Google's Android Pay Gains On Apple Pay In Australia With Bank Tie-Ups
Major banks and consumer companies have tied up with Google, giving it an edge over Apple in the lucrative mobile wallet business.
Japan, South Korea Say Coal Energy Plans Unchanged Despite Paris Climate Deal
Despite last week's Paris climate deal, the two countries are set to add over 60 new coal-based power plants over the next 10 years.
US Congress Unveils Fiscal Deal To Avoid Shutdown, End Oil Export Ban
Congressional leaders have agreed on a fiscal plan that would avoid a government shutdown and lift the 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports.
European Car Sales Spike In November, US Carmakers Gain As Volkswagen Flounders
U.S. automobile brands in Europe registered strong gains in November as Volkswagen continued to suffer due to subdued demand after the diesel emissions scandal.
Sanofi, Boehringer In Talks Over $25B Asset Swap
The proposed exchange would make French drugmaker Sanofi the market leader in the consumer healthcare division.
Human Rights Watch Report Details Plight Of Child Soldiers In South Sudan
A Human Rights Watch report highlights the plight of children conscripted into a war fed by a power struggle in the the world's youngest country.
Australia Housing Prices To Slump In 2016 As Investors Continue Exodus From Market: Report
Housing prices, which surged at double-digit growth rates across major Australian cities in the last two years are set to cool off, according to a report by a property search firm.
Pininfarina, Iconic Italian Car Design Firm, Purchased By India's Mahindra
The agreement ended months of speculation over the fate of the iconic Italian car designer, known for its work with Ferrari.
AstraZeneca-Acerta Talks: British Pharma Giant Confirms Bid For Cancer Drug Firm
The British drugmaker has shown interest in Acerta's anti cancer treatments, particularly an experimental drug called Acalabrutinib.
Shell-BG Group $70B Merger Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle As China Approves Deal
The $70 billion deal cleared its final regulatory hurdle Monday after Chinese regulators approved the tie-up.
Cheniere Energy Ousts CEO In Boardroom Battle As Icahn Influence Grows
The move comes four months after activist investor Carl Icahn announced an 8 percent stake and placed two lieutenants on the company's board.
US, Italy Push Libyan Factions To Sign UN-backed Political Deal
The U.N. has been negotiating for a year to get Libya's two rival governments and other parties to end their war and focus on curbing the influence of the Islamic State group.
Kim Jong Un’s Favorite Girl Band Abruptly Cancels Beijing Tour
Popularly known as the queens of North Korea's pop scene, the Moranbong Band gave no reason for the cancellation Saturday.
Saudi Arabia Elections: Woman Wins Municipal Council Seat In Landmark Polls
Salma bint Hizab al-Oteibi was elected Sunday to the council in Madrakah, an area in the city of Mecca, according to local media reports.
At Least 21 Dead, Dozens Injured In Russian Hospital Fire
Authorities believe that a wiring malfunction could have caused the tragedy that killed at 21 people and injured nearly two dozen.
Paris Climate Talks: Deal Unveiled, World Leaders Aim To Keep Temperature Rise 'Below 2C'
The landmark agreement was presented to delegates in Paris Saturday after negotiators worked overtime to iron out differences.
Donald Trump ‘A Disgrace,’ Tweets Billionaire Saudi Prince; Twitter War Ensues
The outspoken prince called on the Republican presidential hopeful to withdraw from the race after his anti-Muslim comments this week.
China Economy: Retail Sales, Factory Output Data Show Signs Of Revival In November
The country’s industrial production, retail sales and new-loans growth surpassed analysts' expectations in November.
Sumitomo Mitsui To Acquire GE’s Japan Lending Business For $4.6B
The deal, likely to be signed next week, comes months after GE sold its financial businesses in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. in a drive to become a "simpler" industrial business.
Dow, DuPont Approve $130B All-Stock Merger; Will Eventually Split Combined Company Into 3 Entities
The combined company, to be named DowDuPont, will eventually be split into three independent, publicly traded companies.
AIG Shakeup: Analysts Signal Caution As CFO Exits In Management Overhaul
CFO David Herzog was one of four executives to announce an exit Thursday amid mounting pressure from activist investors to streamline operations.
Japan Seeks To Exempt Food Items From Sales Tax Hike; Government Scrambles For Alternative Funding
The ruling coalition was close to a deal to exempt food items from a tax hike, leaving the government scrambling to cover the resultant revenue deficit.
Yum Brands Charts Out China Overhaul; S&P Cuts Bonds To Junk In Response To $6.2B Dividend Plan
The fast food giant offered investors $6.2 billion in special dividends and buybacks, a move that S&P said would require the company to take on higher debt.
EU Extends Restrictions On Chinese Solar Panel Manufacturers
The EU extended restrictions placed in 2013 on Chinese solar panel manufacturers due to complaints of "dumping" by local companies.
Merger And Acquisition Activity Hits Record High in 2015: Report
Global M&A activity rose as companies looked for tax havens and took advantage of cheap interest rates, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a research report.
China Pollution: Outdoor Activities Suspended In Beijing Schools On New Smog Alert
Beijing issued its second smog warning in less than a week as city dwellers expressed frustration over government inaction.
Russia-Turkey Crisis: Turkish Energy Projects With Russia Unharmed, Erdogan Says
The Turkish president vowed not to be affected by pressure from Russian sanctions after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet in November.
Miss USA Controversy: Univision Asks Court To Dismiss Donald Trump’s $500M 'Beyond Frivolous' Lawsuit
America's largest Spanish broadcaster filed its formal reply to the Republican presidential candidate's lawsuit, asking the court to dismiss the case.
French Foreign Minister Says Assad Departure Not Necessary For Syria Reform
The French foreign minister's remarks contrast with those of many Western leaders, who say the president must step down as part of any resolution of the Syrian conflict.
China Box Office Sales Jump 48% In 2015, Ticket Sales Cross $6B
Buoyed by films like the China-connected "Furious 7" and "Monster Hunt," annual movie-ticket sales in the country for the first time have crossed the $6 billion mark this year.