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Carlos Slim to Sell Stake in Philip Morris Mexico

Transaction ends three-decade partnership between Slim’s Grupo Carso and US tobacco giant.

Business Aviation Still Waiting Recovery to Find Its Wings

Deliveries of business jets grew by just 4% in the first quarter of this year.

China Vows to Open Up Markets to India

The neighbors aim to raise two-way trade to $100 billion by 2015, and said they had ‘huge markets with huge potential.’

China Factory Blast Leaves 13 Dead

Another 20 are missing at the civilian explosives manufacturer’s facility.

SAP to Hire People with Autism

'Only by employing people who think differently and spark innovation will SAP be prepared to handle the challenges of the 21st century,' the company said.

United's Boeing 787s Back in Skies

United Airlines resumed Boeing Dreamliner flights after the plane was grounded four months ago due to battery problems.

Dove 'Sketches' Most-Watched Online Ad: Unilever

Unilever claims bragging rights to the most-watched Internet commercial of all time -- a study of women's self-perception starring a forensic artist.

Unrest Erupts in Bangladesh's Troubled Garment Hub

Police reacted after workers blocked a key highway in the Ashulia industrial area, home to hundreds of factories which make clothing for Western retailers.

US Drugmaker Actavis to Spend $8.5 Billion on Irish Rival

Deal will create a specialty pharmaceutical company with approximately $11 billion in combined annual revenue, focused on women's health, gastroenterology, urology and dermatology.

Thai Economy Contracts in Q1

In the first drop in more than a year, the economy shrank 2.2% due to manufacturing decrease.

Latin America's Second Biggest Economy Posts Slim Growth in Q1

Mexico’s economy grew only 0.8% due to lower demand both domestic and foreign.

Goldman Sachs to Invest in Japan Green Energy

Investment injection follows steps taken by Japan's government as the country seeks to rebalance its post-Fukushima energy mix.

Apple, Senate Panel Gear Up for an Offshore Tax Showdown

Tuesday's hearing comes amid increased scrutiny of offshore holdings of big US companies, which are reluctant to repatriate funds due to corporate tax rate