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Olympus Corp. newly-appointed President Takayama attends a news conference in Tokyo

Olympus Sticks to Defense of M&A Deals

Japan's Olympus Corp on Thursday stuck to its defense of deals that have come under fire since the 92-year-old firm axed its British CEO in a bitter boardroom battle, repeating that the acquisitions were strategic and involved no wrongdoing.
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New York Creates Sex Offender Facebook App

Whether they are on the social network or not, New York's convicted sex offenders have de facto Facebook profiles, as the state has released a Facebook app that gives access to its sex offender registry.
Fred Perry Unveils Amy Winehouse’s Final Collection.

Amy Winehouse Killed by Alcohol: 'Rehab' Singer Joins '27 Club' [VIDEO]

Coroner Suzanne Greenaway's report shows Winehouse consumed five times the legal drink-drive limit of alcohol before she died. Winehouse's death at 27 puts her in the company of more than 30 musicians to die by drug overdose of acute alcohol poisoning at the age of 27. Look back with us at ten of the most famous members of the infamous 27 Club, and some of their most iconic performances.
Olympus Corp President Kikukawa speaks during a news conference in Tokyo

Olympus chairman quits; Japan watchdog probes firm

Olympus Corp head Tsuyoshi Kikukawa resigned on Wednesday after a scandal over hefty advisory fees wiped out half of the 92-year-old firm's market value while his successor stuck with the company's line that it had done nothing wrong.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

H&M Unveils ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Collection

H&M is set to launch a Girl with the Dragon Tattoo capsule collection on Dec. 14. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a New York Times best-seller and one of the most anticipated films of the year. Now, H&M is launching a clothing line inspired by the cult classic Scandinavian thriller, reports Marie Claire UK.
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Ex-Goldman Director Gupta Charged with Insider Trading

Rajat Gupta, a former director of Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Procter & Gamble, was arrested on Wednesday on insider trading charges, making him the most prominent executive to be accused in a broad U.S. crackdown on illegal leaks of corporate secrets.

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