Senator urges 'extreme caution' on Softbank-Sprint deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An influential senator on Friday expressed strong concerns about Japanese company Softbank Corp's plan to buy 70 percent of Sprint Nextel, the No. 3 mobile service provider, warning it could expose the United States to more Chinese cyber attacks. Full story
Ally of HK leader investigated in exchange probe
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The chairman of Hong Kong's Mercantile Exchange is under police investigation, the government said on Friday, as three other men were charged with possessing false documents including a fake cheque for $460 million following a probe into alleged irregularities at the shuttered Full story
Switzerland sees free-trade pact with China in July
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Friday it hopes to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with China that would be the first such deal of its kind between Beijing and continental Europe when Switzerland's economy minister visits China in July. Full story
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Part of plane falls from sky, lands on home
A portion of a Chinese cargo jet’s wing falls off as the plane was trying to land at Hartfield Airpot, piercing the roof of an Atlanta home. No injuries were reported. WXIA’s Bill Liss reports.
Chinese farmer builds own bionic hands
A 53-year-old farmer in China builds his own pair of bionic arms after losing both his hands in an accident. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Stinky feet? Robotic pooch lets you know
Researchers in Japan show off their odor sniffing robot dog that rolls over and plays dead when your feet smell bad. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Maria's Observation: 'Buy on the Dip' Market
From the FOMC Minutes, to an unexpected weak report on manufacturing in China, what has changed about investing strategy? CNBC's Maria Bartiromo shares her observation.
Avoiding a Japanese Drop?
Japan suffered its worst 1-day loss in more than 2 years, but the Nikkei is still up about 40 percent this year. Walter Zimmerman, United-ICAP says this type of drop could occur in the U.S., while Darren Wolfberg, BNP Paribas, doesn't think so.
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