Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors agree to form new venture for advanced R&D: Kyodo

The Nissan Motor Co , Renault SA and Mitsubishi Motors Corp alliance has agreed to form a new company focused on research and development of advanced automotive technologies, Kyodo News said.

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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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Apple Maps in timeout after placing disputed Crimea inside Russia

Apple Maps in timeout after placing disputed Crimea inside Russia



Apple insisted it was complying with local law and said that it had not made changes to its Maps app regarding Crimea outside of Russia. 

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Black Friday shoppers stay away from stores, make $7 billion-plus splurge online

U.S. shoppers made more purchases online on Black Friday than in the mall - hurting traffic and sales at brick-and-mortar stores, according to data that offered a glimpse into what is still one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

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Exclusive: EU antitrust regulators say they are investigating Google's data collection

EU antitrust regulators are investigating Google's collection of data, the European Commission told Reuters on Saturday, suggesting the world's most popular internet search engine remains in its sites despite record fines in recent years.

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Twitter blocks Ilhan Omar's GOP rival after 'treason' post

Twitter blocks Ilhan Omar's GOP rival after 'treason' post



Danielle Stella called for Rep. Ilhan Omar to be hanged if the lawmaker "passed sensitive info to Iran."

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Auto workers, Fiat Chrysler reach tentative deal on contract

Auto workers, Fiat Chrysler reach tentative deal on contract



Fiat Chrysler employs roughly 47,000 union members.

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Fiat Chrysler reaches tentative labor deal with United Auto Workers

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Saturday announced a tentative agreement for a four-year labor contract, a boost for the automaker as it works to merge with France's Groupe PSA .

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Tesla move will draw further companies into Germany - state premier

Tesla's announcement earlier this month that it will build its first European factory near Berlin will draw further companies from the electric mobility and energy storage sectors into Germany, a state premier told newspaper Die Welt.

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Facebook issues corrective label on user's post under new Singapore fake news law

Facebook said on Saturday it had issued a correction notice on a user's post at the request of the Singapore government, but called for a measured approach to the implementation of a new "fake news" law in the city-state.

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Facebook corrects user's post under new Singapore fake news law

Facebook said on Saturday it had issued a correction notice on a user's post at the request of the Singapore government, but urged for a measured approach to the implementation of a new "fake news" law to protect freedom of speech.

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Facebook issues first correction notice at Singapore's request

Facebook issued its first correction notice on a user's post at the request of the Singapore government on Saturday, according to the notice seen by Reuters.

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Rail fares to rise by 2.7% in January

The rise is below the benchmark inflation rate, but still means big increases for many commuters.

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China's factory activity unexpectedly returns to growth in November

Factory activity in China unexpectedly returned to growth in November for the first time in seven months, as domestic demand picked up on Beijing's accelerated stimulus measures to steady growth.

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China November factory activity unexpectedly returns to growth

Factory activity in China unexpectedly returned to growth in November for the first time in seven months, as domestic demand picked up on Beijing's accelerated stimulus measures to steady growth.

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International stocks to outperform U.S. in 2020: investors

Even though the U.S. stock market continues a record-breaking rally that has sent the benchmark S&P 500 index up nearly 25% for the year, investors appear to be looking elsewhere for better values in the year ahead.

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'PIG' label on police officer's Starbucks cup sparks furor

'PIG' label on police officer's Starbucks cup sparks furor



Starbucks spokesperson Jory Mendes says the company is deeply sorry and has apologized to the officer who received the five cups.

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Farm machinery makers, Brazil banks working on private financing - Deere

Agricultural machine manufacturers are working with banks in Brazil to avoid a repeat of slumping sales when public financing is expected to run out next year, the head of the local unit of U.S. tractor maker Deere & Co told Reuters on Thursday.

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