In the 2008 movie “Iron Man,” the main character becomes a superhero after building a suit of armor with an exoskeleton that gives him incredible strength. Continue reading Special Operations Forces May Get ‘Iron Man’ Suit
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Martial law more bad news for embattled tourism industry
Tourists may start avoiding Thailand in droves now that the military has declared martial law, as many countries have issued advisories warning their citizens about the political crisis here. Continue reading Martial law more bad news for embattled tourism industry
World Cup 2014 countries: Fifa world rankings
Spain are justifiably most people’s favourites to lift the World Cup in Rio as Vicente del Bosque’s reigning champions continue to occupy top spot in the Fifa world rankings ahead of Germany, Portugal and hosts Brazil. Continue reading World Cup 2014 countries: Fifa world rankings
Chinese yuan, ever-more a global currency
Lee Beng-Hong, head of markets at Deutsche Bank China, rescheduled his interview with China Daily three times. He flies across the country to meet clients and business partners who want ever more to move the yuan in their pocket over the border. Continue reading Chinese yuan, ever-more a global currency
İzmir police intervene as thousands protest Turkish mine blast
Police fired tear gas and water cannons at thousands of protesters in the western city of İzmir on May 15, as a 24-hour strike got underway over the deadly mine explosion in Soma. Continue reading İzmir police intervene as thousands protest Turkish mine blast
American billionaire Steve Cohen ‘furious’ over $100m penthouse ‘no one wants’
The hedge fund titan is struggling to find a buyer for his Manhattan duplex.
Sometimes, a hedge fund billionaire just can’t catch a break. Just ask Steve Cohen. Continue reading American billionaire Steve Cohen ‘furious’ over $100m penthouse ‘no one wants’
The FRONTLINE Interview: Thomas Tamm
Former Department of Justice attorney Thomas Tamm uncovered evidence of the government’s secret electronic surveillance of U.S. citizens, a discovery he later leaked to The New York Times. Continue reading The FRONTLINE Interview: Thomas Tamm
Inmarsat offers free airline tracking
UK satellite operator Inmarsat is to offer a free, basic tracking service to all the world’s passenger airliners.
The offer follows the case of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared without trace on 8 March.
It was very brief electronic “pings” from Inmarsat equipment on the lost plane that prompted investigators to look for wreckage in the Indian Ocean. Continue reading Inmarsat offers free airline tracking
Mend the gap: What one thing would you do to close the skills gap by 2025?
In 2013, just under 150,000 vacancies – equivalent to one in five of the job openings that year – went unfilled. Why? Because employers could not find candidates with the right knowledge and abilities. The figure, drawn from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, encapsulates the challenge facing government, education and industry, and to underscore the point, almost a million young people are out of work in Britain. At the same time, 27 per cent of European employers report leaving an entry-level position open due to a lack of skilled applicants. Continue reading Mend the gap: What one thing would you do to close the skills gap by 2025?
Sony’s top executives to return their annual bonuses: Report
Sony’s top executives will return their annual bonuses as the company’s electronics business struggles with losses, the Nikkei reported. Continue reading Sony’s top executives to return their annual bonuses: Report
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