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German industrial testing association TUV Nord says without exhaust filters direct injection engines are dirtier than their antecedents.

European consumers summoned a bit of American Black Friday spirit with the EU launch of the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4). While some launches were uneventful, some looked like something out of the American shopping holiday.

Two years after the nuclear power plant was destroyed, radioactive material continues to leak from the site.

Black Friday is spreading outside of the U.S.

Have tons of leftover turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce? Here are some recipes and meal ideas to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.

But Tony Rohr hasn't made a decision on whether he'll return to Pizza Hut after refusing to open on Thanksgiving.

Several news outlets are quick to say "Thanksgiving Day is the busiest day to fly," but what does U.S. airspace really look like on Nov. 28?

A recall of Flat Creek Farm & Dairy Heavenly Blue blue cheese was issued on Wednesday, the FDA said.

Unemployment in the euro zone fell for the first time in 33 months, while inflation showed modest improvement.

Traders are back from the Thanksgiving break, and Friday’s short session looks set for thin volumes and ending November on a high note.

Demand for cheap phones in emerging markets will offset saturation in mature markets to drive worldwide shipments past the 1 billion mark.

A Japanese construction company has proposed a “lunar solar power generation concept” for inexhaustible, clean energy.

The event will feature the creations of Picasso, Rembrandt and China’s leading artists, including the most expensive living Asian artist.

While some customers are expected to welcome the new gift card scheme many would still prefer discounts over free gift cards.

The smartphone maker also plans to partner with local firms to sell 4G handsets in the subcontinent beginning next year.

If export orders keep up the momentum, it may offset an expected weakening of domestic demand when Japan hikes sales tax in April 2014.

Retailers are once again offering competitive prices on a wide range of LCD and plasma HDTVs.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook southern Iran, near a nuclear power plant in the Bushehr region on Thursday evening.

America’s annual big ol' car-buying spree is heating up for the holidays. Consumers are expected to buy 1.2 million cars this month.

During Thursday’s trading, emissions allowance fetched 50 yuan ($8.2) a permit, which represents one ton of carbon dioxide.

Aided by strong sales and improved operating margins, Chinese industry put in yet another stellar performance.

A California federal judge said the plaintiffs could not prove they suffered any harm by relying on Apple’s privacy policy.

Looking for some of the best hard drive and solid-state drive bargains? Here are some from Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy and Walmart.

Restaurants know that fanatical shopping can make a person hungry ...

Starting Dec. 1, Turkish Airlines will be showing in-flight pitch videos by startups looking for investors.

This video mash-up takes a look at where Thanksgiving consumers traded in their turkeys for discounts.

"Why can't we be the company that stands up and says we care about our employees, and they can have the day off?" Tony Rohr said.

Not in the mood to cook a turkey this year? Know you'll be hungry while Black Friday shopping? Lucky for you, there are many restaurants open this Thanksgiving for the cooking-impaired.

As more retailers extend their Black Friday store hours to include Thanksgiving Day, some analysts weigh in to explain why shopping on Turkey Day is here to stay.