India vs. South Africa Match Drives More than 1.4 Million Visitors to ESPNCricInfo.com in India
A study shows that the cricket World cup caused a surge in visitation to cricket sites in India as fans went online for the latest results and match updates. Sites reached their highest volume of traffic for the month during the week ending March 13, with 16.4 percent of India's online population visiting ESPNCricInfo.com and 13.4 percent of web users visiting Yahoo! Cricket.
Oil slips nearer $115 as Libyan rebels make gains
Oil retreated on Monday with Brent slipping to around $115 after Libyan rebels regained control of key oil towns, and unrest over the weekend was limited to minor crude exporters Syria and Yemen.
Apple's iOS 5 launch delay a sign of upcoming cloud-integrated iPhones, iPads and iPods
Apple is due to delay the launch of its much awaited cloud-integrated iteration of iOS 5 which, if Apple followed its tradition, would have been launched this spring.
IAEA says Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster 'Far From The end'
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano said Saturday that Japan was ''still far from the end of the accident'' that hit a nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture, according to a report by the New York Times.
Forces pound protesters in Syria amid hopes of the lifting of emergency law
Even as the reports of Syrian forces pounding protesters in coastal Latakia poured in, hopes have emerged that President Bashar al-Assad may mull lifting the half century-old emergency law.
Are British inventions at risk from Chinese students?
Noted English industrial designer, Sir James Dyson has accused a section of Chinese students studying in the United Kingdom of infiltrating universities in order to steal intellectual property and technology inventions.
Wal-Mart to reopen 12 quake-hit stores in Japan
Wal-Mart Stores Inc will re-open 12 of its Seiyu stores in Japan which were affected by the earthquake, and is hoping to open the remaining 12 impacted stores as soon as possible, a spokesman for the U.S.-based retailer said.
Glencore to seek HK IPO approval this week: sources
Glencore , the global commodities trading giant, is set to appear before the listing committee of the Hong Kong stock exchange this week, the strongest sign yet it will go ahead with a roughly $10 billion IPO, two sources with direct knowledge of the plans told Reuters on Monday.
IAEA says situation at Fukushima nuclear plant is 'very serious' (OFFICIAL UPDATE)
The situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant remains very serious, the International Energy Agency said on Monday.
Europe eyes new rules for motorbike safety and environmental performance
Europe would benefit from proposed new rules for motorbike safety and environmental performance, but the industry's capacity to adapt will need to be taken into account, according to views expressed at a hearing in the European Parliament last week.
Oil slides below $115 as Libyan rebels make gains
Oil retreated on Monday with Brent slipping below $115 after Libyan rebels regained control of key oil towns, and unrest over the weekend was limited to minor crude exporters Syria and Yemen.
German elections weigh on euro
The euro weakened on Monday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives were routed in elections in a key state, while world shares eased back from their recent rally.
Caterpillar CEO warns of discomfort with Illinois
The chief executive of Caterpillar Inc has warned the governor of Illinois that state spending and an unfavorable business climate could undermine the competitiveness of Illinois-based companies.
Nikkei slips as nuclear and supply concerns sour mood
The Nikkei average fell on Monday after weekend reports of soaring radiation levels at a damaged nuclear plant, adding to investors' worries over disrupted supply chains and power cuts already biting into corporate earnings after Japan's earthquake and tsunami.
Manchester United midfielder Hargreaves suffers further injury setback
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has suffered a fresh set back in his hopes of playing for Manchester United again after damaging his shoulder in a training session.
Euro slips after German election, stocks ease
The euro slipped on Monday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives were routed in elections in a key state, while Asian shares fell as turmoil in the Middle East and Japan's nuclear crisis left investors with little appetite for riskier assets.
Actresses who played Superman's Lois Lane over the years [PHOTOS]
Amy Adams grabs role of Lois Lane in 'Superman: Man of Steel' in a casting choice that has been received well as the actress joins a list of remarkable actresses who played the role over the years. Start the slideshow to see photos:
Warner Bros to rent 5 more movies on Facebook
U.S. film studio Warner Brothers said it would offer five additional movies for rent on social networking website Facebook, a further sign of intensifying competition in renting out movies on the Internet.
Brent steady above $115
Oil was steady on Monday with Brent stabilizing above $115 as investors looked to Middle East geopolitics to maintain near-record long speculative positions, while flaring unrest over the weekend was limited to minor crude exporters Syria and Yemen.
Facebook in talks to hire Obama ex-aide Gibbs: report
Facebook, the social networking giant, is seeking to hire former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs for a senior post, The New York Times reported.
America’s Hottest Business Brands
Apple with its ground-breaking iPad hogs the show, but several other brands too have proved their mettle in terms of the value that they provide to SMB owners and managers.
Elpida says expects no supply interruptions following quake
Japanese chipmaker Elpida Memory Inc said on Monday it expected no interruptions to its product supply following the catastrophic March 11 earthquake and tsunami, which triggered a nuclear safety crisis and rolling power blackouts.
Brent steady near $116; Middle East unrest in focus
Oil was steady on Monday with Brent stabilizing near $116 as investors looked to geopolitical factors to maintain near-record long speculative positions, while flaring unrest over the weekend was limited to minor crude exporters Syria and Yemen.
Federer equals Sampras' victory record in Miami
World number three Roger Federer beat Radek Stepanek in the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami and thereby equaled Pete Sampras' total of career singles victories.
Brent steady near $116 as investors eye geopolitical factors
Oil was steady on Monday with Brent stabilizing near $116 as investors looked to geopolitical factors to maintain near-record long speculative positions, while flaring unrest over the weekend was limited to minor crude exporters Syria and Yemen.
Brazil defends economic policy; IMF stresses basics
Brazil on Sunday defended its unorthodox strategies to cool its economy as the International Monetary Fund cautioned Latin America not to forget its basic tool for fighting inflation: the cost of money.
Fed's Bullard: may need to trim QE2: report
The Federal Reserve should consider trimming its $600 billion bond purchase program given pretty good U.S. economic data, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said on Saturday.
iPad 2 continues success overseas
Around 600 people lined up outside a store in London Friday afternoon to get their hands on a new iPad 2 tablet computer from Apple.
Microsoft buys $7.5 million worth of IPv4 addresses
Miscrosoft is paying Nortel, the Canandian manufacturer, $7.5 million to by 666,624 addresses. The sale will be finalized in April 26, 2011. The transaction puts a value on each address of $11.25.
Who Will Be Lois Lane? It’s Amy Adams
Amy Adams is will take the role of Lois Lane in the upcoming 'Superman: Man of Steel' film directed by Zack Snyder.
