Mired in scandal, tycoon presses bid to run Hong Kong
Tycoon Henry Tang threw his hat into the ring to become Hong Kong's next leader on Monday, defying growing calls to quit amid a scandal over an illegally built luxury den under a swimming pool.
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The price of gasoline in the U.S. is expected to hit $4.00 by summer, and could potentially spike even further. Much of this has to do to with events in other parts of the world.
'Downton Abbey' Season 3 Spoilers: 5 Things to Know About PBS Show's Next Season
Downton Abbey may have just aired its second season finale in the U.K., but fans of the PBS Masterpiece show are already eager to get whatever season three spoilers they can. Here's everything we know so far, from the future of John Bates to Cora's American relatives and the WWII focus of the third season.
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Crude Oil Prices Rise as Iran Halts UK and France Exports
Crude oil prices jumped in European trade Monday after Iran said it halted oil exports to the UK and France in reply to the European Union's economic sanctions over its disputed nuclear program.
UN Inspectors Arrive for Nuclear Talks as Iran Halts Oil Sales to UK, France
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived in Tehran on Monday for talks on the disputed nuclear program of Iran, a day after the Islamic country responded defiantly to tightened EU sanctions by halting oil sales to British and French companies.
Iran Suspends Oil Exports to U.K. and France; Israel Urged not to Attack as Crisis Intensifies
Iran has ceased oil exports to the UK and France in reply to European Union's decision to ban purchases of Iranian crude that were planned to begin in July.
Wal-Mart increases stake in Chinese e-commerce firm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Monday it has reached an agreement to raise its stake in a Chinese e-commerce firm, Yihaodian, to around 51 percent as the world's largest retailer aims to boost its presence in China's fast growing consumer market.
Asian Markets Buoyed by China Easing, Greece Hopes
Markets jumped Monday as policy easing by China and prospects for Greece to clinch a second bailout fund buoyed investor appetite for riskier assets, sending U.S. crude up nearly $2 a barrel and Asian shares up nearly 1 percent.
Election of Saleh's Successor to Mark New Chapter in Yemen
After a year of protests, diplomatic wrangling and an assassination attempt, Yemenis will draw a line under Ali Abdullah Saleh's three-decade rule Tuesday by voting in an uncontested election to install his deputy as president.
IAEA Team Heads to Iran for Talks on Nuclear Program
U.N. nuclear inspectors headed to Iran Sunday for talks aimed at getting Tehran to start addressing their mounting concerns that it may be seeking to develop atomic bombs.
Syrian Regime Mobilizes to Stifle Protest in Damascus
Police and regime militia patrols fanned out in Damascus' Mezze district Sunday to prevent a repeat of protests against President Bashar al-Assad that have threatened his grip on the capital, opposition activists said.
Syrian Security Forces Tighten the Screws on Damascus
Police and militia patrols fanned out in the Syrian capital's Mezze district on Sunday to prevent a repeat of protests against President Bashar al-Assad that have threatened his grip on Damascus, opposition activists said.
Vitali Klitschko Outpoints Dereck Chisora to Retain WBC Crown
Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko comfortably retained his WBC heavyweight title on Saturday, scoring a unanimous points decision over Briton Dereck Chisora in Munich's Olympic Hall to ensure his family maintained a global stranglehold on the division.
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Michael Fassbender: Why He Can't Find Love
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Briton Jailed for 'Extensive' Facebook Hack
A British student, who hacked into Facebook's internal network risking disastrous consequences for the website, was jailed for eight months on Friday in what prosecutors described as the most serious case of its kind they had seen.
Facebook Hacker Jailed; Prosecutors Describes It as Most Serious Case
A British student, who hacked into Facebook's internal network risking disastrous consequences for the website, was jailed for eight months on Friday in what prosecutors described as the most serious case of its kind they had seen.
Japanese Emperor Undergoes Successful Heart Bypass
Japan's Emperor Akihito underwent on Saturday a successful heart bypass operation and doctors said they hoped he would be able to resume the normal lifestyle he wished for.
Iran’s Nuclear Program Could Provoke New 'Cold War:' Hague
Hague claimed that London has urged the Israelis not to launch such a strike.
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Iran's Nuclear Push May Pull Region into Arms Race: UK Diplomat
Iran is clearly trying to develop nuclear-weapons capability -- and if it succeeds, then it will set off a dangerous round of nuclear proliferation across the Middle East -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague said in an interview published on Saturday.
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Global Economic Outlook Improves a Bit: IHS
While threats that could pull down global economy are never far away, recent data depict a brightening outlook according to IHS, a global business and economic information provider.
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