Apple loses appeal against paying Ireland 13 billion euros in taxes

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Apple's attempt to evade a 13 billion euro ($14.34 billion) tax bill has been decisively rejected by the European Union's top court.

The ruling concludes a prolonged legal battle over alleged sweetheart tax deals between Apple and Ireland.

The European Court of Justice's decision, announced, was a major victory for tax justice advocates and European taxpayers. European antitrust Commis