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Nokia Drops From IDC List Of Top 5 Smartphone Vendors

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) is no longer one of the top 5 smartphone vendors, according to a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC).

After Wen Jiabao Report, China Blocks New York Times Website

With its Party Congress ahead, and after the paper published a report on Premier Wen's wealth, China blocked access to the Times' website.

US Navy To Safeguard ‘Freedom Of Navigation’ In Asia

File handout photo dated November 17, 2009 shows the U.S. Navy's USS George Washington aircraft carrier participating in the ANNUALEX 21G naval exercise in the Okinawa region.

The captain of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington Thursday said the U.S. Navy’s presence in Asia would help safeguard the “freedom of navigation,” alluding to China’s claims of sovereignty over international waters in the region, the AFP reported.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s Family Allegedly Made A Fortune

The family of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, which he had once described as “poor,” accumulated massive wealth during his time in power, the New York Times reported Friday.

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Dinosaur Feathers Were Used to Attract Mates, Not For Flight

Canadian Researchers have discovered that dinosaurs developed wings earlier than previously believed. The researchers also discovered that Ostrich Dinosaurs used their feathers for courting or protecting eggs, not for flight.

Customers select pirated DVDs at a store in Xiangyang, Hubei province December 14, 2010.

China Wants To Go Hollywood - Will It Work?

China is still developing its film industry, with filmmakers looking for mainstream international success facing challenges.

Dialogue Between China, Japan At Risk As Ships Enter Disputed Area

Chinese and Japanese diplomats met in Shanghai to discuss the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. Could reports of Chinese ships reentering the islands' waters halt discussion?

Tibetan activist and exile Jamphel Yeshi, 27, runs through the streets on fire

Chinese Police Offer Rewards To Stop Tibetan Self-Immolations

Chinese authorities are offering rewards for information that may curb the increasing wave of self-immolations among ethnic Tibetans opposed to Chinese rule in their homeland.

With British GDP Up, Austerity And Olympics Both Vie For Credit

The British GDP numbers out Thursday exceeded analysts' expectations on a big boost from the Olympics. Politicians took credit too.

Apple Earnings Report Preview Q4 2012: Will The iPhone, iPad Save Sales Until The Holiday Season?

Apple hopes to post strong year-over-year growth in all its key product lines in Q4 2012, particularly the iPhone and iPad.

Tokyo’s Nationalist Governor Ishihara Quits To Form New Party

Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara Thursday announced his decision to quit the office to form a new political party ahead of the general elections in Japan.

Chinese Ships Enter Disputed Waters Near Senkaku Again

Four Chinese surveillance ships entered Japanese territorial waters near the disputed islands in the East China Sea early Thursday morning, evoking protest from Japan’s Foreign Ministry, news agencies reported.

An investor scratches his head in front of a computer screen showing stock information at a brokerage house in Hefei

Asian Markets Rise On Upbeat US Data

Asian markets rose Thursday as investor sentiment was lifted with the encouraging report on the rise of the new homes sales in the U.S., in an indication that the world’s largest economy is regaining the growth momentum.

Asian Shares Flat As Earnings Disappoint

Asian shares steadied Thursday, but investor sentiment remained vulnerable in the face of weak corporate earnings.

2012 Halloween Big Bird Costumes Sold Out, Courtesy of Mitt Romney

Halloween Big Bird costumes have sold out at most stores.

UN Backs Syria Truce; Russia Sees Assad OK

The U.N. Security Council gave unanimous backing Wednesday to a four-day Syrian truce for a major Muslim holiday.

Wu Yajun, $5.5 billion, Longfor Properties

Chinese Take Top Spots as World's Richest Women

CEO Wu Yajun is the world's wealthiest self-made woman. Despite a male cultural preference, Wu's not the only female Chinese billionaire.

North Korea’s Flagship Airline, Air Koryo to Pyongyang

‘World’s Worst Airline’ Air Koryo Launches (Nonfunctional) Website

The world's only one-star carrier, Air Koryo, has launched an English-language website, but good luck purchasing a flight there.

Rory McIlroy Linked to Huge Deal with Nike

The Northern Ireland golfer could move ahead of Tiger Woods as the face of golf.

Fresh Violence In Myanmar Kills 3; Monastery, Mosque Torched

Fresh sectarian violence that erupted in western Myanmar Sunday night engulfed two new districts Tuesday, leaving three people dead and destroying more than 400 houses, a monastery and a mosque, Myanmar’s authorities were reported as saying.

European Stock Markets Open In Green On Positive EU PMI Hopes

European markets opened on a positive note Tuesday, recovering cautiously from a selloff in the previous session, on the expectation of encouraging data from the manufacturing sector in the euro zone.

Chinese Tourists Warmly Received In Japan, Criticized In China

Despite the prevailing tensions between China and Japan over a set of disputed islands in the East China Sea, about 1,500 Chinese tourists visited the island nation on a cruise ship that returned to Shanghai Tuesday, Chinese media reported.

HSBC's China Flash PMI Rises To 49.1; Shares Rebound

China’s economy gave encouraging signs Wednesday morning as HSBC's flash Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 49.1 from September's final reading of 47.9.

Asian Shares Down, Awaiting Key China Data

Asian shares faltered while the yen firmed Wednesday as investors stayed risk-averse, with continued weak corporate earnings worldwide and worries about economic slowdowns.

3rd Debate Draws 59.2M, Beats Out Sports

The third debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney beat out Monday Night Football and the decisive National League pennant game in viewers, Nielsen reported Tuesday.

New cars are seen at a parking lot of Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co. Ltd, Ford Motor's joint venture in China, in Chongqing Municipality

Want To Drive In Shanghai? That'll Be $10,000 For A License Plate

China is a big consumer of everything, and automobiles are no exception. However, China's limited monthly quota of license plates can leave many car owners broke.

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