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Apple will produce new Mac Pro computers in US
Apple explained in the announcement that "the United States manufacturing of Mac Pro is made possible following a federal product exclusion Apple is receiving for certain necessary components". The move by US officials could make it easier for Apple to assemble devices in the United States by lowering the costs of importing parts. In 2018 alone, it spent over $60 billion with over 9,000 local supp... [Full Article...]
Nissan and Carlos Ghosn settle SEC claims over undisclosed compensation
These included entering into secret contracts, backdating letters to grant Ghosn interest in Nissan's long-term compensation plan and changing the calculation of Ghosn's pension to allow more than $50 million in additional benefits, the SEC said. [Full Article...]
Gastric Cancer Drugs Market to Discern Magnified Growth During 2015
The market has been divided into several crucial divisions such as types , applications , regions, and end-users. Opportunities available in order to make the treatment more convenient for the patients and to dominate targeted cancer drugs market includes the introduction of robotics and automation for surgeries, more emphasis towards painless treatment and increasing population of smokers and d... [Full Article...]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 7th day in a row
If the last five days of this week are taken together, petrol price has jumped by Re 1.03 while that of diesel by 86 paise. Diesel prices across the metro cities also increased by over a rupee after since September 14. Fuel prices have started witnessing a hike since the past few months, burning a hole in the pockets of the commuters. On September 16, the first working day post the attacks... [Full Article...]
No disruptions at Hong Kong airport amid protests
Protests began in June in opposition to a proposed bill that would have made it possible for people in Hong Kong to be extradited to mainland China . A barricade was set on fire elsewhere in Sha Tin and Nam Cheong station was also vandalised, the South China Morning Post reported. Almost 1,500 people - as young as 12 and as old as 83 - have been arrested since June, according to police. [Full Article...]
Saudi Arabia oil attack: Boris Johnson says United Kingdom believes Iran responsible
Questioned whether this meant a response could involve United Kingdom military forces, he said: "We will consider in what way we can be useful, if asked, depending on what the exact plan is". The warning was submitted to the Swiss ambassador to Tehran whose country represents the US interests in Iran. A Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman said during a September 18 news conference that a total of 2... [Full Article...]
Thomas Cook collapses, potentially leaving thousands of travelers stranded
Peter Fankhauser, Thomas Cook's chief executive, said the company's collapse was a "matter of profound regret". "I know that this outcome will be devastating to many people and will cause a lot of anxiety, stress and disruption". The company said on Monday it had entered compulsory liquidation. "We need to look at ways in which tour operators one way or another can protect themselves from such... [Full Article...]
Thomas Cook collapse: Travel agent's shops shut around Edinburgh
Currently, there are around 15,000 Thomas Cook customers in Cyprus. Travel writer Simon Calder was at Manchester airport as the last ever Thomas Cook flights landed and the planes were impounded. The challenging task to help all British citizens return home is challenging and has been called "the biggest peacetime repatriation in United Kingdom history" by the transport secretary, Grant Shapps... [Full Article...]