US anti-trust regulators filed a lawsuit against US Airways and American Airlines' USD11 billion merger saying that the deal would only result to higher air fares, service reduction and a strangled competition in the industry.
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General Electric launches renewable energy program in Estonia
General Electric pursued its renewable energy program in Estonia after abandoning a solar plant project in the United States.
BaFin probes Deutsche Bank money laundering control
A newspaper reported that German regulator BaFin probed Deutsche Bank over its anti-money laundering control.
Cheraman Financial Services to raise funds for infrastructure projects
Cheraman Financial Services announced today a proposed plan of funding different infrastructure projects in Kerala.
RBI CEO seeking other options
Raifeisen Bank International CEO said financial investors would prop up its capital requirements. Raiffeisen Bank International, one of Austria's foremost banks, has said that part of its capital requirements would be met by financial investors.
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BBlackstone entered into talks with Goldman Sachs to purchase a minor stake in pensions and insurance company Rothesay Life.
Last Wednesday, North and South Korea said through a joint statement that it would reopen the Kaesong industrial zone to attract foreign investors.
China announced its plans of easing laws for foreign investors in its free trade zones. China has planned to ease laws on foreign investment in the country's new free trade zones.
China would be giving perks for foreign and private investors interested in providing elderly care services and facilities in the country.
Pertrobras sold oil assets to raise USD2 billion to finance five-year plan. Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has sold oil stakes on different petrochemical and oil explorations projects.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India said the country will not replaying the crisis that occurred in 1991 even as it experiences its slowest growth in a decade.
An explosion rocked the commodities port of Umm Qasr in Iraq. Two workers said the port of Umm Qasr was hit by a blast. A major commodities port located near Basra, Umm Qasr is also one of the largest in Iraq.
Experts said Al Jazeera America needs to define its mission to be able to succeed with its American audience.
Obama reopened issue on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to spur delayed housing policies reforms. US President Barack Obama recently revisited the issue on the need for major reforms on the housing market policies.
