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HP Make It Matter Conference in Malta

Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

At the HP Make It Matter conference held (today) at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel, HP introduced its solutions for the New Style of IT which  has been emerging as a result of the rise in Cloud,...

IMF: Weaker emerging markets to slow global growth

Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 06:53 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its global economic growth forecasts and warned that the U.S. would harm the world economy if it fails to raise its borrowing limit.   The...

EU Parliament bans menthol, targets e-cigarettes

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 13:37 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

European lawmakers have approved sweeping new regulations to curb smoking, including limits on electronic cigarettes, bigger warnings on cigarette packs and a ban on menthol.   The European...

Shutdown takes its toll on White House operations

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 09:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Now in its second week, the partial government shutdown has taken its toll on the White House, where about 3 of 4 staffers have been furloughed, barred even from checking the Blackberries they usually...

UK makes royal coin for baby prince's christening

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 06:48 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Superstition holds it's good luck to cross a newborn's palm with silver to wish the child riches and health, but Britain's baby Prince George is getting something more: A whole new set of...

US government shutdown enters 2nd week, no end in sight

Monday, 7 October 2013, 15:10 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Stock markets fell Monday as the federal government shutdown entered its seventh day with no end in sight and the prospect of a U.S. default loomed.   Lawmakers appeared to be making little...

Greece expects economy to grow, finally

Monday, 7 October 2013, 14:09 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Greece expects its economy to grow next year — at last.   In its draft budget presented Monday, the government forecast the economy would grow 0.6 percent, the first annual improvement...

JAL makes first purchase from Airbus, not Boeing

Monday, 7 October 2013, 10:40 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Japan Airlines is buying its first-ever jets from Airbus in a deal with a list value of 950 billion yen ($9.5 billion) with a purchase of 31 A350 planes — dealing a blow to rival U.S. maker...

World Bank lowers growth outlook for East Asia

Monday, 7 October 2013, 06:32 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The World Bank cut its 2013 growth forecast for East Asia's developing countries on Monday, reflecting regional powerhouse China's slowdown plus the looming end of the United States'...

Pentagon recall marks Day 5 of US shutdown

Sunday, 6 October 2013, 11:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

For days lawmakers have debated which U.S. government workers should be put back to work. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ended the argument for most Pentagon civilian employees, ordering nearly all...

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