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Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals
Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

In the heart of Data Center Alley -- a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world's internet traffic flows -- Visa operates its global fraud command center. Every year, $15 trillion flows through Visa's networks, representing roughly 15 percent of the world's economy.

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UK economy stagnant in third quarter in fresh setback
UK economy stagnant in third quarter in fresh setback
by  AFP

Britain's economy was stagnant in the third quarter, according to revised official data released Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the Labour government. The ONS also revised down its second quarter growth reading to 0.4 percent from 0.5 percent.

Honda and Nissan to launch merger talks
Honda and Nissan to launch merger talks
by  AFP

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan on Monday agreed to launch talks on a merger seen as a bid to catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles. Ghosn told reporters in Tokyo on Monday via video link from Lebanon, where he is at large, that turning to its arch-rival Honda showed that Nissan was in "panic mode".

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
by  AFP

Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles. Business has been especially tough for foreign brands in China, where electric vehicle manufacturers such as BYD are leading the way as demand grows for less polluting vehicles.