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A tentative settlement of $997 million is reached with the families of victims and survivors of the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, United States. However, the settlement is still subject to final approval.
2022-05-11

Amazon wins a legal dispute against a European Union order to pay back taxes of €250 million ($303 million). The setback renewed calls from EU lawmakers for a global corporate tax deal and for several to voice their support for the Biden administration's proposed 21% minimum tax rate on multinationals.
2021-05-12

The Japanese government designates Osaka, Hyogo, and Miyagi Prefectures for tougher measures against COVID-19 amid a rise in cases. The measures include fines of ¥200,000 ($1,808.80) for restaurants and bars that ignore mandates to shorten operating hours to 8:00 p.m., and capping attendance of large events to 5,000 people. These measures will be effective for one month beginning on April 5.
2021-04-1

The Iranian rial hits another record low against the US dollar ahead of August 7, when the first round of fresh United States sanctions against Iran begin.
2018-07-30

Tehran's Grand Bazaar starts a large strike after Iranian rial plunged to a record low against the US dollar on the market.
2018-06-25

David H. Murdock, the CEO and chairman of Dole Food Company, along with a fellow confidant, are ordered to pay $148 million for misleading directors and shareholders.
2015-08-27

Merck & Co. agrees to buy Idenix Pharmaceuticals for US$3.85 billion.
2014-06-9

The Indian rupee hits new record low against the US dollar. The rupee fell to 62.85 rupees against the dollar.
2013-08-17

Major European stock markets record falls while the Euro suffers its biggest drop in 2 months against the US dollar.
2010-11-29

BP sets aside $32.2bn to clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
2010-07-27