IBT Staff Reporter

South Korea said on Tuesday it was drawing up a cyber security master plan after a wave of hacking attacks against global agencies and companies but some other Asian governments appeared to have no blueprint for tackling the threat.

Best Buy Co Inc beat quarterly profit and sales estimates as strong demand for mobile phones, calling plans and tablets offset weakness in its TV business, and its shares rose more than 4 percent.

Retail sales fell in May for the first time in 11 months as receipts at auto dealers dropped sharply and other spending softened, suggesting economic activity continues to slow.

On Monday, the pop star seemed to be feeling a lot better as she took the stage for a Santa Monica Place show. The show was initially scheduled for Friday, but had to be rescheduled due to her hospitalization, according to a report by People.co

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Major economies, with the exception of the United States, are losing momentum as the outlook for growth worsens in European and developing countries, the OECD's leading indicator for April showed on Tuesday.

General Motors will invest $20 million in machinery and equipment for its Fairfax Assembly plant to add future technologies and improvements of the Buick LaCrosse including eAssist of a light electrification technology that will boost highway fuel economy by 25 percent over the current model.

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China pledged to not use force in its escalating conflict with Southeast Asian nations over the South China Sea, and has criticized the United States for involving itself in the imbroglio.

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress, released from prison on June 6 after serving time on a weapons charge, was quoted as saying he'd like to play for the New York Jets, and that Giants coach Tom Coughlin's controlling style is what caused him to rebel.

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 and honors the adoption of the flag of the United States. However, it's not a federal holiday.

Apple Inc will start selling its latest Macbook Air in late June with 380,000 units as the first shipment, Taiwan's Economic Daily said on Tuesday quoting industry sources.

Google and solar power company SolarCity formed a partnership to create a new $280 million fund designated for residential solar projects -- the largest of its kind in the United States.

Bachmann turns heads for more than her politics

Stocks in early trading on Tuesday after Chinese economic data drew investors into an equities market that has been through six weeks of sharp declines.

Ford Motor Co announced a big boost for its European plants with a plan that included investment of over 800 million euros ($1.2 billion) in Spain and the launch of two new models there.

Johan Santana felt soreness in this shoulder while throwing off the mound, David Wright is limited to core exercises until June 24 at the earliest, and Ike Davis has been told to stay off his left ankle until June 22.

British number one Andy Murray will hold a real hope of winning his first grand slam in the upcoming Wimbledon championships after coming out on top against Jo-Wolfried Tsonga in the final of the Aegon Championship at Queen's club.

Stocks were set to rise about 1 percent at the open on Tuesday after Chinese economic data drew investors into an equities market that has been through six weeks of sharp declines.

Angelia Jolie signed to be the new face of Luois Vuitton 'Core Value' campaign, photoshoot took place in Cambodia.

In this new feature in the International Business Times, Bob Morris provides a quick review of Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback's book from Harvard Business Review Press.

Commodities trader Glencore is not considering a bid for embattled miner ENRC, its chief executive said, dismissing reports of a takeover after it disappointed the market with its maiden first-quarter results.

An earless rabbit born near Japan’s crippled Fukushima plant has sparked panic that human babies in Japan may soon be born with mutations.

Can Apple iPhone 5 beat the new breed of transformers - Android phones which convert into a tablet and PC with the use of a dock - primarily Motorola Atrix.

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Best Buy Co Inc beat quarterly profit and sales estimates and backed its earnings outlook for the year, as strong demand for mobile phones, calling plans and tablets offset weakness in its TV business.

Stock index futures rose on Tuesday after economic data out of China drew investors into an equities market that had become oversold from a technical perspective after six weeks of sharp declines.

Whether you agree or not, Apple has unleased unlocked iPhone 4 this morning.Unlocked version of iPhone 4 are now listed on Apple's onlie store, with 16GB version availableat $649 and 32GB at $749, both white and black.

Air Canada has said it has contingency plans in place to maintain its full flight schedule, supported by hundreds of managers and non-union staff at nine major Canadian airports.