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Apple chief faces harsh questions on tax

Tim Cook ©Bloomberg

US academic testifies almost ‘fell off chair’ over avoidance denials

Tech blog 3:21pm

Live blog: Apple grilled over tax avoidance

Apple chief Tim Cook to take the hot seat before the Senate

From COMPANIES 4:34am

SoftBank grants Sprint disclosure waiver

US telecoms group clears hurdle to discussions with rival bidder Dish

From GLOBAL ECONOMY 10:33am

China pledges boost to India trade

India emphasises concerns over security

From COMPANIES 2:15pm

Best Buy reports US sales drop

Shares fall even as retailer posts better than expected earnings

From MARKETS 12:06am

US corn rush threatens prices

Record number of fields planted last week