New York's economy seen lagging U.S. recovery
New York and New Jersey's economies will likely lag the United States' recovery from its deep recession, due to the importance of the hard-hit financial services sector for the region, economists at the New York Federal Reserve wrote in a report released on Monday.
NY Times columnist William Safire dead at 79
William Safire, the former speechwriter for Richard Nixon who won a Pulitzer Prize for columns on politics and language for The New York Times, died on Sunday, the newspaper said. He was 79.
Chinese barred from escaping chimney case
Indian police have blocked 89 employees of a Chinese company from leaving the country following a chimney collapse that killed 46 laborers in central India last week.
Covidien to buy Aspect Medical for $210 mln
Covidien plans to buy brain monitor maker Aspect Medical Systems Inc for about $210 million, giving the medical products company an expanded presence in the operating room.
Opera urges EU exec not to rush Microsoft case
Norwegian browser maker Opera urged European Union antitrust regulators on Monday not to rush to close its antitrust case against Microsoft before ensuring a level playing field among browsers.
U.S. Hispanics lag in health insurance: study
Six out of 10 U.S. Hispanic illegal immigrants lack health insurance, more than twice the rate for legal Latino residents and citizens and three times the average for the population as a whole, a study released on Friday showed.
Apple Breaks Through 2 Billion Apps Mark
Apple announced Monday that over 2 billion apps have been downloaded from its App Store since the e-commerce site's launch in July 2008, and the pace continues to accelerate, according to chief executive Steve Jobs.
Yom Kippur history
Yom Kippur begins at sunset Monday will mark the end of the Jewish High Holy Days after it began with Rosh Hashana 10 days ago.
Obesity, alcohol, depression interlinked for women
Alcohol abuse, obesity and depression seem to go hand in hand for many women, according to the first study to look at how the three relate to one another over time in young adults.
Markets advance on increased M&A activity
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday after three straight days of losses as several mergers lifted investor confidence.
Oct flu vaccination to be a little bumpy: U.S.
A top U.S. health official says the first weeks of October are going to be a little bumpy as the government distributes the supply theswine flu vaccine ready next week -- knowing it will not be enough.
Should all men be screened for prostate cancer?
Screening all men for prostate cancer using a currently available common blood test is not worthwhile, according to a new study.
Abbott, J&J to bulk up in Europe, vaccines
U.S. healthcare companies Abbott Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson announced deals worth almost 5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) with European rivals on Monday, aimed at securing vaccines and other products key to future growth.
EU, U.S. eye OECD-China tax pact on green goods
The European Union and the United States are holding talks on agreeing a pact with OECD countries and China to eliminate duties on green goods as part of incentives to Beijing in a potential global climate deal.
Promises? Leaders must act to spur climate talks
World leaders pledged last week to step up efforts to reach a U.N. deal to fight climate change, but they will have to match rhetoric with rapid action to break a crippling deadlock before a December deadline.
World Bank's Zoellick says wary of more Fed power
The head of the World Bank on Monday sounded a cautionary note about granting greater regulatory power to the U.S. Federal Reserve and said the dollar's future will depend heavily on U.S. choices.
Thailand closer to 3G, foreign shareholders a problem
Thailand is moving closer to a long-awaited auction for third-generation mobile phone licences, now expected in the second week of December, but the issue of foreign shareholders in telecom firms may derail the process.
Zumiez raises Q3 earnings outlook, shares rise
Skate and snow-boarding inspired retailer Zumiez Inc lifted its third-quarter earnings outlook, citing better-than-planned sales and product margins, sending its shares up as much as 8 percent.
This is it Michael Jackson tickets (Full info, trailer)
Tickets for Michael Jackson's This is It movie began selling on Sunday and can be purchased at any major movie ticketing Web site as well as at the flick's Web site www.thisisit-movie.com.
Nokia buys social travel network Dopplr
Nokia said on Monday it has acquired Dopplr, a social network for travelers, to strengthen its push into offering internet services.
Kuwait revives BP talks over China refinery - KUNA
Kuwait has revived talks with British firm BP as a potential partner in a $9 billion joint venture refinery it plans to build with China's Sinopec Corp 60028.SS, a Kuwaiti oil executive said on Monday.
Aviva's Delta Lloyd eyes IPO in Q4 or 2010 -CEO
British insurer Aviva's Dutch unit Delta Lloyd plans to list in the fourth quarter of this year or early next year.
American Securities to buy GenTek for $411 mln
GenTek Inc, a U.S. maker of specialty chemicals and engine components, said on Monday it has agreed to a takeover by a unit of private equity firm American Securities for $411 million.
Bunge seen most likely partner for Australia's AWB
U.S. agribusiness giant Bunge Ltd heads a list of potential joint venture partners for Australia's AWB Ltd, because of ties fostered by some Australian staff once employed by AWB, industry sources said.
Pope says fall of communism proved man needs God
Pope Benedict, ending a trip to this highly secular nation, said on Monday the fall of communists who tried to erase religion was proof that God cannot be excluded from public life.
Australia's Myer to raise up to $2 billion in IPO
Myer, Australia's largest department store chain, plans to raise up to $2 billion in a share offering that will test investor appetite for retail stocks and may encourage other IPOs in the sector.
China's Sinochem bids $2.5 billion for Australia's Nufarm
Chinese state-owned Sinochem bid $2.5 billion for Australian farm chemicals group Nufarm Ltd on Monday, looking to gain a global footprint in a deal that could again test investment ties between China and Australia.
Oil edges above $66, eyeing dollar and equities
Oil edged above $66 a barrel on Monday, rebounding after an earlier decline which extended last week's 8.4 percent slide, as the dollar lost ground and stock markets moved higher.
Heavy lifting ahead for Obama on diplomatic agenda
After his efforts at diplomacy on the international stage last week, President Barack Obama faces some particularly daunting foreign policy decisions about the Afghan war, a nuclear Iran and an elusive Middle East peace.
TerniEnergia to exceed 2009 solar targets
MILAN - Italian renewable energy company TerniEnergia is set to exceed its 2009 target for new solar installations and may review 2010 and 2011 goals aiming to expand in the rapidly growing market, its chairman told Reuters.
