Stock futures fall on Greece loan delay
Stock index futures fell on Monday after euro zone finance ministers postponed a final decision on extending emergency loans to debt-stricken Greece.
U.S Government: Hackers to face stricter sentences
In the wake of the revelation that both the U.S. Senate and CIA's websites were hacked, the White House has called for stricter sentences for any hacker caught breaking into a government's private computer networks.
China's Huawei unveils tablet to take on Apple, Samsung
China's Huawei Technologies unveiled a new tablet computer called the MediaPad on Monday that it hopes could take on market leaders Apple and Samsung Electronics.
OECD's Gurria sees no global double-dip slump
The world economy is slowing down due to a combination of factors such as the euro zone's debt problems and a weak U.S. housing sector, but it is not headed for a double-dip slump, the head of the OECD said on Monday.
Citi says Greek debt may be contagious
Greece's debt crisis may be contagious and poses one of the biggest risks to global financial markets alongside Middle East uprisings, Citigroup's Chief Risk Officer told Reuters.
World stocks hit by Greek loan delay
World stocks, the euro and crude prices fell on Monday and bond yields in heavily indebted euro zone countries jumped after the region's finance ministers delayed a final decision on extending emergency loans to Greece.
Sexy Tunisian tourism ads turn heads in Europe
Hard-pressed for liquidity, Tunisia's interim government, along with Cherif, are ready to shock Europe-- once the primary market for Tunisian tourism-- into returning to its sun-kissed Mediterranean beaches.
Moody's cuts nuclear operator Tepco rating to junk status
Moody's Investors Service cut its credit rating on Tokyo Electric Power Co to junk status on Monday and kept the operator of Japan's crippled nuclear power plant on review for possible further downgrade, citing uncertainty over the fate of its bailout plan.
Charlotte Bloomberg, mother of Mayor Bloomberg, dies at 102
Charlotte Bloomberg, the determined and hard working matriarch of the Bloomberg family and mother of Mayor Michael Bloomberg died today at the age of 102, the mayor said tonight.
Europe delays decision on Greece, presses Athens to act
Euro zone finance ministers kept up intense pressure on Greece on Monday, saying it had to approve tougher austerity measures before a final decision is made on a further 12 billion euros ($17 billion) in loans.
Greek aid delay hits world stocks
World stocks, the euro and crude prices fell on Monday and bond yields in heavily indebted euro zone countries jumped after the region's finance ministers delayed a final decision on extending emergency loans to Greece.
Japan more optimistic on economy, but trade disappoints
The Japanese government upgraded its view of the economy's performance and outlook for the first time in four months on Monday, but disappointing export data showed that the recovery from the March earthquake and tsunami would be anything but smooth.
ING eyes sale of car leasing unit, worth $5.7 billion
Dutch financial services group ING said on Monday it has put its car leasing business up for sale, in a deal Dutch media reported may be worth 4 billion euros ($5.7 billion).
David Blaine ready with another magical event after 4-year hiatus
It's better than anything that's ever been done, by me at least... It's the most original concept I've ever come up with. It's taken me four years to sort out.
Qatar kicks off air show with Boeing order
Airbus and Boeing were set to announce several billion dollars' worth of plane orders on Monday as industry heavyweight Qatar Airways leaped in to kickstart a rain-sodden opening to the Paris Air Show.
Netflix users anxious after recent hacks; website and services down
Users of Netflix have been complaining for the past few hours on Twitter about the discontinuation of its online services, which include the $7.99 a month streaming feature and the service to order DVDs.
Airbus A 350 XWB to jet set London-Tokyo in 2 hours
European aircraft maker Airbus will fly from London to Tokyo in flat two hours! Yes, you heard it right! It will take only two hours to fly from London to Tokyo and be virtually pollution free.
8 reasons why Chromebook OS is awkward
Google’s cloud-based Chromebook comes with a lot of promises as it has started to ship, but the Chrome OS vision leaves a lot to be desired in reality.
Adele advised to stop singing for one month
Adele, the Grammy award winner singer and song writer, has been advised by doctors to stop singing and talking for at least a month in order to recover from acute laryngitis.
Paris jinx grounds planes but deals soar
Airbus faced the unexpected and daunting task on Monday of delivering a marketing blow to rival Boeing and maintaining momentum for a revamped jet with its two flagship planes grounded at the Paris Air Show.
Exclusive: Embraer CEO sees risk from oil, euro zone
Strong oil prices and the euro zone crisis threaten to cut short the recovery of an increasingly competitive aircraft manufacturing industry, the head of Brazil's jet builder Embraer told Reuters on the eve of the Paris Air Show.
Panasonic forecasts 11 percent drop in full-year profit
Panasonic Corp on Monday forecast a 270 billion yen ($3.4 billion) operating profit for the year to March 2012, down 11 percent on the previous year as the effects of the devastating earthquake continued to weigh on the company's supply chain.
Japan Tsunami: From devastation to hope (Before & After Photos)
Three months have passed since the deadliest tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011. It was announced as the strongest ever in recorded history of geological disasters. Check out photos of Japan’s amazing recovery that took place after the catastrophic event.
ING in talks over sale of car lease unit: report
Dutch financial services group ING is negotiating the sale of its car leasing business in a deal potentially worth 4 billion euros ($5.7 billion), a Dutch newspaper reported on Monday.
Analysis: Resource firms bet on China boom, not Roubini gloom
Famed market bear Nouriel Roubini may be talking down China, but resource firms are betting billions that rapid urbanization and economic growth will soak up the country's massive infrastructure investment and prevent a hard landing.
Euro dips, stocks turn lower on Greece worries
The euro dipped on Monday and Asian stocks flipped back into the red after euro zone finance ministers delayed a final decision on extending emergency loans to debt-stricken Greece, dashing hopes for a quick solution to the political impasse.
DARPA solicits ideas for 100 year space ship study
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has released a request for Information (RFI) to solicit ideas and information to support its 100 Year Starship Study program.
Global Internet body to unleash domain names
The regulatory body that oversees Internet domain names voted on Monday to revamp the domain naming system for websites, allowing them to end with words like apple and orange instead of suffixes such as .com or .gov.
Football Transfer Rumours - Barcelona set to confirm Sanchez deal
According to reports from Spain, Barcelona are set to seal a deal for Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez, beating off competition from Manchester clubs, United and City.
Anthony Weiner doing better in polls after quitting
Anthony Weiner may not have to contemplate for long on life after resigning from Congress . It seems the entertainment industry has at least two jobs lined up for him , he just has to give his nod.