European markets rose Thursday as investor confidence was lifted by hopes that China will announce stimulus measures to boost the economic condition and regain the growth momentum.
The Bank of Japan Thursday kept its key policy rate unchanged and refrained from announcing any monetary easing measures citing that the country's economy is picking up moderately.
Most of the Asian markets rose Thursday as hopes for monetary easing measures to be announced by China grew following reports that the country's inflation slowed down in July compared to the previous month.
Many Americans were saddened and dismayed yesterday to read that McDonald's in Philippines offers curly French fries called "Twister Fries" at the fast food chain nicknamed "McDo." But that's not the only unique menu item in the world at fast food chains abroad. Whether or not these unique menu items will ever make it across seas to the U.S. is a mystery many fast food lovers wonder, but in the meantime, check out photos of menu items unavailable in America.
Asian stock markets advanced for the third straight session on Wednesday as sentiment continued to improve on hopes that the major central banks around the world will soon announce new round of stimulus measures to spur economic growth.
Most of the Asian markets rose Wednesday as investor confidence continued to be lifted by hopes that the European Central Bank will take actions to reduce the debt pressure faced by Spain and Italy.
Asian shares rose to a three-month high Wednesday, supported by expectations that policymakers will soon decisively address the euro zone fiscal crisis and declining global growth.
Neymar led Brazil to the gold-medal match in men's soccer.
Alex Morgan may be the most famous American female athlete at the 2012 Olympics. Here are some pictures of the soccer star.
Watch highlights and read a full account of the Olympic semifinal between Mexico and Japan at Wembley.
There have been few better ways to track the pessimism surrounding the China slowdown story than the declining value of shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment.
Watch live coverage of Mexico vs. Japan in the semifinal of the men's Olympic soccer semifinal, plus a full preview and prediction.
Asian stock markets advanced Tuesday on renewed hopes that the European Central Bank (ECB) will shortly take policy action to lower the peripheral bond yields of struggling nations such as Italy and Spain.
Most of the Asian markets rose Tuesday as investor sentiment turned positive amid hopes that Germany will step up measures to alleviate the debt burden lingering over the euro zone.
Alex Morgan's header in the final moments of overtime led the U.S. past Canada in the semifinal in Old Trafford.
Alex Morgan scored the game-winning shot in the dying moments of overtime.
Fiery Sirius XM radio host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo barked Monday at U.S. Olympic women's soccer goalie Hope Solo, saying on Twitter she should "shut up" as the Americans faced Canada at the 2012 London Games.
As Japan struggles to define its approach to nuclear power after Fukushima, today's Hiroshima anniversary recalls just how risky nuclear technology can be.
U.S. judo competitor Nick Delpopolo was disqualified at the 2012 Olympics in London after the 23-year-old reportedly tested positive for THC, a substance found in marijuana, during a drug test.
Asian stock markets rallied Monday as better-than-expected jobs data from the U.S. and optimism at European action to boost the faltering regional economy buoyed sentiment.
Asian markets rose Monday after the encouraging news from the U.S. that the economy was regaining momentum to a certain extent and that Greece was showing improvement in complying with bailout requirements.
The latest episode of "True Blood" has managed to build up even more drama while taking care of some unfinished business. With four episodes left of the fifth season of HBO's hit drama, here are seven key moments from episode nine, "Everybody Wants to Rule The World."
