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Union ratchets up pressure on Amazon Germany

The ver.di union says workers at Amazon's distribution centers in Leipzig and Bad Hersfeld began the strike Monday following three earlier one-day strikes since May.

Exec at NY trial: Apple didn't fix e-book prices

"In an email exchange between Jobs and Cue about news that McMillan and Amazon were in a dispute over McMillan's demand for higher prices, Jobs wrote, "Wow.

Ecuador oil spill pollutes Amazon tributary

Some entered the Coca river, a tributary of the Amazon that also flows through Peru and Brazil.

Amazon and Viacom reach multiyear licensing deal

Amazon.com Inc. and Viacom Inc. are expanding a deal that will that will bring hundreds of shows from Viacom's Nickelodeon, MTV Comedy Central and other channels to Amazon's video steaming service.

Union calls 1-day strike at Amazon Germany

Union ver.di called on staff at Amazon's distribution centers in Leipzig and Bad Hersfeld to cease work Monday in a bid for higher wages and better benefits.

Amazon Studios to produce 5 original shows

Amazon says it will start production on a pair of new comedy shows and three new kids shows to air later this year and early next year on its video streaming service.

Amazon workers in Germany stage strike

The agreements could mean as much as 9,000 euros ($11,700) more annually for Amazon workers.

Amazon cuts price of larger Kindle Fire HD

Buyers of the 4G version can buy a data plan for $50 for the first year.Amazon.com Inc. also said it began sales of the 8.9-inch model in Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan.

German antitrust probe into Amazon pricing policy

German antitrust authorities have begun questioning thousands of third-party traders about online retailer Amazon's policy of banning them from selling their products cheaper elsewhere on the web.

Amazon fires German security firm amid probe

""Amazon has a zero tolerance limit for discrimination and intimidation and expects the same of other companies we work with," spokeswoman Ulrike Stoecker said in an email to The Associated Press.

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Animal rights group takes on Amazon over foie gras

An Amazon spokeswoman did not return an email or phone call seeking comment Tuesday.

NEW YORK: Exec at NY trial: Apple didn't fix e-book prices

However, when asked if Jobs knew that there was a chance that once the iBookstore launched,...

NEW YORK: Court hears terse testimony in e-book trial

Sargent also denied that he consulted with Apple on his negotiations with Amazon.