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Miss Earth 2011 Crowned, Miss Ecuador Wins the Title [PHOTOS]

The title of Miss Earth 2011 has been handed to Miss Ecuador, Olga Alava.

Earnings Outlook Dimming by the Day: Thomson Reuters Data

Wall St Week Ahead: Jobs data, earnings latest test for stocks

Earnings season is about a month away, but the early signals are not comforting. Companies lowering estimates outpace those raising them by the greatest ratio in 10 years -- and some sectors, such as materials, have seen a dramatic fall in expectations for the fourth quarter.

Australia's Labor Party Endorses Uranium Sales to India

Julia Gillard, Stephen Harper and Manmohan Singh

Australia's ruling Labor Party Sunday endorsed plans to open up uranium sales to India, clearing the way for talks on a bilateral nuclear agreement and resolving an issue that has caused diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Workers stand atop scaffolding as they work on a building covered in solar panels located near the factory of the Yingli Green Energy Holding Company, also known as Yingli Solar, located in the city of Baoding, Hebei Province June 20, 2011.

U.S. Solar Ruling Smacks of Protectionism: China

China said it was deeply concerned about a preliminary ruling by a U.S. trade body that trade practices by Chinese solar makers are hurting U.S. producers and said the decision underscored a U.S. inclination to trade protectionism.

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Cain 'Suspends' Campaign: Candidate Quits Race, Reactions on Twitter Explode

Herman Cain has quit the 2012 presidential race, suspending his GOP primary campaign and hinting at an endorsement in the coming weeks. As the one-time Republican front-runner stepped down, however, he hinted at a Plan B to keep him in the political game, and reactions to his announcement on sites like Twitter are increasing by the minute.

Daughters of Jon Huntsman Campaign with Justin Timberlake's 'Sexy Back' Parody [VIDEO]

The daughters of Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman have released a video in which they rap about his rivals to the beat of a Justin Timberlake song.

Analysis: Earnings outlook may be deteriorating rapidly

Earnings season is just over a month away, but the early signals are not comforting.

Canada Says No Decision Made Yet on Revising Uranium Policy

Canada is reviewing a policy that restricts foreign ownership of uranium mines, but there has been no decision on revising those rules at this time, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said on Friday.

Imports of Chinese Solar Components Hurting U.S., Finds ITC

U.S. International Trade Commissioners on Friday said there is a reasonable indication that the U.S. solar industry is being harmed by the alleged dumping of Chinese solar components.

Burning Bamboo Better Than Wood in Africa, Advocates Say

Efforts to have bamboo technology in Africa.

Brokers work on the trading floor of the Nigerian stock exchange in the commercial capital Lagos

Euro Zone Debt Crisis May Threaten African Economy

Gordhan said that the debt crisis in Europe is harming economies thousands of miles way.

Clinton's Myanmar Visit: Can Suu Kyi Work Magic After Election?

The initial signs from Myanmar, following U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's meeting with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and with the president Thein Sein, a former junta member, indicate a step in right direction.

At a celebrity-studded World AIDS Day event on Thursday, Obama challenged other nations to boost their commitments to fund treatment and called on China to "step up" as a major donor in the effort to expand access to AIDS drugs.

Obama Raises U.S. Goal on Fighting AIDS

President Barack Obama vowed to boost U.S. efforts to fight AIDS with a new target of providing treatment to 6 million people worldwide by 2013, up from an earlier goal of 4 million.

China's Nuclear Arsenal 'Many Times Larger' Than Previously Thought: Report [VIDEO]

A group of students at Georgetown University started this as a homework project, but after analyzing China's huge network of tunnels for storing missiles for as long as three years under their professor, a former top Pentagon official, they made the conclusion that China's nuclear arsenal may be many times larger than previously estimated.

A flyer advertising holiday job listings is seen at the North Metro Department of Labor Career Center in Atlanta

Jobless Rate Drops to 8.6 Percent, Hiring Picks Up

Employment growth picked up speed in November and the jobless rate dropped to a 2-1/2 year low of 8.6 percent, further evidence the economic recovery was gaining momentum.

Stock Futures Jump on Renewed Eurozone Hopes

Stock index futures rose sharply on Friday after a report the European Central Bank was gearing up to lend money to the International Monetary Fund in a bid to ease the Eurozone debt crisis.

Gold Bull Run to Last into 2012 - Analysts

The spectacular bull run in gold prices is unlikely to end soon, with bullion retaining its appeal in 2012 due to the uncertain global economy, analysts and industry officials said on Friday.

Stock futures gain on renewed European hopes

Stock index futures rose sharply on Friday as German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her strong support for the euro and after a report the European Central Bank was gearing up to lend money to the International Monetary Fund in a bid to ease a euro zone debt crisis.