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More jobs not taxes

A coalition of taxpayer groups, consumers, small businesses and Internet companies has been established in California in opposition to a new law for consumers to pay taxes on In

Terra secures financing for Russian concession

London-based oil and gas company Terra Resources has entered into a financial partnership with Hendon Energy Fund 2011 to develop an oil and gas concession in Russia.

Bird Construction

The aging Shearwater helicopter base at Halifax, Nova Scotia is getting a new lease on life with a fast-track design-build contract awarded to Bird Construction.

Gold Fields acquires stake in Philippines project

South African mining giant Gold Fields has acquired a 40 per cent interest in the gold-copper Far Southeast Project in the Philippines, it has been announced.

Man flu

 Man flu is 10,000 times worse than a female cold. Gentlemen are advised to check their socks.

SABMiller seals FosterÔÇÖs deal

SABMiller has agreed to acquire Australia’s Foster's Group for approximately A$9.9 billion (£6.5 billion).

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Lockheed Martin demonstrates Versatile Advanced Monitoring System (VAMS)

Scientists and engineers at Lockheed Martin have demonstrated an innovative perimeter security system for government and commercial applications.

Apple snaps up data analysis company

Apple has made its second acquisition in as many weeks, purchasing social media data analytics firm, Topsy Labs

New owner for Bristol Cars

Bristol Cars, the British manufacturer of iconic hand-built luxury cars, has been bought out of administration by Kamkorp Autokraft, part of the Frazer-Nash group.

API Technologies acquires C-MAC Aerospace

Electronic systems provider API Technologies has completed the acquisition of UK-based C-MAC Aerospace Ltd for £20.95 million (approximately $33 million).

Jobs saved at Dutch firm Heddes

Dutch construction firm Ballast Nedam has agreed to take over a proportion of the activities of its bankrupt Dutch rival Heddes.

Sony smartphones help it to ring in the profits

Sony has announced that it registered a jump in profits for the April to June quarter