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Ex-VW boss tells trial ‘dieselgate’ charges are ‘implausible’
Braunschweig (Germany) (AFP) - Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said Wednesday the charges against him were "implausible" as he testified...
Vegan Nutella to hit European shelves
Paris (AFP) - Food giant Ferrero on Tuesday announced the imminent launch of a vegan version of its popular hazelnut...
Ex-Volkswagen CEO goes on trial over ‘dieselgate’
Braunschweig (Germany) (AFP) - Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn went on trial Tuesday for his role in the "dieselgate" scandal,...
Cathay says 15 Airbus planes need new engine parts after fleet-wide inspections
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Tuesday that 15 of its Airbus A350 jets needed new...
Oasis fans’ fury sparks UK govt review of dynamic pricing
London (AFP) - The British government has said it will probe surge pricing after furious Oasis fans faced huge hikes...
Toyota shutters Japan factories as typhoon approaches
Tokyo (AFP) - Auto giant Toyota is suspending production at all its factories in Japan because of an approaching typhoon,...
NFL team owners approve private equity investment plan: league statement
New York (AFP) - National Football League (NFL) owners on Tuesday voted to allow private equity investment in a landmark...
Ryanair says Boeing delivery delays costing it millions of ticket sales
London (AFP) - Ryanair will have to forgo millions of ticket sales this year because of delayed jet deliveries from...
Australia gives millions of workers ‘right to disconnect’
Sydney (AFP) - Australia gave millions of workers the legal right to "disconnect" on Monday, allowing them to ignore unreasonable...
Dutch hit Uber with huge fine over driver data
The Hague (AFP) - The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324...
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