US engineer jailed over selling stealth fighter technology to China
A US Engineer, 66-year-old Noshir Gowadia has been given 32-year imprisonment over selling sensitive military technology to China.
Knuckles, Irish documentary at Sundance to be remade into HBO series
An interesting tale of family disputes which are periodically settled by rough fights
U.S. eases some high-tech export curbs on India
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it was easing restrictions of exports of high-technology goods to India in recognition of the two countries' stronger economic and national security ties.
Will.i.am offers 360-degree video experience with mobile app
Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am offers the 360-degree video experience to fans with a downloadable mobile app on will.i.apps.
Medvedev blames security lapse for Moscow blast
President Dmitry Medvedev placed the blame on Tuesday on a lapse in security for allowing a suspected suicide bomber to kill at least 35 people and wound scores at Russia's busiest airport.
Severn Trent sees charges of £20 - £25 million for full year
Britain's water services group Severn Trent Plc said it expects exceptional charges of around 20 million pounds to 25 million pounds for the full year, mainly related to ongoing efficiency improvements and accelerated deprecation of assets.
India sacks Games chief Kalmadi as graft rows rumble on
India's new sports minister on Monday sacked the chief organiser of last year's scandal-ridden Delhi Commonwealth Games, Suresh Kalmadi, as the coalition government caught in a web of corruption cases seeks to repair its public image.
U.S. tax cuts give world growth a boost: IMF
A package of U.S. tax cuts should give a lift to a global economic recovery that had already begun to gain speed late last year, the IMF said on Tuesday as it revised its world growth forecast higher.
RBI raises key interest rates by 25 bps
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised key interest rates on Tuesday by a quarter point each, as expected, in a bid to clamp down on resurgent inflation and warned that higher food prices could become entrenched if steps to boost output are not taken.
Lil Wayne’s 'I Am Music II' tour in March
Lil Wayne’s 'I Am Music II' tour in March. He will hit the roads and cover 25 cities.
TPG eyes 14 pct in India's Time Technoplast - report
Private equity fund TPG Capital plans to buy 14 percent stake in packaging company Time Technoplast at a near 30 percent premium to its market price, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Kodak loses a round in suit against Apple, RIM
A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has issued an initial determination that Eastman Kodak Co's patent claim against Apple Inc and Research In Motion Ltd is invalid, Kodak said.
PM adviser: Tight monetary policy needed - report
India needs tight monetary policy to prevent food prices from spilling over to the broader economy, a top economic adviser said in a newspaper interview, ahead of a widely expected rate hike on Tuesday.
Gates, Buffett plan to visit India to encourage philanthropy
Bill Gates, one of the world's richest men and one of its best known philanthropists, said on Monday he hopes his passion for giving will soon start to take hold among the super-rich of China and India.
Toyota Motors emerge as the planet's biggest carmaker in 2010
Despite a series of high-profile recalls and safety issues, Japanese auto major Toyota Motors still managed to beat General Motors in total unit sales and remain the largest car manufacturer in the planet.
Asia stocks rise, earnings, central banks in focus
Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Nikkei gaining more than 1 percent , on optimism that companies will report strong earnings, while the euro held near a two-month high.
BOJ raises 2011 CPI forecast, warns on weak exports
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday revised up its consumer price forecast for the fiscal year beginning in April, a move that reflects the impact of recent rises in commodity prices.
TI's margins disappoint, envisions spending hike
Texas Instruments Inc disappointed Wall Street on margins and said it will sharply increase 2011 spending despite an expected decline in revenue this quarter, sending its shares down 3 percent.
Sharp files LCD patent lawsuits against AU in U.S.
Sharp Corp said on Tuesday it had filed LCD patent infringement lawsuits in the United States against Taiwan's Au Optronics Corp.
Going digital may not improve U.S. patient care
Electronic health records -- touted by the White House as a key way to improve healthcare in the United States -- may actually do little to improve quality, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
American Airlines, Sabre put dispute on hold
American Airlines Inc and Sabre Holdings Corp put litigation on hold and said they will try to reach a deal to end a dispute over how the carrier's fares are displayed to travel agents and customers.
Social networking leads to sex faster: survey
Nearly four out of five women and three of five men say they believe texting, Facebook and other social media tools for staying connected cause new couples to jump into bed faster, a survey released on Monday found.
Euro at 2-month high, growth bets lift stocks
The euro hit a fresh two-month high on Monday as hopes for a durable solution to the euro-zone debt crisis pushed the currency past key technical levels, while stocks rose on bets of higher growth in the global economy.
TI posts higher profit, revenue but shares fall
Texas Instruments Inc fourth quarter profit and revenue rose as weak demand for chips used in consumer products like televisions appeared to be offset by strong sales to industrial customers.
Tax cuts, spending debate on Union speech agenda
President Barack Obama will broadly discuss issues related the accounting debate about tax cuts and spending at his State of the Union address on Monday, a White House spokesman said Monday.
Spec Money Exits Gold & Silver but Remains Heavily Long Other Markets
Lately, we've noted the improving sentiment picture for Gold. As a market weakens, sentiment will naturally become less bullish. In this case, sentiment has weakened considerably yet Gold is only 6% off its high. Most interesting in particular is the divergence between the COT data for Gold and Silver and the rest of the commodities.
AmEx revenue rises, but regulatory issues linger
American Express Co said fourth-quarter revenue grew 13 percent from a year earlier, as consumer spending increased.
Greystar: Colombia gold plan won't hurt ecosystem
Canadian gold miner Greystar Resources said on Monday its gold and silver Angostura project in Colombia poses no threat to the ecosystem amid growing opposition from local authorities.
AIG says Benmosche will stay CEO until 2012
Bob Benmosche will remain as chief executive of bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc for at least another year, having responded very well to treatment for cancer, the company said on Monday.
Arizona heroes, families to appear at Obama's Union address
People who came to the aid of Arizona shooting victims earlier this month and the family of a girl killed in the incident are expected to appear at President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night in Washington.