Munich (dpa) – Microsoft said Monday it has filed suit in German courts against a company alleged to be the kingpin of a web of companies in the United States and Ukraine distributing spam e-mails. The software multinational said the company, registered in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, was behind millions of unwanted advertising messages

Turkey’s signature of the protocol that would extend the EU-Turkey customs union to all new member states (including Cyprus) was one of the first victims of the disastrous EU summit that ended in the early hours of Saturday. Only a week ago, EU officials and analysts were convinced that Turkey would sign the protocol, and

Oil prices neared USD 60/barrel on Monday, hitting USD 59.37 as traders priced in the risks to supply posed by a possible labour strike in Norway and security concerns in Nigeria. December futures have already risen above USD 60. As the US moves closer to the summer driving season, when demand for car-fuel rises, statistics