Insurance industry likely spared Japan nuclear threat
The unexpected nature of this week's earthquake in Japan, plus the damage from the subsequent tsunami and fires, makes estimating insured losses from the disaster especially difficult, senior executives at two top catastrophe risk modeling firms said on Saturday.
Nature of Japan quake complicates insurance
The unexpected nature of this week's earthquake in Japan, plus the damage from the subsequent tsunami and fires, makes estimating insured losses from the disaster especially difficult, senior executives at two top catastrophe risk modeling firms said on Saturday.
D.Boerse/NYSE workers to pick new name: report
Deutsche Boerse will avoid forced layoffs in its planned merger with NYSE Euronext , and employees will choose the merged exchange operator's name, Deutsche Boerse chief executive Reto Francioni has said.
Sarkozy promises Brazil fighter jet technology
French President Nicolas Sarkozy promised Brazil his government would support Dassault's proposed technology transfer of its new fighter jet as the company seeks an edge in its bid to win a multibillion-dollar Brazilian military contract.
Nearly 10,000 Missing in Town Near Japan Quake Epicenter (PHOTOS)
Prefectural officials have reported that a small seaside town in northeastern Japan close to the epicenter of Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake has about 9,500 people which have gone unaccounted for, according to Kyodo news.
Manchester United Advance into FA Cup Semis After Crushing Arsenal, 2-0
Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup as Manchester United dealt the Gunners a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarter-final.
U.S. issues second post-spill drill permit in Gulf
The government has given BHP Billiton the second new permit to drill in the Gulf of Mexico since the Macondo oil spill, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said on Saturday.
Odd nature of Japan quake complicates insurance
The unprecedented nature of Friday's earthquake in Japan, plus the damage from the subsequent tsunami and fires, makes estimating insured losses especially challenging, senior executives at two top catastrophe modeling firms said on Saturday.
NASA Satellite Images Show Extent of Sendai Tsunami Flooding
NASA's Earth Observatory team has published enhanced satellite images comparing before and after shots of the northeastern Japanese city of Sendai after a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck the coast, pointing out areas hit by flooding.
NY Bound Bus Overturns, Killing 13
An inter-city tour bus traveling from a casino in Connecticut to New York City overturned on Saturday killing 13 people, according to reports.
Generator failure grounds F-35 fighter fleet
The military has grounded its entire fleet of 10 F-35 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp while it investigates a dual generator failure and an oil leak that occurred during a flight test last week, the company said.
TNK-BP partners reject BP's Rosneft olive branch
BP's partners in Russian joint venture TNK-BP have rejected a peace proposal by the British oil major to involve them in talks on joining a disputed BP alliance with Russia's Rosneft.
Radiation leak confirmed; after natural catastrophe, Japan faces nuclear disaster
The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has confirmed that there has been a release of a small amount of radioactive material at one of its two Fukushima-based nuclear plants where the cooling mechanism had failed after Friday's devastating earthquake.
Japan Nuclear Plant Explosion Not at Reactor, Evacuation Area Grows
An explosion at a nuclear power plant in Japan's eastern coast did not take place at the critically important reactor, but officials have nonetheless expanded an evacuation area for residents from about 6 miles to 12 miles.
Manchester United Vs Arsenal Live-Coverage
Arsenal travel to Old Trafford on Saturday for the FA Cup quarter-final against arguably their greatest rival Manchester United.
Lehman probe stalls; execs may escape charges: report
A government probe into the fall of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc has hit so many snags that enforcement officials fear they may never be able to bring civil or criminal charges against company executives, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
Match Preview - Who will get back on track when Manchester United host Arsenal?
Arsenal travel to Old Trafford on Saturday for the FA Cup quarter-final against arguably their greatest rival Manchester United in what could be a classic.
Will I be alive tomorrow, asks Japanese woman on Internet
Thousands of people in tech-savvy Japan swamped the Internet in the hours after a devastating earthquake and tsunami to tell loved ones they were safe, but social networking sites were also flooded with worries about an explosion at a nuclear plant.
Management Mantras from the world’s 7 most admired CEOs (QUOTES)
An inspiring compilation of management quotes from our choice of 7 CEOs, which reflect on their styles and show us how they led their organizations to feature among the most admired companies in the world.
Volcanoes Not Just A Problem For Hawaiians
Volcanic eruptions are usually associated with Hawaii, but they are as great a danger -- perhaps more so -- in the continental U.S.
Wal-Mart apologizes for duck meat past expiry date in China
Wal-Mart , the world's largest retailer, has apologized for selling duck meat past its expiry date in a store in southwest China's Chongqing region, the official Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.
'Pokemon' creator Satoshi Tajiri rumored to have died in Japan earthquake
'Pokemon' creator Satoshi Tajiri rumored to have died in Japan earthquake on the internet, especially on sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Apple iPad 2 arrives with a bang [PHOTOS]
Technology giant Apple basked in the success of the launch of iPad 2 as tech-junkies gathered in serpentine queues outside outlets across America. Start the slideshow to see the photos as Apple iPad 2 arrives with a bang:
Euro zone leaders agree to strengthen bailout fund
European leaders agreed on Saturday to strengthen the euro zone bailout fund, make its loans cheaper and lower the interest rate on loans extended to Greece, a move to get on top of the year-long debt crisis.
Lawson Software receives $1.8 billion offer
Lawson Software said late on Friday it had received an unsolicited bid from privately held software company Infor and Golden Gate Capital to acquire all its outstanding common stock at $11.25 per share in cash.
Toyota, other carmakers close quake-hit plants
Toyota Motor Co <7203.T> said it has halted production at two factories with combined annual capacity of 420,000 small cars built mainly for overseas markets, after a massive earthquake hit Japan the previous day.
Japan braces for a 'devastating' nuke meltdown, media buzzes with signs of eminent crisis
As Japan braces for a devastating nuclear meltdown, as put by Greenpeace, international media buzzes with signs of eminent crisis.
Fannie ex-CEO may face claims in SEC probe: report
Daniel Mudd, the former CEO of government-sponsored mortgage firm Fannie Mae, has received notice from U.S. regulators that he may face claims for allegedly misleading investors about the mortgage company's exposure to subprime loans, Bloomberg said.
Oil, Japan to keep stock investors wary
It may be too close for comfort for stock investors.
Big crowds greet Apple's iPad 2
Thousands of people thronged Apple stores on both U.S. coasts as the iPad 2 went on sale on Friday, signaling a strong appetite for a device that dominates the fledgling market it created.
