Smart Meter producer Echelon Corp. saw its shares spike as much as 40 percent early Monday after announcing a long-term deal to supply smart meters to the third largest utility in the United States, Duke Energy Corp. North American nations said they would build a capacity and infrastructure with the view to facilitate future cooperation in greenhouse gas emissions trading systems to fight climate change.
The United States, Canada and Mexico on Monday unveiled steps to accelerate the commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration technologies in North America during the two-day North American Leaders Summit, in Guadalajara, Mexico which concluded on Monday.
Leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada gather on Monday to present a united front to try to limit the spread of the H1N1 swine flu, but there is less unity on simmering trade issues.
Leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada -- also known as the three amigos -- begin a summit on Sunday in Mexico to talk about simmering trade issues and the threat of drug gangs.
LOS ANGELES - An expected surge in smart-phone sales could bode well for the iTunes music store's belated entry into Latin America.
North American business groups urged leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada on Friday to rein in buy local provisions they called a threat to free trade and economic growth.
Closing schools, stopping large gatherings and other such measures are unlikely to do much to prevent the spread of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, a team of experts predicted on Wednesday.
Iran has banned Iranians from performing the umra pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramadan to slow spread of swine flu in the country, a health ministry official said Thursday.
The United States can end the political crisis in Honduras in a few seconds and kick out politicians who led a coup in June, deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said on Tuesday.
The world's seas hold so many mysteries, most notably the massive inhabitants that overwhelm our senses; the odd-looking ones that make us scratch our heads; and the vividly-painted creatures that we can't stop staring at.
Apple Inc on Tuesday has finally landed its iTunes store in Mexico with a wide selection of Mexican, indie labels and international music.
Four earthquakes hit the coastlines of Baja California, at the Northwest of Mexico on Monday but no word of damage or injuries were immediately reported.
The results of Mexico's July elections, where President Felipe Calderon lost support in Congress, don't bode well for taking steps that will fix Mexico's economy, according to economist Rogelio Ramirez de la O.
The colossal water cistern set in a clearing in a hilly, heavily forested area can hold 25,000 liters of water — enough to irrigate a major food farm.
Southwest Airlines Co's bid for bankrupt Frontier Airlines could reignite growth at the airline, but questions remain about how smoothly the famously no-frills company can integrate the two carriers.
Rich nations must agree to large, measurable cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions, if the world is to set a framework to tackle global warming at U.N.-led talks in December, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday.
Microsoft Corp has started accepting submission of mobile phone software applications from registered developers.
RadioShack Corp reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on lower costs and improved sales of netbooks, prepaid wireless handsets and digital televisions, and the retailer's shares rose 4 percent.
Travelers seeking a bit of novelty on their journeys can study toilets from 2,500 BC or join a red-carpet duck parade, according to a list of top 10 weird attractions by travel review website IgoUgo.com.
The U.S. State, Justice and Treasury Departments launched a coordinated drive on Monday against Mexico's Gulf/Los Zetas drug cartel, including new indictments and an asset freeze.
I continued to sweat while the sun began to set over the coast of southern Mexico. Although nighttime was near, the sweltering heat refused to leave with the disappearing daylight.
Spanish language media company Univision Communications said on Friday a U.S. district court ruled in its favor in an Internet rights litigation case with rival Grupo Televisa.