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Nine confirmed dead in collapsed Indonesia mine

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four more workers from a collapsed underground room at a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine.

Young UK Professionals Vote Hong Kong as Number One Overseas Relocation City

Hong Kong has been named as the top overseas relocation destination by young British professionals, in research carried out by one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

Shell presses ahead with world’s deepest offshore oil well

Royal Dutch Shell is pressing ahead with the world’s deepest offshore oil and gas production facility by drilling almost two miles underwater in the politically sensitive Gulf of Mexico.

Yen breaks 100 mark versus dollar

The Japanese yen has breached the 100 yen to the U.S. dollar mark for the first time since April 2009.

Panasonic records $7.5 billion annual loss

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic says its net loss reached $7.5 billion in the year to March on falling demand for goods such as flat-panel TVs.

Toshiba quarterly profit falls on weak demand

Toshiba says its quarterly net profit has fallen 62 percent from last year, with a decline in demand for its televisions, computers and other digital products.

McDonald’s sales hit by weakness in Asia, Europe

Fast food giant McDonald’s says that “global comparable sales” slipped again in April, citing challenging economic conditions.

Sony back in black, reports first profit in five years

Electronics giant Sony has reported an annual profit for the first time in five years thanks to stronger sales and a weakening yen.

Sir Alex Ferguson to retire as Manchester United manager

Sir Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in the history of British football, is to retire at the end of the season.

Airtel sells 5% stake to Qatar Foundation

India’s largest mobile phone operator, Bharti Airtel, announced on Friday that it has agreed to sell a five percent stake in itself to the Qatar Foundation Endowment (QFE).