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See inside the newly renovated Fairfax at Embassy Row
The Fairfax at Embassy Row hotel in Dupont Circle has a new look in time for the holidays. Owner Westbrook Partners recently completed a renovation of the hotel’s common areas, a project that included the…
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Travel software company Travelport targeted in $4.4B deal
NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of buyout firms is planning to take the travel software company Travelport private in a deal worth about $4.4 billion. Travelport Worldwide Ltd. said Monday that affiliates of Siris…
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German trade surplus narrows as imports outpace exports
BERLIN (AP) — Import growth outpaced that of exports in October in Germany, narrowing the trade surplus of Europe’s largest economy. The Federal Statistical Office said Monday that October exports were up 0.7 percent and…
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The Latest: PM Abe says Japan-French ties unshakable
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on charges against former Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested last month on suspicion of underreporting his income (all times local): 7 p.m. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo…
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SoftBank’s mobile unit’s share price set for Dec. 19 IPO
TOKYO (AP) — The price for the initial public offering of SoftBank Group Corp.’s Japanese mobile subsidiary was set Monday at 1,500 yen ($13) a share. The Dec. 19 IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange…
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Here’s a ranking of Greater Washington’s best public school teachers
At the heart of any business community is its school system. And at the heart of any school systems is its teachers. We ambitious, on-the-go types in the Washington area are always looking for the…
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Car Comparison: Which 3-row SUV is right for you?
The end of the year is coming up, which means there are car sales galore. which car is right for you? Here’s a look at three popular three-row SUVs and a rundown of the advantages and pitfalls of each.
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Tokyo prosecutors say Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn, automaker and 2nd executive charged with underreporting pay
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo prosecutors say Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn, automaker and 2nd executive charged with underreporting pay. Read the full story from the Washington Business Journal.
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China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec
BEIJING (AP) — China summoned the U.S. ambassador to Beijing to protest Canada’s detention of a senior executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei at Washington’s behest, demanding the U.S. cancel the order for her arrest.…
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Japan’s Kyodo News Service says prosecutors have charged ex-Nissan chairman Ghosn for financial violations.
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Kyodo News Service says prosecutors have charged ex-Nissan chairman Ghosn for financial violations. . Read the full story from the Washington Business Journal.
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Asian shares fall as Huawei arrest imperils China-US truce
SINGAPORE (AP) — Asian markets were broadly lower Monday after China protested the arrest of a senior executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei, who is suspected of trying to evade U.S. trade curbs on Iran.…
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Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double…
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Car Review: Volvo goes from boring to head-turner with the Flagship S90 luxury sedan
Volvo has in just a few short years evolved from sleepy to head-of-the-class making safe cars that are now stand-out vehicles. The S90, the flagship car for Volvo, demonstrates what a modern luxury car should be.
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China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec
China summoned the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on Sunday to protest the detention of an executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei in Canada at Washington’s behest and demanded Washington cancel an order for her arrest.
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The Latest: Pressure mounting on French leader over protests
PARIS (AP) — The latest on the unrest in France (all times local): 10:40 p.m. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says U.S. President Donald Trump should not comment on France’s domestic affairs, notably nationwide…
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