The opposition and the president had signed an EU-mediated deal to stop the bloodshed.
The Defense Department will now require by law that all of its American flags be made in the United States (instead of, say, China.)
The closures jeopardize one region's leading industry and the livelihood of its workers.
Macro targets and local-government debt are likely to top the agenda when China’s top legislative body meets March 5.
Fine art has emerged as a surprisingly convenient channel for wealthy Chinese to send their illegal cash abroad.
Team USA currently holds the overall lead with 25 medals (11 bronze), and host country Russia is second with 23, followed by Canada and the Netherlands with 22.
The amount of money flowing out of the U.S. in the form of remittances has almost tripled in the last 20 years.
Friday's meeting would be the third between President Barack Obama and the Tibetan leader.
Clashes between protesters and government forces spread to five cities over three days, leaving 75 dead and hundreds injured.
Mxit, Kik and Viber are just a few WhatsApp competitors gaining popularity in global markets.
The monthly stat has become increasingly important to investors and economists around the world.
Economic data from around the world have managed to hurt sentiment among U.S. investors.
By 2015, financial wealth in China might overtake Japan’s, while emerging Asia is on course to eclipse the U.S., economists estimate.
How will Facebook's latest purchase help the company spread its reach around the world and across devices?
Three head honchos met in Mexico to discuss economic alliances and speak to business, civil society and education leaders.
The preliminary index for February got smaller in all categories except for suppliers' delivery times.
China’s military has been beefing up training as the country continues keeping an unwavering stance on various territory disputes.
The head of the company unveiling China’s version of the Chevy Volt says Tesla is a non-threatening niche product.
Zang Toi debuted his knockout Fall 2014 collection on Wednesday at New York Fashion Week. The collection was inspired by Shanghai, and he dedicated the show to his father, who recently passed away.
According to a new report from Ernst & Young, bigger private equity firms are taking notice of potential in African countries.
Demand for the oil -- which is not traditionally used in Chinese cooking -- is taking off, surprisingly.
Apple is gaining ground in the world's largest smartphone market; what's driving that improvement?