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VW fined $13 million by the Brazil regulator for emissions fraud

2015-11-13 15:05:03| Automakers - Topix.net

The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources said it would fine Volkswagen for defrauding local emissions testing requirements. In total, 17,057 diesel-powered Amaroks have been affected.

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Complaint seeks fraud charges against regulator

2015-11-06 02:06:15| Telecom - Topix.net

The Public Integrity Alliance is taking its fight against Corporation Commission Chairman Susan Bitter Smith to the next level, now seeking federal corruption charges against the utility regulator. The complaint is addressed to the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona and alleges that Bitter Smith's roles as a lobbyist for Cox Communications and the head of the Southwest Cable Communications Association while serving as the Chairman of the Commission, which regulates the telecommunications industry, amounts to 'Honest Services Fraud.'

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US regulator wants more details on Qantas and American Airlines alliance plans

2015-11-05 22:44:23| Airlines - Topix.net

Qantas and American Airlines are being forced to provide US regulators with detailed five-year revenue and capacity outlook on trans-Pacific routes and evidence their proposed joint venture can reduce fares as they seek approval for the expanded partnership. The deal has already received interim authorisation from the Australian competition regulator in July to assist American Airlines in launching new flights from Sydney to Los Angeles in December.

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