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Number of Chinese Billionaires Doubles in Only 2 Years

China now has 271 U.S.-dollar billionaires, up from 189 in 2010.

Instant view: German court rejects anti-euro bailout lawsuits

Germany's Constitutional Court rejected on Wednesday a series of lawsuits aimed at blocking German participation in bailout packages for Greece and other euro zone countries, but said parliament must have a bigger say in future rescues.

Meet Alex Jones and the Controversial Cast of 'Strictly Come Dancing' [VIDEO]

No Chaz Bono equivalent, but SCD had a same-sex dancing couple in 2010

U.S. Ranks Down to Fifth Position in Global Competitiveness: WEF Report

The United States now ranks fifth, overtaken by Sweden and Singapore in the 2011-2012 rankings of the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness report, released on Wednesday.

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Buddy Holly tribute album lacks spark

Buddy Holly never lived to see his 23rd birthday, but that isn't stopping anyone from celebrating his 75th this week, with the rather belated installation of a star on Hollywood Boulevard and the release of yet another all-star tribute. Maybe now he'll finally be recognized by the youth of America for something other than stealing Elvis Costello's look, right?

10 Best Universities in the World

QS, an English educational consulting firm, used a number of requirements to rank the schools, including academic reputation, which accounts for 40 percent of a total score, employer review, the number of foreign students and faculty, and the faculty-to-student ratio.

KPN says wins new Dutch customers from DigiNotar

Dutch telecoms firm KPN said on Tuesday its IT unit, Getronics, has won new business from customers after hackers stole security certificates from Dutch IT firm DigiNotar, a business rival.

England 1 - Wales 0: Ashley Young Scores at Wembley (Euro 2012)

Fabio Capello's squad moves even closer to qualification.

England - Wales Halftime Report: Ashley Young Scores for Three Lions, 1-0

Young gives England the 1-0 lead.

England - Wales Live Coverage: Euro 2012 Qualifier (September 6, 2011)

Fabio Capello's squad is moving closer to qualification.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

U.S. Stocks Sharply Down on Economic Worries, Euro Zone Debt

In a flight to safety, the 10-Year Treasury yield has fallen below 2.00 percent, while gold futures are slightly higher.

UK regulator warns of potential 4G auction delay

Regulator Ofcom said the auction of Britain's next-generation 4G mobile phone spectrum could be pushed back at least three months to the second quarter of 2012, as it grapples with complex technical and legal issues.

Service sector growth picks up in August: ISM

The pace of expansion in the services sector unexpectedly accelerated in August, snapping a three-month streak of slower growth, according to an industry report released on Tuesday.

Equity hedgies sweat on returns after choppy summer

Many jittery hedge funds are clinging to core stock holdings in the hope that a rebound in equity markets in the final four months of the year will save the $2 trillion industry from its second calendar year of losses in just four years.

Wall St to drop at open on renewed European fears

Stocks were poised to fall sharply at the open on Tuesday on fears the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis was worsening and the U.S. economy was slipping back into a recession.

LIVE COVERAGE England - Wales: EURO 2012 Qualifier at Wembley (September 6, 2011)

England is expected to pull off the victory against Wales.

Top 5 Phones That Could End Samsung Galaxy S2's Dominance

Samsung is facing too much of competition from other Android smartphone makers. The most-awaited Samsung's flagship Galaxy S2 has made it to the United States, quelling anticipation, but some contenders are there to spoil its party.

Hackers Issue Fake Security Certificates for CIA, MI6 Web Sites

The fraudulent Web security certificates issued by hacked DigiNotar, allowing the hackers access to the data and passwords of Google sites, had not only hit social networking site Facebook and micro blogging site Twitter, but also the U.S. and the UK secret service agencies - CIA and MI6.

Kofax Plans for IPO in U.S.

Kofax Plc's management confirmed that the board is planning for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States at some stage in the future with plans to maintain a dual listing between the United Kingdom and the U.S.

W. Bank's Zoellick says double-dip recession unlikely

The global economy is unlikely to fall back into recession but there are risks, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Tuesday.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Enliven UK Charity Ball (PHOTOS)

The newly wed Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife, Princess Charlene, attended a charity event in Leeds, northern England on Sunday, where they not only appeared together arm-in-arm, but also outshined everyone around.

Singer Tito Jackson arrives at the launch party for "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" reality show in Hollywood, California

David Gest, Jacksons Plan Tribute Tour to Michael

Producer David Gest, Tito Jackson and others close to Michael Jackson on Monday unveiled a singing and spoken-word tribute tour to the late King of Pop.

England - Wales: Prediction and Preview for Tuesday's Match at Wembley (September 6, 2011)

Fabio Capello will play Scott Parker and Gareth Barry.

Former News Corp executives to face hacking committee

Four former executives from News Corp's UK newspaper arm will appear before a powerful parliamentary committee on Tuesday in the ongoing hunt to establish who knew what about phone hacking and whether James Murdoch did enough to uncover the scandal.

Brazil Defeats Ghana in a 1-0 Friendly Match at Craven Cottage

Brazil manages only one goal against Ghana in London.

G7 to seek ways to prop up global growth: source

Group of Seven financial leaders, worried about risks to global growth, are likely to agree this week to keep monetary policy accommodative, slow fiscal consolidation in countries where that is possible and implement structural reforms, a G7 source said.