018 - 10:19 pm
 African National Congress (ANC) supporters are held back by the South African Police Service outside Luthuli House, the ANC headquarters, after supporters of the Black First Land First (BLF) movement handed a memorandum to the ANC secretary general in su
Waymo lawyer tells US jury Uber 'cheating' on autonomous car secrets 05 Feb 2018 - 07:52 pm
Waymo unveils a self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 8, 2017. Reuters/Brendan McDermid
Hot US economy isn't good news for everybody in coffee market 05 Feb 2018 - 07:46 pm
Coffee grower Rubiela (R) and her daughter Camila pick coffee in San Carlos, Colombia, July 14, 2017. (Reuters / Federico Rios)
Banks in Britain and US ban Bitcoin buying with credit cards 05 Feb 2018 - 07:30 pm
Representation of the Ethereum virtual currency standing on the PC motherboard is seen in this illustration picture, February 3, 2018. Reuters/Dado Ruvic
Neymar effect helps French league agree 'major' African tv deal 05 Feb 2018 - 02:59 pm
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during French L1 football match between Lille Losc and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, on February 3, 2018. /