Mobile entertainment seeking players and payment
For the millions of people who spend hours glued to their computer screens chatting on social networks came the good news this year that they could finally get out more often.
U.S. accuses six in $140 million trans-Atlantic scheme
Six employees of Wall Street retail brokerage Sky Capital ran a $140 million transatlantic boiler room to defraud investors in the United States and Britain, authorities charged on Wednesday.
Diary of July 8 G8 summit in Italy
The first day of the meeting will group the leaders of the Group of Eight -- United States, Britain, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, Canada and Japan -- plus European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and current EU president Sweden.
G8 focuses on economic recovery first, cost later
Global economic recovery is not yet guaranteed and governments will worry about the bill for heavy stimulus spending once it has succeeded, world leaders are set to say at a summit in Italy.
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Forex Daily Commentary - 08/07/2009
The Australian Dollar opens lower on Wednesday at 0.7886. The local unit moved towards US80 cents late on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left rates on hold at 3.00 per cent in a decision that was more predictable than an NRL off-field incident.
China vows severe punishment for the mob
Chinese officials on Tuesday vowed severe punishment for the mob in the deadliest riot since New China was founded in 1949, while international organizations urged restraint in China.
G8 struggles to persuade China, India on climate
Rich nations sought to persuade China and India on Tuesday to agree to a goal of halving world greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at a summit of major economies in Italy later this week.
EU ministers, regulators eye bank rules
European Union ministers and regulators sought Tuesday to minimize boom-and bust economic cycles by agreeing to make capital rules more flexible and ensuring banks have enough cash to ride out a crisis.
G8 Summit to open in Italy, Programme ready on line
The 35th G8 summit will be held in L'Aquila, Italy from 8 to 10 July. Leaders from the G8 rich nations and the major developing countries will together discuss the most important global economic and political issues.
G20 review finds protest tactics inadequate
The police's public order tactics are inadequate, a review into April's G20 protests in London concluded on Tuesday, although it said the operation itself had been highly effective.
G8 plus G5 agree to end Doha in 2010
G8 leaders plus Brazil, India, China, Mexico and South Africa will agree at a summit on Thursday to conclude the Doha round of world trade talks successfully in 2010, according to a draft communique seen by Reuters.
Telefonica wins exclusive European Palm Pre deals
Telefonica's O2 and Movistar have won exclusive deals to sell Palm's new Pre smartphone -- regarded as the closest rival to Apple's iPhone -- in Britain, Ireland, Germany and Spain.
O2, Movistar win exclusive European Palm Pre deals
Telefonica's O2 and Movistar have won exclusive deals to sell Palm's new Pre smartphone -- regarded as the closest rival to Apple's iPhone -- in Britain, Ireland, Germany and Spain.
Khamenei warns West not to interfere in Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Western countries on Monday against interfering in Iranian affairs after its disputed presidential election, state television reported.
Faces to the Coal – The Work of Inspiring Leadership
Don McCullough shares a story of hope and encouragement from his writing, Walking from the American Dream, about Winston Churchill.
British spy chief's cover blown on Facebook
The wife of the new head of Britain's spy agency has posted pictures of her husband, family and friends on Internet networking site Facebook, details which could compromise security, a newspaper said on Sunday.
Oil falls towards $64 on economic gloom
Oil fell to a five-week low near $64 a barrel on Monday, pressured by doubts over the prospects of an early global economic recovery and a firmer dollar.
Madonna Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson with Dance Medley (Video)
On Saturday, Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson at O2 Arena in the U.K, with one of her dancers dressed as the late artist performing to a medley of Jackson hits.
Anti-G8 demonstrators clash with police in Italy
Anti-G8 demonstrators clashed briefly with Italian police on Saturday in the first big protest ahead of next week's summit of the world's richest nations.
North Korea defies U.S. with new missile launches
North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles on Saturday, South Korea's defense ministry said, in an act of defiance toward the United States on its Independence Day that further stoked regional tensions.
EU's Iran Dilemma
How will the EU deal with this diplomatic dilemma?
China wind companies poised for green policy boost
China's ambitious plan to increase wind power capacity could attract up to $150 billion in investment, but Beijing will have to get serious about revamping regulations and building much needed infrastructure.
Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments
Austrian fund manager Sonja Kohn did not receive any kickbacks from Bernard Madoff to steer Bank Medici customer funds to the swindler's investment business, a Medici lawyer said on Friday.
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Novo Nordisk says Victoza cleared for EU market
Danish pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza, a key driver for future sales, has won European Commission approval for marketing across the European Union, the company said on Friday.
Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial
A powerful Iranian cleric warned on Friday that detained British embassy staff would face trial for their alleged role in post-election unrest, and EU countries summoned Iranian envoys to protest against the detentions.
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