RIM offers to work with India on BlackBerry access
Research in Motion offered on Thursday to lead an industry forum to look at India's need to have lawful access to BlackBerry's encrypted mail and messenger in the latest effort to stave off the blocking of the popular service in the world's fastest growing telecoms market.
Surgery for obesity increases 10-fold in England
Use of weight-loss surgery has increased 10-fold in hospitals in England since 2000 and those who have gastric bands fitted can reduce their risk of early death and cut health service costs, scientists said on Friday.
HP trumps Dell again as 3PAR bidding war escalates
Hewlett-Packard Co raised its bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc to $1.8 billion (1.16 billion pounds), dealing a blow to Dell Inc's $1.6 billion effort to win a rapidly escalating bidding war.
Lindsay Lohan back behind wheel and on Twitter
Fresh out of rehab and a 13-day stint in jail, Lindsay Lohan returned to Twitter on Thursday -- and blasted the paparazzi who have been following her every move.
Citi-backed personal finance site adds tools
Bundle.com, an online personal finance site that counts Citigroup Inc among its backers, is unveiling new features to compete in a growing market for Internet banking and budgeting advice, its chief executive said on Thursday.
Police say Ottawa suspects planned bomb attacks
Three men arrested in Canada on terror-related charges -- one of whom was reported to have once auditioned for the Canadian Idol TV show -- were plotting bomb attacks and had connections to a group fighting coalition forces in Afghanistan, police said on Thursday.
U.S. jobless claims fall but still elevated
New U.S. jobless claims fell more than expected last week but were too high to signal a shift in a weak labour market that is constraining economic growth.
Google polishes real-time search, launches site
Google Inc launched a website on Thursday for users who want to sift through news, comments and other information on the Internet in real time, letting them follow conversations on social network hubs such as Facebook and Twitter in one place.
Stocks tumble as economy and techs weigh
U.S. stocks sagged on Thursday as data that showed weekly initial jobless claims fell more than expected failed to stir enthusiasm about the economy while the world's central bankers met for an annual retreat.
Stocks slump as economy woes overhang
U.S. stocks sagged on Thursday as data that showed weekly initial jobless claims fell more than expected failed to stir much enthusiasm over the economy.
Dow falls below 10,000
U.S. stocks sagged on Thursday and the Dow closed below 10,000 a day ahead of an expected downward revision in U.S. second-quarter economic growth and a major speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Dow slips below 10,0000
Stocks sagged on Thursday and the Dow closed below 10,000 a day ahead of an expected downward revision in U.S. second-quarter economic growth and a major speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
U.S. banks lobby Fed on debit card fee limits
The Federal Reserve has begun taking the first steps to crack down on debit-card transaction fees, with the battle between merchants and banks moving from the legislative to the regulatory arena.
Jobless claims fall but still elevated
New U.S. jobless claims fell more than expected last week but were too high to signal a shift in a weak labor market that is constraining economic growth.
Atrocities in Congo could be genocide - U.N. report
Crimes committed by Rwanda's army and Congolese rebels in Congo during the 1990s could be classified as genocide, a leaked draft U.N. report says, a charge that will stir tensions between Kigali and the U.N.
Gold slips as U.S. jobless claims drop
Gold slipped on Thursday, ending a two-day rise, as U.S. jobless claims declined more than expected, denting bullion's case as a safe-haven investment.
Dell raises bid for 3PAR, trumping HP
Dell Inc raised its bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc to $1.6 billion, offering slightly more than bigger rival Hewlett-Packard Co, which is expected to respond with an even stronger bid.
U.S. soon to end tax case against UBS
UBS moved a step closer to putting its U.S. tax-evasion scandal behind it as U.S. authorities said they will soon close a tax fraud case that threatened to bring the banking giant to its knees.
Older men's testosterone varies by country, race
New research shows older men's sex hormone levels depend on both race and geographical location, casting further doubt on the criteria for male menopause.
Wall St edges lower on economic woes
U.S. stocks edged lower on Thursday as persistent concerns about the economy offset data showing U.S. weekly jobless claims fell more than expected.
Record $24.2 million fine proposed for American Airlines
The U.S. government on Thursday proposed to fine American Airlines $24.2 million for alleged maintenance violations that led to thousands of flight cancellations two years ago.
Wireless competition, prices fall: report
Wireless phone customers have enjoyed lower prices and better coverage despite reduced competition from years of consolidation in the $150 billion industry, a U.S. report said on Thursday.
RIM suggests forum on BlackBerry solution in India
Research in Motion offered on Thursday to lead an industry forum to look at India's need to have lawful access to BlackBerry's encrypted mail and messenger in the latest effort to stave off the blocking of the popular service in the world's fastest growing telecoms market.
Girl-band star escapes jail over HIV infection
DARMSTADT, Germany (Reuters Life!) - A German pop singer who confessed to knowingly exposing two men to the risk of HIV after finding out she had the virus herself was convicted by a court Thursday of grievous bodily harm.
Jobless claims fall, but still elevated
New U.S. jobless claims fell more than expected last week but were too high to signal a shift in a weak labor market that is constraining economic growth.
U.S. to end tax case soon against UBS
U.S. authorities said on Thursday they would soon bring to a close the tax fraud case against UBS , which had threatened to bring the Swiss banking giant to its knees.
FDA ties chicken feed to salmonella in egg recall
Chicken feed contaminated with salmonella bacteria could have caused the outbreak at two Iowa producers that sparked a recall of more than a half billion contaminated eggs last week, U.S. regulators said on Thursday.
Is hospital-in-a-box the way to better healthcare?
Jon Weiner's hospitals are a far cry from what you might be used to. There are no lengthy admissions forms to fill in. And the service you get might remind you of a five-star hotel. The cost? No more than any other hospital. The catch? They are all overseas.
Gaining on death, cooling therapy catches on slowly
It was a cold, drizzly March morning this year when Ed Sproull's heart stopped beating. At 58, he had arrived at work feeling fit and healthy.
Lifestyle changes curb overnight bathroom trips
If you're frequently bothered by waking in the middle of the night to empty your bladder, there may be some simple and drug-free lifestyle adjustments that can help, a small study suggests.
