Wall Street 'Cleanup' Called Off; Protesters Cheer Apparent Victory
The owners of Lower Manhattan's Zuccotti Park, site of the Occupy Wall Street encampment, announced before dawn Friday they will postpone their scheduled cleanup of the area, possibly heading off a massive confrontation between protesters and police.
LIbyan NTC Tanks Pound Last Gaddafi Holdouts in Sirte
Libyan government forces brought more tanks into the city of Sirte Friday to try to break the last pocket of resistance by loyalists of ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi in his hometown.
George Soros: I'm not Funding Occupy Wall Street
George Soros says he isn't a financial backer of the Wall Street protests, despite speculation by critics including radio host Rush Limbaugh that the billionaire investor has helped fuel the anti-capitalist movement.
Oil Prices Dip on Lower Chinese Demand
Oil slipped Thursday, with Brent crude snapping a six-day rally, after trade data from China pointed to slower demand in the world's second-largest oil consumer.
Europe Awaits Italy Bond Sale; Markets Flat
Italy was set Thursday to test fragile investor confidence in the euro zone's ability to heal its debt problems, with a sale of bonds, while weaker Chinese trade data acted as a reminder of broader economic problems.
Libyans Celebrate Capture of Gadhafi Son in Sirte
Celebratory bursts of gunfire and fireworks lit up the skies over Tripoli early Thursday as word spread that Libyan government fighters had captured Moammar Gadhafi's son Mo'tassim in Sirte.
NTC Says It's Captured Gadhafi Son in Sirte
Libyan government fighters captured Moammar Gadhafi's son Mo'tassim in Sirte Wednesday after he tried to escape the battle-torn city in a car, the National Transitional Council said.
New Hampshire Threatens to Move Primary to December
New Hampshire is considering moving up its Republican primary to as early as Dec. 6 as states vie for more influence in picking the party's nominee for the 2012 presidential election, a senior state official said Wednesday.
Chinese Stocks Lead Bounce in Asian Markets
A rebound in Hong Kong and Shanghai shares helped lift most Asian stocks into positive territory Wednesday, but concerns that Europe's debt crisis has hurt confidence in the global economy and is weighing on corporate earnings limited gains.
Ukrainian Court Convicts Tymoshenko, Gives Her 7 Years
A Ukrainian court Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to seven years in prison for abuse of office in relation to a 2009 gas deal with Russia.
Perry Needs Strong Debate Tuesday to Salvage Campaign
Rick Perry hopes to end a string of poor performances and Mitt Romney looks to consolidate his newly regained front-runner status at a Republican presidential debate Tuesday evening.
European Shares Slip Before Key Slovak Vote on Rescue
European shares fell in early trading Tuesday, snapping a four-day rally, in cautious trading ahead of a vote in Slovakia to extend the region's rescue fund.
N.Y. Official Fears Loss of 10,000 Finance Jobs: Report
New York City's securities industry could lose nearly 10,000 jobs by the end of 2012, according to a report by New York state's comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Euro Jumps on Franco-German Rescue Promise
The euro rose to its highest in more than a week versus the dollar Monday, supported by a renewed German and French pledge to unveil a comprehensive plan by the end of the month to rescue the region from a sovereign debt crisis.
NTC Forces Claim Advance into Heart of Sirte
Libyan transitional government forces attacked Muammar Gaddafi's security headquarters in the center of his hometown of Sirte Monday, hoping that once the buildings had been captured the fight for the city would be won.
Sarkozy, Merkel Agree to Forge Euro Rescue Plan
The leaders of Germany and France have promised to unveil new measures to solve the euro zone's debt crisis by the end of the month, as international pressure builds for bold steps from Europe to avert an economic backlash of global proportions.
Feds Demanded E-Mail Contacts of WikiLeaks Activist: Report
The U.S. government obtained secret court orders to force Google and a small Internet provider to hand over information from e-mail accounts of a WikiLeaks volunteer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Polish Premier Wins Re-Election; Markets Pleased
Donald Tusk will be the first Polish prime minister since the fall of communism more than two decades ago to rule for a second consecutive term after his center-right Civic Platform trounced rivals in an election, cheering the markets.
Obama Chides Banks, Taps Anger Over Wall Street
President Barack Obama launched an onslaught against banks and Republicans this for working to block financial reform, using a populist tone amid public anger over Wall Street practices.
UAW Calls Chrysler Meeting as Contract Talks Resume
The United Auto Workers union has summoned local officials representing some 26,000 Chrysler Group LLC workers to Detroit as contract talks with the No. 3 U.S. automaker near a turning point.
Email Raises Fresh Questions on Solyndra Loan Guarantee
An Obama administration appointee at the U.S. Energy Department pressed White House analysts to sign off on a $535 million loan guarantee for Solyndra LLC even though his wife worked for the failed solar-panel maker's law firm.
Liberian President, 2 Other Women Win Peace Prize
Three women who have campaigned for rights and an end to violence in Liberia and Yemen, including Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday, the head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
Gold Set for Big Weekly Gain
Gold headed for its biggest weekly gain in a month Friday as equities regained strength after fresh European efforts to resolve the debt crisis eased worries about a global recession, while purchases from jewelers offered additional support.
Asian Stocks Rise on Hopes for Europe, U.S.
Asian shares rose Thursday as optimism over Europe's efforts to aid the euro zone's financial sector and U.S. data suggesting the economy could avoid recession spurred short-covering and value-hunting.
Israeli Diplomat Fired for Leaking Concerns About U.S. Ties
Israel has dismissed its deputy ambassador in Washington over a leak to the media about secret discussions involving the United States, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
Democrat Wins West Virginia Governor's Race
Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin held on for a slim victory in a special election for governor of West Virginia Tuesday, narrowly preventing a third state special election embarrassment for President Barack Obama.
Amanda Knox Pleads for her Freedom, Denies Killing Roommate
American student Amanda Knox made a tearful plea to an Italian court Monday to be acquitted of murdering her British roommate during a brutal erotic game, saying she was paying with her life for a crime she did not commit.
U.S. Issues Travel Alert in the Wake of al-Awlaki's Death
The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert on Saturday warning of the possibility of anti-American attacks in response to the killing of two top al-Qaida members.
Saleh Sets New Obstacles to Giving up Rule of Yemen
Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh said in an interview published Friday that he will only step down if his leading rivals do not take over, a stance that could further hinder a long-stalled deal to ease him out of power.
European Stocks Set for Worst Quarter Since 2008
European stock index futures fell Friday, putting shares there firmly on course to post their biggest quarterly decline since the months following the collapse of Lehman Brothers three years ago.
