Russia says will respond to U.S. steps on Sergei Magnitsky
U.S. visa restrictions on Russian officials linked to the death of hedge fund lawyer Sergei Magnitsky could become a "serious irritant" in bilateral relations and provoke a response from Moscow, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Health Officials Warn of Soaring Hepatitis Rates Around the World
Public health officials say roughly 130 million injection drug users worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, according to a study published online by World Health Organization said on Tuesday in The Lancet, which coincides with 'World Hepatitis Day.'
NASA: Juno Spacecraft in for a Long Journey to Jupiter [PHOTOS]
NASA's Juno Spacecraft was secured to its rocket on Wednesday morning, ready to embark on its journey to Jupiter.
Electric Musical Carnival Disintegrates to Riot [PHOTOS]
Here are some photos of the uproar in Los Angeles, Wednesday night and past photos from the Las Vegas event.
Google+ Growth Slows as SEO Gamers Surface
Having seen a 238 percent rise in U.S. visits in the week ended July 16, Google+ saw U.S. traffic fall around three percent the following week, Bloomberg reported. Meanwhile, sites offering "+1 for pay" rankings have already sprouted up, offering to help site owners game Google's rating and promotion system. Records also show that users now make fewer and shorter visits to the new social network.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Finally has a Match in Worldphone Motorola Photon
A comparison between Android superphones Samsung Galaxy S 2 and Motorola Photon.
James Murdoch faces BSkyB board, doubts about role
James Murdoch looks set to survive a board meeting of BSkyB on Thursday even as questions multiply from other quarters over whether his role in a phone-hacking scandal leave him a fit chairman of the satellite broadcaster.
Exxon, Shell use soaring profits to buy output growth
Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and other big oil groups reported higher profits on Thursday thanks to high crude prices and showed the only way to combat falling output was by reinvesting the cash in acquisitions and new ventures.
June pending home sales rise 2.4 percent: NAR
Pending sales of existing U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in June from May and rose sharply from a year ago, data from a real estate trade group showed on Thursday.
Bank trading slump to spark more job losses
Tens of thousands of European bankers are losing their jobs in a deep trading slump that has been compounded by regulatory curbs on excessive risk -- and many more will be out of work before Christmas.
33% of Nose Job Patients Suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Study
A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that patients who complain about the size or shape of their noses often have signs of mental illness. The study found that one in three people seeking rhinoplasty show signs of body dysmorphic disorder.
U.S. "running on fumes" if no debt limit deal: White House
The United States will be "running on fumes" if its debt limit is not raised by August 2, the White House said on Wednesday, as it sought to kill talk that this was not a real deadline to strike a deficit deal.
Bank CEOs Warn Of 'Grave' Consequences If No Debt Deal
Chief executives from the nation's largest financial firms on Thursday pressured the White House and Congress to reach a deal on the debt ceiling and deficit reduction, saying the consequences of inaction "would be very grave."
Japan's tech companies face weak TV demand, keep forecasts
Japan's top consumer electronic firms recovered faster than expected from March's earthquake, allowing most of them to maintain full-year profit forecasts despite a weakening TV market and concerns about the outlook for the global economy.
Credit Suisse cuts 2,000 jobs as poor trading hurts results
Swiss bank Credit Suisse is cutting about 2,000 jobs after weak trading activity and the strong Swiss franc hit second-quarter results.
Thomson Reuters reports tepid growth for key unit
Thomson Reuters Corp reported sluggish growth in its Markets division, as the company struggles to accelerate adoption of its new Eikon flagship desktop for financial professionals.
Bank CEOs warn grave consequences if no debt deal
Chief executives from the nation's largest financial firms on Thursday pressured the White House and Congress to reach a deal on the debt ceiling and deficit reduction, saying the consequences of inaction would be very grave.
Exxon profit up 41 percent, misses Street
Exxon Mobil Corp, the world's largest publicly traded oil company, reported a higher quarterly profit that missed Wall Street estimates as its international refining business and output fell short.
Britney Spears, "Flattered" by "Till The World Ends" VMA Nominations [VIDEO]
Britney Spears is "flattered" to be nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards.
Slow Moving Tropical Storm Whirlwind Kills 27 in Philippines (PHOTOS)
A tropical storm moving through the Philippines on Wednesday has killed 27 people and left more than 60 injured or missing, according to a government disaster response agency.
Jobless claims fall below 400,000
The number of Americans claiming new unemployment benefits last week dropped below the 400,000 level for the first time since early April, a hopeful sign for the economy which has struggled to regain momentum.
Nintendo sees lowest profit in 27 years, slashes 3DS price
Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd posted its first-ever quarterly operating loss, cut the price of its 3DS handheld game player and slashed its full-year profit forecast far below market expectations, hit by sluggish sales and a strong yen.
Steve Carell says 'The Office' Replacement Leaves Him Confident of Show's Success
Carell is confident that the show has made a great choice and addition to the cast. "I was always just one part of the ensemble," Carell said, "and I know in the future the show is going to be great. The only hard part for me is that I will miss seeing all my friends."
Study: Cell Phones Pose No Brain Cancer Risk in Teens
A recent study published in the July issue of The National Cancer Institute's journal found that children and teens who use cell phones are not at an increased risk of brain cancer compared to their peers who do not use cell phones.
Republican debt plan faces close vote in Congress
A bill to cut the deficit faced a nail-bitingly close vote in Congress on Thursday as the top Republican lawmaker sought to quell an internal revolt and push his plan to avoid a ruinous default.
Alibaba launches smartphone running its Cloud OS
Alibaba Group launched its first self-developed mobile operating system and smartphone on Thursday in a bid to capture a slice of China's rapidly growing mobile Internet market.
Japan's tech firms face weak TV demand, keep forecasts
Japan's top consumer electronic firms recovered faster than expected from the March earthquake, keeping their full-year profit forecasts despite a weakening TV market and worries about the outlook for the global economy.
TSX plunges to July low on U.S. debt deadlock
Toronto's main stock index plunged more than 2 percent on Wednesday to its lowest point this month as weak U.S. data and a looming deadline for raising the U.S. debt ceiling sent investors searching for safety.
Tyco profit beats estimates
Conglomerate Tyco International Ltd's quarterly profit beat Wall Street forecasts on Thursday amid sharply higher earnings in its security business, which were boosted by the acquisition of Broadview.
Air Canada plane returns safely to Sydney after smoke
An Air Canada plane bound for Vancouver was forced to dump fuel and return to Sydney on Thursday after crew reported smoke coming from an oven in the galley, the airline said.