North Korea seeks stronger ties with China
North Korea vowed to strengthen military ties with China on Wednesday, days after the North's leader Kim Jong-il finished a visit aimed at bolstering the bond with his isolated country's sole major supporter.
Sweden reopens WikiLeaks founder rape probe
Sweden's Chief Prosecutor said on Wednesday she was reopening a preliminary investigation into rape charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Manufacturing PMI falls to lowest since November
Growth in the country's manufacturing sector slowed more than expected last month, led by the weakest expansion in new orders for more than a year, a purchasing managers' survey showed on Wednesday.
August manufacturing PMI falls to lowest since November
Growth in the country's manufacturing sector slowed more than expected last month, led by the weakest expansion in new orders for more than a year, a purchasing managers' survey showed on Wednesday.
Target stores to sell Facebook gift cards
Social networking website Facebook is dipping into the brick-and-mortar world by selling gift cards at retailer Target that can be used toward purchasing virtual products for games hosted on the site.
India says will ask Google and Skype for data access
India on Wednesday launched a clampdown on major Internet communications firms, including Google and Skype, and began accessing some BlackBerry traffic in a campaign driven by security fears.
China may probe BHP's bid for Potash - report
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Wall St set for higher open on China, Australia data
Wall Street was set for a higher open on Wednesday as new signs of growth in China and Australia eased concerns about the global economy's health and investors shrugged off an unexpected cut in U.S. private sector payrolls.
Strong Asian data boosts world stocks
World stocks kicked off September on a stronger note on Wednesday as data showed a manufacturing rebound in China and stronger-than-expected growth in Australia, while the yen held near recent 15-year peaks against the dollar.
Corrected: Burger King mulls sale: source
Corrects timing of comments made about same-store sales in paragraph 8
Stock futures trim gains slightly after ADP data
Stock index futures trimmed gains slightly on Wednesday after data showed private employers unexpectedly cut 10,000 jobs in August.
Private sector cuts 10,000 jobs in August
Private employers unexpectedly cut 10,000 jobs in August compared to a revised gain of 37,000 in July, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.
Manufacturing PMI falls in August to lowest since November
Growth in the country's manufacturing sector slowed more than expected last month, led by the weakest expansion in new orders for more than a year, a purchasing managers' survey showed on Wednesday.
Unite union mulling fresh BA strike ballot
The union representing British Airways' cabin crew is considering balloting members over a fresh wave of strike action if no progress on a peace deal is made soon.
Euro zone PMI at 6-month low
Manufacturing activity in the euro zone expanded in August at its slowest pace since February as the pace of recovery among member countries diverged further, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Fuld says government denied Lehman while helping Wall St
U.S. regulators did not grant Lehman Brothers the same assistance as its competitors, knocking out the possibility of an orderly unwind of the firm and aggravating the global crisis, former Lehman Chief Executive Dick Fuld said on Wednesday.
Amazon eyes subscription Web TV service
Amazon.com Inc has approached media companies with a proposal for a subscription service that gives users unlimited access to some television shows and movies over the Internet in a bid to rival Netflix Inc, two people familiar with the talks said on Tuesday.
Futures up as economic worries ease
Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as new signs of growth in China and Australia eased concerns about the global economy's health and investors awaited data on the labor market and housing.
Stock futures rise as economy concerns ease
Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as new signs of growth in China and Australia eased concerns about the global economy and investors awaited data on the labor market and housing.
China to vaccinate 100 million children to fight measles
Nearly 100 million children in China will be vaccinated against measles this month to help eliminate the disease, a leading cause of avoidable death and disability in developing countries, the WHO said on Wednesday.
Oil tops $72 as China manufacturing picks up
Oil rose to $72 per barrel on Wednesday after news Chinese manufacturing growth accelerated last month, easing concerns over the pace of economic recovery.
Asia stocks rise on China
Asian stocks rose on Wednesday as investors cheered a manufacturing rebound in China and rosier-than-expected Australian growth, which halted the yen's advance towards a 15-year peak against the dollar.
Obama's Mideast push clouded by West Bank attack
U.S. President Barack Obama was poised on Wednesday to launch a new U.S. push for Middle East peace even as a flare-up of Hamas violence and a deadlock over Israeli settlements loomed as potential deal-breakers.
Robot Chicken duo in Web reality experiment
LOS ANGELES - Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are launching an online reality experiment in which viewers decide every major decision a person makes for six weeks.
Burger King been considering sale - source
Burger King Holdings Inc , the No. 2 U.S. hamburger chain, has been considering a possible sale and has held talks with potential buyers, a source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
Philippine massacre trial adjourned again
The trial of a former mayor accused of masterminding the massacre of 57 people in the southern Philippines last November was adjourned again for a week on Wednesday, frustrating state lawyers and families of victims.
Genzyme CEO open to sale, not at $69 a share
Genzyme Corp Chief Executive Henri Termeer said he is willing to sell the company he built up over 25 years, but not for $69 a share.
Panasonic says high TV sales targets sparked glut
Over-ambitious TV sales targets have left manufacturers with a glut of panels that is driving down prices as makers offload their excess output, Panasonic Corp's <6752.T> television unit head said on Tuesday.
Sony offers new generation of lighter e-readers
Sony Corp, hoping to spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season, has slimmed down its electronic readers and also given them touchscreen control.
Burger King in talks with private equity firms - report
Burger King Holdings Inc , the No. 2 U.S. hamburger chain, has been talking to private equity firms for a possible sale, the Wall Street Journal reported.