This ‘fund manager’ stole $800K, faked own death
Moazzam Ifzal “Mark” Malik from Lahore, Pakistan, was convicted on all 28 counts he faced, including grand larceny and securities fraud.
Samsung to finally pay Apple $548M in patent dispute
Samsung will finally hand over the more than $548 million it owes Apple for infringing the patents and designs of its rival.
UK’s plans to rebrand European Union alarm the ECB
The U.K.’s push to rebrand the EU as a “multicurrency union” has triggered high-level concerns at the European Central Bank, the FT reports.
Floods in Indian city of Chennai leave at least 280 dead
Many residents have spent days stranded on rooftops since more than 345 mm (14 inches) of rain fell over 24 hours on Dec. 1.
VIDEO: How to turn your head into chocolate
BBC News visits a start-up based in London that is using 3D printing technology to make customised chocolate head lollipops.
GOP fears for party if Trump walks to nomination
Trump’s campaign to become the Republican nominee for president is no longer a circus sideshow; it’s the main event, the FT reports.
US presses for UN resolution to fight ISIS’ financing
The United States is pressing for the adoption of the resolution at an unusual gathering on Dec 17, the NYT reports.
Shoppers urged to back small traders
Shoppers are being encouraged to buy from independent stores on Saturday as part of a campaign to boost UK high streets.
Investigation into CA shooting extends to Pakistan
A picture slowly emerged of possible motivations of 27-year-old Tashfeen Malik in this week’s killing of 14 people in California.
Yahoo board sticks by Mayer, weighs spinoff
Yahoo’s board hasn’t made a decision on its spinoff plans with Alibaba Group, yet; some voice concern over CEO Marissa Mayer’s leadership.
